Methven & Districts Tramping Club

Methven & Districts Tramping Club We love getting out and about in Ashburton, Mid Canterbury and beyond. We currently have a membership of 64.

We set a new program three times a year and have something happening weather permitting most weekends of the year. Sometimes we go on weekend trips and on others we head up in the hills on a day trip to explore the thousands of mountains, hills and valleys that make up Mid Canterbury and the South Island. On those longer weekends and holidays like Easter we usually try and get away to somewhere new for a three or four day tramp.

05/10/2026

When walking is at the heart of it all 🚶🏻‍♀️👣🥾🌞

Walk1200km has helped Lois Bishop re-evaluate what she is capable of. At 70 years old, she’s set on remaining walk-fit for her physically demanding work and the many tramps on her must-do list. Slow down? No way! With grit, self-belief and Walk1200km in her toolkit, she’s unwavering.

“If I could conquer the Dusky in horrendous weather at 63, what can’t I do?,” she says. “Taking on the Walk1200km challenge has shifted my mindset as much as my stride. It’s totally re-shaped my sense of what I’m capable of.”

Read the full story here: https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/when-walking-is-at-the-heart-of-it-all/

23/08/2026

We're looking for Tiaki Rangers for summer 2026/27

Want to spend 3 weeks in the backcountry, meeting Te Araroa walkers from around the world and being a friendly face on the trail?

We're looking for experienced trampers with great people skills to join our Tiaki Ranger programme this summer. It's a supported role — a weekly living allowance is provided as koha for your commitment, with food, transport and gear covered.

Locations this season:

Pirongia, Waikato — November / December
Pelorus / Richmond Ranges — January
Tararua Ranges – December / January – mid Feb

Sound like you? Fill out our application form 👇

https://volunteer.teararoa.org.nz/

The final category - On the MountainsWinner - Helen Binnie - Alpine Tarn ReflectionRunner up - Carla Verberne - Snow Cov...
10/08/2026

The final category - On the Mountains

Winner - Helen Binnie - Alpine Tarn Reflection

Runner up - Carla Verberne - Snow Covered Sidle Track
Runner up - Dawn McKimmie - Frost Covered Summit

Our next category in the photo competition is In The Bush.Winner - Wayne Nuttall - Townsend StreamRunner up - Helen Binn...
10/08/2026

Our next category in the photo competition is In The Bush.

Winner - Wayne Nuttall - Townsend Stream

Runner up - Helen Binnie - mossy rock scramble
Runner up - Helen Binnie - bush track beneath overhang

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Ashburton
7700

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+64274313240

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