Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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No pain, no gain – as the Three Gorges always proves

March 12, 2022 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Middle Hill Hut and Three Gorges, Kaweka FP, Saturday 12 March 2022 Banner Photo: The first “gorge” stream Five trampers departed in two vehicles on a sunny day for our tramp through the Three Gorges. We arrived at the Middle Hill car park on Makahu Road at around 8.15 with a temperature of 7 degrees… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

Whirinaki wonderland

November 10, 2021 by John Russell 1 Comment

Whirinaki FP, Wednesday 10 November 2021 After about a week of poor weather, finally it was a nice-looking day for the large group of 17 trampers keen to get into the Whirinaki area once again. It was also the first chance we have had to enter the Whirinaki Forest for a year or two as… [Read More]

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

All smiles at Sunrise, but the serious snow was out of reach

September 29, 2021 by John Russell 1 Comment

Sunrise Hut,Ruahine FP, Wednesday 29 September 2021 After few days of miserable weather, the day looked very promising, with clear blue skies in Napier. This being only the second trip since lockdown meant a large turnout of 19 trampers, raring to go on the relatively easy Sunrise Track. Excitement mounted on the way to our… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

This was not the usual Ruapehu trip

March 12, 2021 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Ruapehu 2021, March 2021. Banner Photo: Silica Rapids With the uncertainty of Covid, some date changes and some other events – such as the (postponed) Crowded House concert – there was a number of cancellations from our trip. In fact, it was uncertain until very late in the piece whether there would even be a… [Read More]

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Sunshine all the way in the Kaweka FP

August 10, 2019 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Mackintosh to Lawrence, Kaweka FP, Saturday 10 August, 2019. Map: BJ37 Banner Pix: Trying to keep the boots dry, just before crossing the Donald River Five trampers departed in two vehicles on a mild Saturday for the Taihape Road and Mackintosh Hut area. We did a car swap at the Lawrence Road car park and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

The Puketitiri Road ramble that wasn’t

July 13, 2019 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Te Kowhai, Lotkow Rd, Little’s Clearing, Kaweka FP, Map: BJ37 Saturday 13 July 2019 Originally, the trip was listed as a Puketitiri ramble, but after a reconnaissance trip the Tuesday prior, trip leader John Dobbs decided on a longer tramp. A group of 11 headed off in a brand new Mercedes rental van for Te… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park

The ‘J’ was clagged in, so it was to Kaweka Flats and beyond

October 6, 2018 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Anniversary Tramp, 6 October 2018. Map: BJ37 A full van and a carload of trampers arrived at a very gloomy and damp Makahu car park, with the inhabitants harbouring some trepidation as to whether they would be getting up to the J to fulfil the club’s annual ambition, first fulfilled by… [Read More]

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Heading for the Ruahine tops

July 29, 2017 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP. Saturday July 29, 2017 Map: BK36 Banner Photo: John Russell. The view towards Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Rangioteatua on the far left. Eight trampers set out on a fine but cold Park Island and arrived to a quiet Sunrise Hut car park, with only one other car there. The weather was… [Read More]

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A long day’s walk in the Kaimanawas

February 23, 2013 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Oamaru Hut

Te Iringa, Oamaru Hut, Poronui Station. Kaimanawa Forest Park. Saturday, February 23 2013 Map: BH37 A van-load of nine day trippers set off from an overcast Napier, looking forward to spending a day in the Kaimanawas. On the Rangitaiki Plains, we caught a glimpse of Mt Ngauruhoe as the weather was clear and John Marshall… [Read More]

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Macintosh spurred us on to the tops

July 28, 2012 by John Russell Leave a Comment

John D and Eileen descending from the tops, through snow laden pinus contorta

Macintosh car park, Macintosh Hut, Macintosh Spur and tops, Saturday July 28 Map: BJ37 Kuripapango The day was quite mild and clear, and luckily we did not need too many extra layers when we set off (sadly without Colin McNatty, who had been felled by illness). We had an easy walk down to the new(ish)… [Read More]

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Oh what a perfect day… for a river trip

January 19, 2011 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Making our way down the ridge to the swingbridge

Te Iringa – Cameron Hut – Ngaruroro River, Saturday January 15 2011. Map: BJ37 Kuripapango Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, John Gray, Geoff Donkin, Sue Marshall, Marc Marchal, Denise Payne, Jo Magill, John Gray, Matt Green, Peter Slagter, Murray Goss, Rosemary Jeffery, Julia Mackie and John Russell We set out from the EIT at 7am… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ngaruroro River, Te Iringa

A steep climb, but glorious views

March 29, 2010 by John Russell Leave a Comment

Day Trip – Daphne Hut, Saturday March 27. Map: BL37 Norsewood Trampers: Colleen Perreaux, Matt Green, Jude Paton, Alex Thomason, Alan Meadows, Marc Marchal and John Russell Seven day trippers set off from EIT. It was a mild day, but there was a breeze that had us worried about what was in store at Longview…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Daphne Hut

Our most recent trips

A walking commentary from John D

Sentry Box to Master’s Shelter, Ruahine FP, Saturday 2 July 2022 Banner Photo: The closest we got to Aranga Hut, and Alison on her throne. Photo by … Read More

It was a wonderland, happy place!

Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 22 June 2022. Banner Photo: Sunrise Hut The original target: Parks Peak. The problem: the longest walk on the … Read More

Revels at Robson’s: Our solstice food-fest goes green

Robson's Lodge, Kuripapango, Saturday/Sunday 18/19 June 2022 Banner Photo: In our 'green' costumes After five hours of pulling up or chopping down … Read More

News

July 2022 News

July 2, 2022 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Contents: Membership fees Subscriptions are now due, and can be paid to the club's bank … Read More

June 2022 News

June 3, 2022 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Contents: Mauri Oho Lisa Whittle still needs donations of tramping equipment for the Mauri Oho … 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

July 2022 News

Contents: Membership fees Subscriptions are now due, and can be paid to the club's bank … Read More

June 2022 News

Contents: Mauri Oho Lisa Whittle still needs donations of tramping equipment for the Mauri Oho … Read More

Latest trip

A walking commentary from John D

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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