Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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A black cat crosses our path – and it’s definitely not lucky

July 29, 2018 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makino Hut via Middle Hill Hut and Camp Spur. Kaweka FP, Saturday/Sunday 28/29 July 2018 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The Ranges from the Middle Hill track. As organiser for the day and weekend tramps, I had been keeping an eye on the weather and changed the tramps to the Kaweka Ranges. Gale force winds were… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Camp Spur, Kaweka Forest Park, Makino Hut, Middle Hill Hut

Team Fluoro in the Kaweka Ranges

April 25, 2016 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kaweka FP, Anzac Weekend: 23-25 April 2016 Map: BJ37 We were all aware that the hunting season is at its peak, so Team Fluoro was born. Geoff had his orange beanie, Juliet her bright pink top, Alison her fluoro biking top, and Julia had a fluoro vest tied onto her backpack. We intended to be… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Camp Spur, Makino River, Mangatarutu Hut, Middle Hill Hut, Tira Lodge, Whetu

Whetu on a glorious day

June 9, 2010 by John Dobbs Leave a Comment

The celebrity weta photo opportunity

Kaweka FP: Whetu and around, Saturday June 5 2010 Map BJ37 Trampers: Ted Angove, Ray Slavin, Murray Goss, Gordon Tapp, Jude Paton, John Marshall, Matt Green, Wade Sawyer, Marc Marchal, John Gray and reporter John Dobbs Middle Hill and The Three Gorges was the intended trip but, as the weather looked pretty good and fining… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Camp Spur, Ihaka Spur, Middle Hill Hut

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

News

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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