Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Hygge and bonhomie

June 16, 2018 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Cape Kidnappers, Local, Saturday June 16, 2018. Photos: Peter I, Marie D What a picture-perfect day… clear blue sky, sunshine, not a breath of wind and mild temperatures. High tide necessitated a delay for coffee at Hygge (aka Clifton Cafe) and what a treat that turned out to be. No longer the tired, run-down cafe… [Read More]

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Shenanigans at Waipatiki

April 21, 2018 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Waipatiki Scenic Reserve, Local, Saturday 21 April 2018. I first did this walk about 20 years ago and had never been back since, so was keen to see what the coastal section was like now. Three others were first-timers and John had done it earlier this year. We left Waipatiki Beach just after 8am in… [Read More]

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A Whale of a time

May 9, 2015 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Lake Whalehole – Waipiropiro Hot Springs, 9 May 2015 Lured by the promise of a little known hot spring and a “puddle” called Lake Whalehole, 18 people (including two Wednesday regulars) ventured out into what was unfamiliar terrain for most of us. A long drive up the Taihape road and across farmland saw us set… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Lake Whalehole, Waipiropiro Hot Springs

Gold Creek madness

August 11, 2013 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

The rain has arrived

Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, Saturday August 11 2013 Five determined (or desperate!) trampers set out for Gold Creek Hut under drizzly, overcast skies, hoping to prove the Met Service wrong. We made our way over farmland and up the fence line. Three tried to bushbash their way through to avoid an awkward fence-crossing… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

Fresh pastures

February 25, 2012 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Apiti Track/Mangatewainui River, Saturday February 25 – Map BL36 Two carloads of trampers headed south for unknown pastures (or so we thought) inland from Norsewood, accompanied by two Rotary exchange students from Canada and Switzerland. The further south we travelled, the less murky the hills and the higher the spirits became. John Marshall headed off… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Apiti Track, Mangatewainui Stream

Hinerua Hut… and about time too!

September 24, 2011 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

The rainbow, with the tops in the clouds

Saturday September 24, 2011 Map BL36 Sixteen trampers, including four weekenders, set off for Hinerua Hut at 8.40am after a long, winding and rutted farm road drive necessitating some careful manoeuvring – and some passengers looking the other way. Our first obstacle saw packs and poles being tossed over an extra-tall gate, followed by an… [Read More]

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Outwitting that winter weather

June 18, 2011 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Te Puia Hut/Mangatinoka Hot Springs, Saturday June 11 The forecast was dire and the Kaimanawa trip abandoned in favour of Te Puia and the chance of a soak in the hot springs. Eight of us headed off, wondering what the day was likely to throw at us. Fortunately, the ford was fordable and Colin handled… [Read More]

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One out of the box, wrapped in Gold

August 28, 2010 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

A sunny spot by Gold Creek, a good place for a group photo

Gold Creek, Saturday August 28 2010. Map: BK36 Trampers: Gordon Tapp, Isobel Holdaway, Gillian Dalton, Sue Martin (trip leader), Murray Goss, Marc Marchal, Paul Hendy, Kelvin Shaw and Jude Paton On a mild, sunny, windless morning, nine of us headed for the hills with Kelvin (who’d come to check out the Saturday trampers) at the… [Read More]

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Cruising up and down the river

February 28, 2010 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Te Puia Hut and Hot Springs (via Makino Ridge/Mohaka River), Saturday, February 27 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Matt Green, Wade Sawyer, Viv Bramley, John Marshall, John Russell, Murray Goss, Ray Slavin, Sue Marshall, Geoff Donkin, and Jude Paton Twelve keen trampers set out for one of our favourite destinations: Te Puia Hut and the… [Read More]

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Slip-sliding away, to and from No Mans

September 26, 2009 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Golden Crown to No Mans, Saturday September 26. Map U20/BK37 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Geoff Donkin, John Dobbs, Murray White, John Gray, Julia Mackie, Alison Greer, Dennis Mitchell (newcomer) and Jude Paton Ten keen trampers, including a newcomer, were determined to make it all the way to No Mans Hut this time round. The… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Golden Crown, No Mans

On yer bike, mate!

June 5, 2009 by Jude Paton 1 Comment

Golden Crown to Sentry Box, Saturday May 23 2009 Trip leader: Colin McNatty. Trampers: Alison Greer, Murray Goss, Gordon Tapp, Alex Thomasen and reporter Jude Paton Six hardy souls set out in the teeth of a southerly gale forecast to deliver 100km-plus winds, lashing rain and who knows what else? We decided early on to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Golden Crown, Masters Shelter, Sentry Box

Our most recent trips

How water and wind stopped us in our tracks

Poutaki/Sunrise Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 27 September 2023 Banner Photo: Out of the wind and snow inside Sunrise Hut After a wet night, we set … Read More

Over the rainbow in wonderland

Kiwi Saddle Hut, Saturday 23 September 2023 Banner Photo: The track up from the Cameron car park, to Kiwi Saddle Jct On an overcast day with rain … Read More

Gale-force winds to try us

Happy Daze, Wednesday 13 September 2023 Banner Photo: Heading down to Awatere Hut, from the ridgeline Six intrepid trampers set out in two cars … Read More

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September 2023 News

September 4, 2023 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Napier Tramping Club 49th Anniversary Dinner Thursday 5 October The Boat Ramp Eatery - 30 Nelson … Read More

August 2023 News

July 31, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Club Photo Competition Thursday 7 September is our club photography fun competition. The … 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

September 2023 News

Napier Tramping Club 49th Anniversary Dinner Thursday 5 October The Boat Ramp Eatery - 30 Nelson … Read More

August 2023 News

Club Photo Competition Thursday 7 September is our club photography fun competition. The … Read More

Latest trip

How water and wind stopped us in our tracks

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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