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based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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From Sunrise to Sparrowhawk, we (almost) dodge the downpours

November 12, 2022 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Sunrise to Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 November 2022 Banner Photo: Taken from hp1476, looking south to hp1499 The weather during the week leading up to this tramp was rain, more rain and heavy rain on Friday evening with clearing weather for Saturday. Fingers crossed, the weather forecast was correct this time, although with… [Read More]

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An icy climb with magnificent views

July 1, 2020 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Galbraith Hut – Mangaharuru Range – Taraponui, 1 July 2020 Banner Pix: The view from the Taraponui Mast Sixteen of us gathered at Park Island on a very chilly Wednesday morning, usual departure time 7.30 a.m. After several days of torrential rain and freezing temperatures, we were on alert for the cancellation of this tramp,… [Read More]

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The sun was shining on us

October 9, 2019 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Boundary Stream – Shine Falls, Wednesday 9 October 2019 The scheduled tramp was to be Boundary Stream – Te Rangi Farm but as the farm is in the process of being sold, we were unable to contact anyone for the needed permission to cross the farmland. So the change of plan was to have an… [Read More]

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Shelter from the blast in the Traverse Hut, aka the ‘A-Frame’

May 22, 2019 by Lynette Morgan 1 Comment

Tamaki River – ‘A-Frame’ Shelter – Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 22 May 2019 The usual 7.15 meet-up at Park Island for a mid-week tramp in the Ruahine Range was crisp, to say the very least, so having two full vanloads with a total of 24 trampers on board shows just how keen we really… [Read More]

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Mud, mist and more mud

April 24, 2019 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Wharite Peak, Wednesday 24 April 2019 Banner Pix: The monstrosity The weather for the Southern Ruahine Range and the Woodville area was looking not too bad. The forecast the night before predicted light cloud and a few showers later in the day. Nine of us headed down Highway 50, eagerly keeping our eyes on the… [Read More]

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The oh-so steep ascent to Hinerua Hut

March 24, 2019 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Hinerua Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 27 March 2019 Banner pix: The steep climb up the new fenceline The day was perfect for a tramp in the Ruahines, and a van with 11 aboard set off along Highway 50. Our goal: Hinerua Hut. Driving along Mill Road, admiring the Ruahine Range (as you do when contemplating… [Read More]

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To Sunrise Hut and beyond

February 13, 2019 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Sunrise and up to Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 13 February, 2019. Map: BK36 Banner Pix: Top Maropea Hut (May 2015) The scheduled trip to Waipawa Forks Hut was off the agenda so, instead, everyone had a personal agenda. A full van of 12 trampers headed along State Highway 50. Our goal for the… [Read More]

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A lake stroll, then lunch at Snapper Park café

December 12, 2018 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Tutira Walkway, 12 December 2018    The day started out murky and damp with low cloud, and it wasn’t going to improve until much later. That indicated great weather for a lake stroll (views not guaranteed).  We left Park Island at 07.30, picking up Denise Bavidge on the way, and arriving at the Lake Tutira camp… [Read More]

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Back to Whirinaki, and this time, it’s Minginui

November 21, 2018 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Whirinaki Forest Park- Wednesday 21 November 2018. Map: BG38 Banner Pix: The Mum and Dad with ducklings. Photo: Bruce Hodgson Just three weeks ago, a group of us were in the park, tramping to Central Whirinaki Hut. This time a very keen group of 15 were ready to tramp through to the Minginui end. It… [Read More]

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We all had a honeymoon at Te Wae Wae

October 10, 2018 by Lynette Morgan 1 Comment

Te Wae Wae Station, Local, Wednesday 10 October 2018. It has been many years since our club made a visit to Te Wae Wae station, so everyone was looking forward to this trip. The morning was beautiful and clear with a crisp breeze and temperatures were expected to reach 20 in the Bay. Fifteen trampers… [Read More]

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Ruahine tops, here we come

June 2, 2018 by Lynette Morgan Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut – Saturday 2 June 2018 Ruahine FP, Map BK36 Two cars with eight trampers on board left Park Island on a fine but cold and brisk morning. It was a slightly later start (0730) for a Saturday morning tramp, thanks to Jude, so the later start was most welcome. A quick pickup stop… [Read More]

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Our most recent trips

This new-look bivvy’s great, if you’re colour-blind

Black Birch bivvy, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 18 January 2023 Banner Photo: The newly refurbed bivvy Drizzle and cool temperatures greeted us at … Read More

Plan C works out on our maiden 2023 tramp

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 … Read More

An historic hut has had some TLC

Makahu Saddle to Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, Saturday 26 November 2022 Banner Photo: Iron Whare sits in a clearing We decided to do … Read More

News

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

January 2023 News

January 1, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Aranga Hut On Saturday 14 January the tramp was changed to a loop in the Northern Ruahine Range. … 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

February 2023 News

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

January 2023 News

Aranga Hut On Saturday 14 January the tramp was changed to a loop in the Northern Ruahine Range. … Read More

Latest trip

This new-look bivvy’s great, if you’re colour-blind

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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