Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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We break new, too-easy ground, but Ted supplies the drama

May 11, 2022 by Bruce Hodgson Leave a Comment

Makairo Track, Waewaepa Range, 11 May 2022 Banner Photo: Bury my Heart at Wounded Knees… The club broke new territory walking this track for the first time. The DoC reserve is a 45-minute drive south-west from Dannevirke and east of Pahiatua. The Makairo Track was once a road linking Kohinui to Coonoor. It was closed… [Read More]

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Acrophobia and Arachnophobia day

March 17, 2021 by Bruce Hodgson Leave a Comment

Apiti Track, Mangatewainui River, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 17 March 2021 Banner Photo: The very low river levels, Mangatewainui Stream This tramp blessed us with many experiences. It was not a ‘ho-hum, get the job done’ sort of day. Norsewood has a reputation for being one of the coldest spots in Central Hawke’s Bay. On this… [Read More]

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Yoga lessons at Waipakihi

March 4, 2021 by Bruce Hodgson Leave a Comment

Banner pic: Ready for the off (or, at least, one of us looks like he is…) Waipakihi Hut via Urchin and Waipakihi River, returning via Umukarikari Range, 22-24 February 2021 This was always going to be an exciting three-day trip: good weather, good company and beautiful scenery. Geoff was the only one in our group… [Read More]

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Exploring new territory in unspoilt Waioeka

October 14, 2020 by Bruce Hodgson 1 Comment

Koranga Forks – Tawa Circuit, Waioeka Conservation Area, 12-14 October 2020 Feeling an urge to see an area not visited before, nine of us drove for almost five hours to Moanui road end, about 30km from Matawai on State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Opotiki. The Waioeka Conservation Area borders Te Urewera to the west… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Koranga Forks, Tawa Circuit

Our most recent trips

Winter ills and chills begone! How we almost flew up to Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk bivvy, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday 6 August 2022 Banner Photo: The view east, towards the Wakararas and beyond On a beautiful … Read More

Covid down but not out – and not a mock turtle in sight!

Prologue: The author was on the Whirinaki tramp, reported on this website under the headline 'We observe a mock turtle and the rodent of Upper Te … Read More

Ding dong, sing us a song, Campbell!

Bell Rock – Taraponui, Saturday 16 July 2022 Banner Photo: Campbell atop 'Bell Rock' A cold, crisp morning with the promise of a beautiful day … Read More

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August 2022 News

August 1, 2022 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Ruahine User Group A meeting was held on Monday 25 July, in the NZDA rooms in Dannevirke.  Julia … Read More

July 2022 News

July 2, 2022 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Ruahine User Group A meeting was held on Monday 25 July, in the NZDA rooms in Dannevirke.  Julia … 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

August 2022 News

Ruahine User Group A meeting was held on Monday 25 July, in the NZDA rooms in Dannevirke.  Julia … Read More

July 2022 News

Ruahine User Group A meeting was held on Monday 25 July, in the NZDA rooms in Dannevirke.  Julia … Read More

Latest trip

Winter ills and chills begone! How we almost flew up to Sparrowhawk

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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