Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Black Birch bivvy from two directions

July 15, 2020 by Hilary Heath-Caldwell Leave a Comment

Black Birch Bivouac, Kawkea FP, Map: BJ37 Saturday 15 July 2020 Banner Pix: Squeezing inside Black Birch Bivouac It was drizzle, and the van was full, with around 12 of us rising early to venture out, stretch our legs and have a little social time in the woods. Whittle Road was an easy drive… no… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Black Birch Bivvy, Kaweka Forest Park, Napier Tramping Club

Trampers turn roadies

August 29, 2018 by Mandy Cunningham Leave a Comment

Lotkow Road to Littles Clearing, Kaweka FP, Wednesday August 29, 2018 Map: BK37 In spite of a severe weather warning, 11 brave souls set off in search of adventure early on a mild Wednesday morning. Our destination was Lotkow Road, Kaweka Forest Park, which didn’t feel so mild. On our way in, we had to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Black Birch Bivvy, Kaweka Forest Park, Lotkow Road

Black Birch Range – and a bivvy too

August 3, 2011 by Robyn Smith Leave a Comment

Rosemary in a hammock ???

Black Birch Range: Did we see one? Lotkow Road to Littles Clearing via Black Birch Bivvy, Southern Kawekas, Wednesday August 3, 2011 The semi-independent authors in their ute caught up with the iTRAMP van at Rissington but after the second ford on Lotkow Road and only a kilometre to go, we came to a halt…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Black Birch Bivvy, Lotkow Road

Our most recent trips

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

A-trapping we will go

Traplines, Kaweka FP, Saturday 28 Mar 2026 Banner Photo: Elly checking a DoC 200 Double-set trap with Amber as catch scribeSetting out in the … Read More

Kiritaki proves a too-tough customer

Kiritaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 14 March 2026 Banner Photo: Our turnaround from hereWe left Park Island with seven in the van, stopping to … Read More

News

April 2026 news

April 1, 2026 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding warriors update - trip postponed The next outing, planned for Sunday 12 April, has been … Read More

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 … 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

April 2026 news

Wilding warriors update - trip postponed The next outing, planned for Sunday 12 April, has been … Read More

March 2026 news

Wilding warriors update The next outing is on Sunday 12 April, heading back up to The Lakes, where … Read More

Latest trip

A misty meander: Taraponui keeps its views hidden

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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