BEGINNER TRAMP: Blue Range Hut

This is the final tramping trip in the Palmerston North Tramping and Mountaineering Club 2026 Beginner Tramp Programme. Our programme involves a graduated series of tramps and workshops. Suitable for youth and above, those who've never tramped through to those who want to get back into tramping, our aim is to introduce you to tramping gradually.

The track to Blue Range hut is a typical backcountry tramping track in the Tararua Ranges. Expect a rough and unformed track surface and an uphill climb with a fantastic reward. The very cute and happily situated Blue range hut looks out over the Waingawa river valley and peaks beyond.

To express interest and join this trip or to make inquires contact Verity Elder no later than 5pm Thursday 19th March: 0212061885 / [email protected]

Track grade: tramping track. (Kiriwhakapapa Road end and campground / carpark).
Walking time: 5-6 hours return
Fitness level: moderate to fit
Meeting point: Milverton Park, 7:30am
Travel time: 1 hr 30 minutes approx one way (we carpool from Milverton Park in Palmerston North - $15 for 3-4 people in a car, $12 for 5 people cash paid to the driver).