Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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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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April 2026 news

April 1, 2026 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding pine update Graham Leach reports: The next trip will be a familiar location to many who have helped before, but may be somewhere exciting and new for those who haven’t joined us yet. We will be heading to the Kaweka Lakes to go over areas we have previously visited. It is vital to go… [Read More]

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March 2026 news

March 1, 2026 by Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding warriors update The next outing is on Sunday 12 April, heading back up to The Lakes, where the warriors have been making great progress and always have a lovely time. Meet outside the Omahu Urūpā / cemetery (and leave any cars on the opposite side of the road) at 7.50am for an 8am departure…. [Read More]

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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

Gorgeous autumn day for an historic hut

Iron Whare, Kaweka FP,  Wednesday 27 May 2026 Banner Photo: Iron Whare, early lunch spotNine left Park Island at 7.30, picking up two more at … Read More

Steep but stunning: The perfect day for Kiwi Saddle

Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 23 May 2026 Banner Photo: Some expanses of clay pan with rocky terrainSeven left Park Island in Alison's and … Read More

No Three Gorges this time – but six rats in the bag!

Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 13 May 2026 Banner Photo: The approach to the bridge across the Mangatutunui streamThe planned tramp of … Read More

Different route to Stanfield dodged the wind and cloud

Stanfield Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 9 May 2026 Banner Photo: The Tamaki west branch riverbed, strewn with trees scoured out from the banksWith … Read More

‘Te Kauwae-a-Māui’ – Cape Kidnappers Peninsula guided walk was a treat

Cape Sanctuary trip with Afoot, Wednesday 29 April 2026 Banner Photo: The curved bay, resembling a hook. This bay's original name is Waipuka … Read More

Top Maropea makes it an extra-memorable Anzac Day

Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 25 April 2026 Banner Photo: At Top Maropea Hut in sunshine (and no wind)Anzac Day dawned glorious: clear, … Read More

News

June 2026 news

June 3, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Winter Solstice draws nearThis year’s event is on Saturday and Sunday 20-21 June at Robson’s … Read More

May 2026 news

May 3, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Winter Solstice draws near … 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

June 2026 news

Winter Solstice draws nearThis year’s event is on Saturday and Sunday 20-21 June at Robson’s … Read More

May 2026 news

Winter Solstice draws near … Read More

Latest trip

Gorgeous autumn day for an historic hut

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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