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Howletts Hut works its magic

September 20, 2020 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Howletts Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat/Sun 19-20 Sept 2020. Map: BL36 Howletts Hut is the highest hut in the Ruahine Range, at 1365m, and a great destination. With three of the four having never been before, there was some trepidation in the group. On the drive down, the range behind Ashley Clinton looked a little stormy,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Daphne Hut, Howletts Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

The cold winter arrived at Table Mountain

June 13, 2020 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Tutira Walkway, Saturday 13 June 2020 Banner Pix: Lake Tutira and Lake Waikopiro from above It was a promising start to the day after overnight rain and strong winds cleared. Sixteen trampers gathered in the car park a bit later than usual, as we were only going 35 minutes up the road to Lake Tutira…. [Read More]

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A walk to a local landmark proves popular

November 6, 2019 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Te Waka Range from Potters Rd, Wednesday 6 November 2019 The tramp along Te Waka Range is always a popular trip and today there were 18 trampers out. Lynette was the organiser and she and Robyn had been out Monday to meet Andrew Carswell for a guided tour of the proposed route over his property…. [Read More]

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Great views from Longview

August 28, 2019 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Longview Hut, Ruahine Range, Wednesday 28 August 2019 Banner Pix: Heading down to the hut After several days of strong westerly winds, tramp day dawned frosty and calm, just what you need when heading to Longview Hut in the central Ruahine Range. Twenty trampers convened at Moorcock Saddle car park, with 18 climbing the exposed… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

A pot belly stove is essential for an overnight stay in winter

June 29, 2019 by Alison Greer 1 Comment

Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Sat/Sun 29-30 June 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: The view from Te Puia Lodge of the Mohaka River An intense winter high had brought cold, frosty, settled weather to the majority of New Zealand, Hawke’s Bay included. Six hardy trampers braved the chilly morning, carefully driving the icy Puketitiri Road and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

Steps, more steps, scree – and a strap-saving safety pin

April 21, 2019 by Alison Greer 1 Comment

Mt Taranaki, Easter 2019 Banner Pix: Mt Taranaki and the approach to Syme Hut We decided to start our Easter trip to Egmont National Park a day early to take advantage of the fine weather and, hopefully, fewer people! The Famous Five (Juliet, Sue, Robyn, Simon and Alison) travelled to Taranaki, branching off at Stratford,… [Read More]

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Summer is here… ensure you have enough water

October 24, 2018 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Golden Crown Ridge, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 24 October 2018 Map BK37 Banner Photo: A break to admire the views at high point 1314 There is a new meeting place for Wednesday trampers, and everyone had remembered where it was. Bruce, along with Keith resplendent in his new fluoro yellow shirt and matching hat, arrived with… [Read More]

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Cool trip to the rock rings all the bells

September 26, 2018 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Maungaharuru Range: Bell Rock to Taraponui, Wednesday 26 October 2018 Map BH39 After a very windy night that kept me (the organiser) awake worrying, daybreak brought calm conditions with bright, sunny skies. Two vans filled with 20 happy trampers left Church Road, Taradale, picked up Denise at Bay View, turned left at the Tutira store,… [Read More]

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Rock shelter from the forecast cold southerly winds

May 23, 2018 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Te Waka Range, Local, Wednesday 23 May A big group was out for the tramp to the beacon on the Te Waka range, but once again the weather was not looking good. It was decided to give the trip a try and see how far we would get; maybe the predicted showers would not eventuate…. [Read More]

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Hi five to the three ladies

May 19, 2018 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, 19-20 May 2018 Map BJ37 Banner Pix: Heading down the second gorge (from the Middle Hill side). Once again, the forecast high winds thwarted plans for tops travel, which meant the overnight tramp to Back Ridge hut had to be changed. Just three ladies, Juliet, Fiona and I braved… [Read More]

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An eerie look to the Mohaka River walk

February 10, 2018 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka FP, Saturday February 10th 2018 Map: BJ37 Photos: Marie Deroles Due to the inclement weather, there were not many takers for the planned trip to Longview Hut/ Makaretu Hut, so it was decided to go instead to Te Puia Lodge. Sue Martin, Graeme Taylor, Marie Deroles, myself and John Dobbs drove… [Read More]

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A beach walk, followed by Christmas lunch

December 13, 2017 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Blackhead Beach, Local. Wednesday 13 December, 2017. There were 26 out, a big group for our last trip of the year. We walked from Blackhead Beach past Aramoana, and onto Pouerere Beach, where we were picked up by Colin and Peter who had kindly volunteered to drive the vans round. It was a lovely day;… [Read More]

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Our most recent trip

Two short hikes for the final outing

Bell Rock, Local, Saturday 12 December 2020 Banner Photo: Exploring the "Bell" Earlier in the week, there hadn’t been much interest in the … Read More

News

January 2021 News

January 1, 2021 By The Editor Leave a Comment

First club meeting of 2021 Our first meeting for this year will be on Thursday 14th January at the … Read More

December 2020 News

December 2, 2020 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Mike Christie, Ranger Recreation/Historic, Manawatu. Kia Ora RUG group,  There will be on-going … Read More

About us

We are a group of like-minded people who love the great outdoors. We tramp mostly in the Hawke’s Bay province, in remote areas such as the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges; but we also travel longer distances to new places, for longer walks.

The Napier Tramping Club was established in 1974 and has about 70 members. We belong to the Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ Inc (FMC) and run Saturday, full-weekend and Wednesday tramps, every fortnight.

Interested in joining us?

Enjoy the great outdoors, keep fit and get to know others with similar interests.

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Latest news

January 2021 News

First club meeting of 2021 Our first meeting for this year will be on Thursday 14th January at the … Read More

December 2020 News

Mike Christie, Ranger Recreation/Historic, Manawatu. Kia Ora RUG group,  There will be on-going … Read More

Latest trip

Two short hikes for the final outing

Useful links

  • Dept of Conservation
  • DoC Huts Use, Kaweka Forest Park
  • Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ (FMC)
  • Heretaunga Tramping Club
  • New Zealand Tramper
  • NZ Walking Access Commission
  • Wanganui Tramping Club

Useful links 2

  • Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society
  • Weather forecast

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