Marlborough Tramping Club

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The Marlborough Tramping Club is in the enviable position of having some of the New Zealands best tramping right at our back door. The Nelson Lakes, Richmond Range, Queen Charlotte Track and for the more adventurous, Mt Tapuae-o-uenuku are all less than two hours drive from Blenheim.

 Marlborough and the surrounding area is home to an enormous range of native plants, from high alpine species to the many coastal varieties.Throughout the region the Marlborough Daisy can be found clinging happily to the most inhospitable chunk of rock.

We are affiliated to The Federated Mountain Clubs and many of our members are involved with Search and Rescue

TRIPS.  We are a very active club, holding mid-week and Sunday trips plus regular overnight tramps. Extended trips further afield are also on the program. Occasioanl trips also cater for cyclists. We cater for all levels of fitness and capability from east grade to the tougher fitness-essential trips.  Fun outings in the the form of kayaking, winter solstice etc generally provide much hillarity.

Non-members are welcome to join us (subject to being properly equipped and undertaking trips consistent with their experience and fitness). Intending members are required to complete three tramps before applying for membership. Forms can be obtained from the secretary. Contact us for further information   To join us on a tramp email Mary Jobberns for further information and current trip details.

CLUB NIGHTS.  Social nights are held every two months, usually at the Blenheim School Hall. These include annual photo and trip competitions, guest speakers and pot luck meals. Always a great supper!!  A Christmas bar-b-que for all members and families completes our club year.

TRAINING. Training programs include Snow Skills, River Crossing and Map and Compass Courses. Recently our 4WD owners took part in a two day course covering the many issues involved in off road driving, river crossing, winching etc.

PROJECTS.   In July 06 and 07 teams spent ten days on Stevens and Maude Islands assisting DOC with revegetation. This is to be repeated again in 2008. A week was spent tree planting at Durville Island's Greville Harbour. We are currently undertaking working bees to eradicate wilding Pine  in the  Cave Stream area of the Leatham and assisting DoC with track maintainence and marking in the South Marlborough area. All members are able to participate in these projects even if the are not active trampers.

NEWSLETTER.    All financial members receive The FMC Bulletin and our monthly newsletter,Snowgrass and Scree keeping members up to date with a President's report, club news, itinerary and trip reports.