OTMC Thursday Night Meetings

The OTMC hold an evening meeting most Thursday evenings (see below for upcoming programme). Anyone with an interest in tramping or the outdoors are more than welcome to come along and find out what the club can offer. The door is open from 7.00pm and the meeting proper starts at 7.30pm. A structured programme normally follows some short club announcements. The programme often features a guest speaker talking about a tramping or outdoor related topic. Occasionally we hold training nights on various tramping subjects.

If you are interested in finding out more about the tramping club and tramping in our area then the club nights are often the best way to do so. You can sign up for weekend trips, or talk to leaders for the upcoming day and weekend  trips.

We are fortunate to own our own clubrooms which allows us to display a comprehensive map and photo collection on our walls.

Our clubrooms are located at 3 Young Street, St Kilda. Young Street runs off Prince Albert Road, the main road through South Dunedin leading to the beach. Our clubrooms are identified by a large sign and is just behind the corner dairy.

April 16: Alex Tups - Windy, Wet, Wonderful: Making Sense of NZ Skies

"Ever wondered why your sunny forecast turned into sideways sleet halfway up the ridge? You’re not alone. New Zealand weather is never boring  as it is shaped by fast-moving fronts, steep terrain, and the maritime chaos of the Roaring Forties. In this talk, we’ll decode the patterns behind sudden southerly changes, nor’wester rain shadows that wreck your hair and your plans, and why a sunny Dunedin day can still feel like a cold slap. Please bring your phones there will be a task to make your own forecast for your next tramping trip. "

April 23: Kath Danaher - Tracking Snow Leopards - Tien Shan mountains, July/ August, 2025

In mid-2025, Kath spent two weeks tracking snow leopards in the high mountains of central Asia as part of a Citizen Science research project. Come along to hear about the highs and even-highers of this expedition to seek out and protect Panthera uncia, Ghost of the Mountains.