Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The sanctuary at Cape Kidnappers

July 10, 2026 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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Leon Kinvig Hut: Wrecked 2023, restored 2025

July 10, 2026 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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Iron Whare, an historic hut in the Kaweka Range

April 1, 2026 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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July 2025 news

July 1, 2025 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Where we’re headed… in the second half of the year The next six months of trips from July to December have been planned, and you can take a look by heading over to the updated tramp list. New users can also use the list to explore the club’s automated booking system, just by clicking on… [Read More]

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February 2025 News

February 1, 2025 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Where we’re headed in 2025 The first six-months’ trips have been planned, and you can take a look by heading over to the updated Tramp List. New users can also use the list to discover the club’s automated booking system, just by clicking on any destination. Wilding pine update The next trip will be on… [Read More]

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December 2024 News

December 3, 2024 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Upcoming events: Wilding Pine update Graham Leech is planning a final outing for 2024. It will be on Monday 16 December.  Giles and Alan will be in charge.  The current plan is to revisit Comet. If you’d like to take part, please let Graham know (graham.leech@afoot.co.nz). Usual logistics apply: meet at Omahu/Fernill at 8am. Where… [Read More]

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Team Wāhine relocated and rebuilt Komata Hut

November 29, 2024 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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Senecio bellidioides on Studholme Saddle

February 9, 2024 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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June 2023 News

June 2, 2023 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Mt Ruapehu – 10-16 November, 2023 This year, Doug Matheson (T/O) has booked the Havelock North ski club lodge. $25 per night per person. Stay for the weekend or the full week, the choice is yours. Further information will be issued in due course. A booking sheet has been created, just put your stay (dates)… [Read More]

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Parks Peak track May 2023

May 14, 2023 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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May 2023 News

May 5, 2023 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding Pine Update, Tuesday 9 May 2023 Five of us up there today…..before the rain set in.  Mark, Sandy and Ed – thanks for your help!  Another 860 gone (we are over 10,000 now) – the lakes have dropped a little and we managed to walk around about half the smaller lake today on the… [Read More]

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Whirinaki Forest Park: Bush and Ferns

May 27, 2022 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

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Our most recent trips

A golden day, crowned with a cry of ‘Oh bugger – a buried bog!’

Golden Crown, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 7 October 2026 Banner Photo: Aranga Hut (derelict, but it's due for an upgrade)There were only four for this … Read More

Kaweka J’s ruled out, so we go for alternative history

Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, 52nd Anniversary tramp, Saturday 3 October 2026 Banner Photo: The interior of Iron WhareIt’s always good to aim high, but … Read More

A big-but-beautiful day along the Kawekas, with some not-so-flat flats

Makahu Saddle-Middle Hill, Wednesday 16 September 2026 Banner Photo: A recent treefall, fortunately not over the trackWe faced a long day ahead, … Read More

Tight little team tackles a tough-ish tramp to Waikamaka

Waikamaka Hut, Ruahine FP, 12-13 September 2026 Banner Photo: About to head home from Waikamaka HutFive signed up for this overnight tramp. … Read More

The once-easy Waipawa River is now a rocky challenge

Waipawa Saddle, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 September 2026 Banner Photo: The view back down the Waipawa River from Waipawa SaddleThe car park was … Read More

Windy and wet, but a dry and tidy refuge at Stanfield

Stanfield Hut, Wednesday 2 September 2026 Banner Photo:  At the helipad, just before the descent to the Tamaki River west branchSeven club … Read More

News

October 2026 News

October 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Te Puia track hut bookings Track re-opening Extra NTC meeting … Read More

September 2026 News

September 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Wilding pine update Te Puia track hut bookings Track … 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

October 2026 News

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Te Puia track hut bookings Track re-opening Extra NTC meeting … Read More

September 2026 News

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Wilding pine update Te Puia track hut bookings Track … Read More

Latest trip

A golden day, crowned with a cry of ‘Oh bugger – a buried bog!’

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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