Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Lost (in a winter wonderland) and Found (the Black Stag Hut)

August 26, 2020 by Elly Govers Leave a Comment

Longview Hut and Awatere Hut, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 26 August, 2020. Map: BL36 Five cars with four trampers in each arrived at the car park at the end of Kashmir Road. The road was in excellent condition, which was a pleasant surprise as earlier indications had a sea of mud at the Moorcock end of… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips, Ruahine Tagged With: Awatere Hut, Kashmir Road, Longview Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

In and out of the clouds all day…

December 17, 2009 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Longview Hut, Rocky Knob, Daphne Track, Saturday December 5 2009 Trampers: Colin McNatty, John Gray, Ted Angove, Wade Sawyer, Murray McIndoe, Jude Paton, Geoff Donkin, John Dobbs, Roeland Pootjes, Matt Green and Julia Mackie Awatere Hut, Black Stag Hut and up Makeretu Stream: Trampers: Ray Slavin, Murray Goss, Paul Exeter and Colleen Pereaux It had… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Awatere Hut, Black Stag Hut, Daphne Track, Longview Hut, Rocky Knob

A memory of Happy Daze…

December 9, 2008 by Julia Mackie 1 Comment

Awatere – Happy Daze, November 19 2008 Trampers: Graham Bell, Gary Bowler, Vic Bullock, Paul Exeter, John Gray, Manfred Hausler, Rosemary Jeffery, John Marshall, Keith Moretta, Kelvin Shaw, Vietta Siagian, Ray Slavin, Peter Slagter, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Barry Motley and Ken Ross (reporter) Our tramp to Awatere Hut then down the North Branch of the Makaretu… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Awatere Hut, Black Stag Hut, Happy Daze, Longview Hut, Makaretu River, Moorcock Saddle, Ruahines

Our most recent trips

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, representing a hook Māori named the peninsula ‘Te … 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

This road and bush highway is a delight

Manawatu Gorge walk, Wednesday 15 April 2026 Top picture: At the start of the track on the Ashhurst sideIt was a quick start in an almost … Read More

Ruahine crossover: A tale of two tracks

Southern Ruahine Crossing, Saturday 11 April 2026 Banner Photo:Battling through the leatherwoodThere were nine in the van heading down to do the … Read More

A misty meander: Taraponui keeps its views hidden

Taraponui, Wednesday 1 April 2026 Banner Photo: Heading up to the Taraponui towerThe long range forecast was for fine weather, but low cloud and … Read More

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May 2026 news

May 3, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Annual General MeetingThe AGM is at the Nelson Park Cricket Clubrooms on Thursday 21 May at … Read More

April 2026 news

April 1, 2026 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding pine updateGraham Leach reports: The next trip will be a familiar location to many who … 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

May 2026 news

Annual General MeetingThe AGM is at the Nelson Park Cricket Clubrooms on Thursday 21 May at … Read More

April 2026 news

Wilding pine updateGraham Leach reports: The next trip will be a familiar location to many who … Read More

Latest trip

Different route to Stanfield dodged the wind and cloud

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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