Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Masters Shelter to Sentry Box:  A trip of multiple tramps

March 15, 2025 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Golden Crown, Aranga Hut, Sentry Box, Parks Peak Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 15 March 2025 Banner Photo: The track across the tops ridge Twelve left Park Island at 7am for the longer drive to Mangleton Road, because the Keruru Bridge is still under construction (HDC advises it will be completed by end April). Seven were… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

The wind was too strong to get to Top Maropea – again

March 1, 2025 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 1 March 2025 Banner Photo: Taking a break at Sunrise Hut Once again the club had put Top Maropea Hut on the tramp list. I’ve looked through the old trip reports and it seems like the last time the club managed to actually get there was just before Covid,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

A long-awaited return to Kashmir Road

February 15, 2025 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Longview Hut – Daphne Track, Ruahine FP, 15 February 2025 Banner Photo: Longview has received a new roof, paint, and renovation of the side A frame. The final touches were in progress. No less than 18 took the opportunity to return to the Kashmir Road area, after it had been closed for some time. It… [Read More]

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Another beautiful break in the Whirinaki

September 26, 2024 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Whirinaki FP, Saturday and Sunday 28-29 September 2024 Banner Photo: Whio seen in the Whirinaki stream Three cars left Park Island at 7am for the Plateau Road car park in the Whirinaki Forest Park. Once we were off the Napier-Taupo road, we found the road along the Waipunga River and through the forestry a challenge… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Whirinaki

Anti-clockwise works out best around Boundary Stream loops

August 21, 2024 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Bell Rock and Boundary Stream, 21 August 2024 Banner Photo: The view west to the Kaweka Ranges from Bell  Rock Today’s tramp was intended to be the Yeoman’s Track but because this is still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle, we decided to do two of the walks in the Boundary Stream area: Bell Rock and Kamahi… [Read More]

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A brilliant day in the Whirinaki Forest Park

May 25, 2024 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Whirinaki FP, Saturday 25 May 2024 Banner Photo: The freshly cut track made it a joy Only four of us opted for the day walk on this beautifully clear Saturday. Eight others chose to do an overnighter to Upper Te Hoe Hut. In convoy, we drove to where our roads parted. Di’s little 2WD diesel… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Whirinaki

A cold day and a short tramp

March 16, 2024 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Middle Hill, Camp Spur, Kaweka FP,  Saturday 16 March 2024 Banner Photo: Elly and Gerard resetting a trap on the Middle Hill to Kaweka Flats track Today’s tramp was intended to be a loop from the Middle Hill to the Makino car park via the Three Gorges. However, most of those who registered opted for… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Recent trips

Fog on the way, sunshine at the top

December 9, 2023 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

The Hogget, Wednesday 6 December, 2023 Banner Photo: Above the bushline, the foggy views on our way This was my first time to the Hogget. We left Park Island just after 7.30am and arrived at Timahanga Station around 9am. Ten minutes later, we were on our way. It was foggy, but not raining. Because of… [Read More]

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A strenuous trek to refurbished Poutaki Hut

October 27, 2023 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Poutaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 25 October 2023 Banner Photo: Elly and Denise climbing over the windfall After a failed attempt a month ago, the club finally managed to get to Poutaki Hut. We left the Wakarara car park at 9.15am, most of us on sandals to cross the Makaroro, so we could keep our… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

Back to Kiwi Saddle

May 24, 2023 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 24 May 2023 Banner Photo: Heading down to Kiwi Saddle Hut from the Cameron Hut junction This was the club’s first tramp to Kiwi Saddle Hut after the cyclone. After an earlier-than-normal start, to avoid most of the queuing on the expressway, we arrived at the Lakes car park… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

Plan C works out on our maiden 2023 tramp

January 14, 2023 by Elly Govers 1 Comment

Sentry Box, Parks Peak Track to Golden Crown Ridge Track, Saturday 14 January 2023. Ruahine FP, Map: BK37 Banner Photo: A whitehead. We saw and heard a flock of them near the Parks Peak track junction. (Mohoua albicilla; Māori: pōpokotea) Plan A was to go to Daphne Hut. This was cancelled due to the likelihood… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips, Ruahine

The summer trickles were rivers

October 5, 2022 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Mackintosh Hut, low-level track to Lakes car park, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 5 October 2022 Banner Photo: The end of a successful tramp on the low level Lakes to Mackintosh Hut track Because of the forecast of a wintry blast coming through later in the day, our trip organiser Geoff had wisely decided to abandon the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

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Our most recent trips

A damper on our day trip: Cloud turns to mist, mist becomes drizzle, then it pours

Black Birch Ridge, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 14 May 2025 Banner Photo: A soggy snack break at Black Birch bivouac The trip originally planned … Read More

A blue-bird day for reaching the Kaweka tops

Kaweka J, Saturday 10 May 2025 Banner Photo: Heading back from North Kaweka Eleven keen trampers met at Park Island on a cool but potentially … Read More

Walking back in time on an old Māori trail

Matemateāonga Track, Whanganui National Park, Anzac Weekend, 25-27 April 2025 Banner Photo: The sunrise from Pōuri Hut Tramp organiser Sue Martin … Read More

News

May 2025 News

May 1, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The NTC AGM was held on 22 May. The officer positions for the club are: Di Reid - President, Sue … Read More

April 2025 News

April 2, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … 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

May 2025 News

The NTC AGM was held on 22 May. The officer positions for the club are: Di Reid - President, Sue … Read More

April 2025 News

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … Read More

Latest trip

A damper on our day trip: Cloud turns to mist, mist becomes drizzle, then it pours

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
  • Taraponui i-Networks camera
  • Weather forecast

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