Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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A feast to celebrate midwinter

June 23, 2021 by John Bennett Leave a Comment

Winter Solstice tramp to Sunrise Hut, then a banquet at Triplex Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 23 June 2021 Banner Photo: Lunch is prepared at Triplex Hut Our Winter Solstice tramp was to Sunrise Hut, with a shared lunch to end the day at Triplex Hut. Twelve – a full van – headed to the start… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

Kaweka J, here we come again

April 28, 2021 by John Bennett 2 Comments

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 28 April 2021 Banner Photo: The murky tops of the Kaweka Range At least we weren’t thwarted by the winds this time; wish we could say the same about the lingering cloud. It was a small group aiming to climb to the J this time. Seven of us, travelling in… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

It was a long day

November 30, 2019 by John Bennett Leave a Comment

Middle Hill – Whetu – Makino, Kaweka FP, Saturday 30 November 2019 Banner Pix: The broad top, below Whetu looking northwest to the Makino Hut track. Nine of us left Park Island in two vehicles at 7am, looking forward to our tramp up to Whetu, via Middle Hill Hut then completing the loop coming down… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

A golden day in the snow

September 11, 2019 by John Bennett Leave a Comment

Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 11 September 2019 Banner Pix: Gold Creek Hut in tidy condition Eight of us left Park Island at 7.30 in the van with Hilary in the driving seat, picking up Rosemary and Sue on the way. We exited the van at the end of Glenny Road at 9am for… [Read More]

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Pesky pines and stoats in the Kawekas

August 14, 2019 by John Bennett 3 Comments

Mackintosh car park – Mackintosh Hut – Lakes car park circuit, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 14 August 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: John with a stoat. After a cool 7.30am departure from Park Island, 11 of us travelled to Mackintosh car park to start tramping at 8.55. The tramp was to have been from Lakes car… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

A glorious day for a walk in the Kaweka FP

May 4, 2019 by John Bennett Leave a Comment

Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 4 May 2019 Banner Pix: Mts Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe seen from the Smith Russell Track, heading to Kiwi Saddle Hut. What a glorious, cloudless day for a hike into Kiwi Saddle Hut. We left Park Island in two vehicles. A van had eight on board – Juliet, John D, Shona, Gordon,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

Super soup for the solstice

June 30, 2018 by John Bennett Leave a Comment

Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 30 June 2018 – Winter Solstice. Map BJ37 Photos: Julia and Peter This was scheduled as a day outing and an easy weekend tramp for beginners. Day Tramp reporter John Bennett writes: Julia, Pete and I left Park Island at 7am as passengers in Hilary’s car on a cold crisp… [Read More]

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Our most recent trips

The (local) hills are alive with trampers

Taradale Hills - Sugar Loaf, Dolbel Reserve and Otatara Pa Historic Reserve, Saturday 11 March 2023 Tramping in the Kawekas or Ruahines was out, … Read More

Racing (and beating) Cyclone Gabrielle

Kiwi Mouth Hut, Kaweka FP, 11-12 February 2023 Banner Photo: From HP 1238 there are  a few open clay and scree slopes before reaching the bushline … Read More

The Kaweka J Experience delivers for first-timers

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 11 February 2023 Banner Photo: Taking in the views from Kaweka North Kaweka J was a first for some of us. The … Read More

News

March 2023 News

March 1, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

February 2023 News

February 4, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Mokai Access to Iron Bark and Colenso Huts Copied from the Ruahine User Group (Private) Facebook … 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.

More information

Latest news

March 2023 News

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

February 2023 News

Mokai Access to Iron Bark and Colenso Huts Copied from the Ruahine User Group (Private) Facebook … Read More

Latest trip

The (local) hills are alive with trampers

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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