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based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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A wintry weekend in the Kaweka Ranges

June 5, 2016 by Geoff Donkin 1 Comment

Studholme Saddle Hut, June 4-5 2016 Kaweka FP. Map: BJ37 Banner pix: The broad snowy summit of the Kaweka Ranges The weather forecast for the long weekend was mainly fine with light winds, so we had to go away somewhere. From Makahu Saddle, we headed up the track, meeting a group of six from Wellington… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka J, Studholme Saddle Hut

Down Dicks Spur to get out of the wind

February 4, 2015 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Kaweka J – Whetu, Wednesday February 4 2015 Map: BJ37 The forecast westerly wind had not come to much as we pulled into the Makahu car park, so the planned trip along the Kaweka tops was go! A group of five made it to the tops in good time, and headed north along the range…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Dicks Spur, Kaweka Forest Park, Kaweka J

Tramp with an air display

October 5, 2013 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

The group photo, with Central Plateau mountains in the background

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday October 5 2013 Map: BJ37 Today marked the 39th anniversary tramp to Kaweka J for the club. Over the years, members have encountered a variety of weather, from beautiful to blizzard, some years not being able to attempt the climb at all. A magnificent, warm, sunny spring day made the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Kaweka FP, Kaweka J, Trial Spur

Exhilarating but exhausting

January 30, 2013 by Keith Moretta Leave a Comment

Descending Mad Dog Hill, pinus contorta on the eastern slopes, and erosion on the western slopes

Kaweka Circuit. Kaweka Forest Park. Wednesday, 30 January 2013 Map: BJ37 We arrived at the Kaweka Road (Makahu Saddle carpark), with sun, blue skies and no wind, and split into three groups. One ascended Makahu Spur, while John M and Vic B followed at their leisurely pace observing the flowers and birdlife of the Kawekas…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Kaweka J, Macintosh Spur, Mad Dog Hill, Matauria Ridge, Studholme Saddle

Anniversary day tramp up the ‘J’

October 6, 2012 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The group photo was a mission in itself

Kaweka J Anniversary Tramp, Saturday October 6 2012 We had a big group out for the tramp, and early in the week the weather forecast looked good. But as the week wore on, it got progressively worse. Not put off, 19 started for Kaweka J, with John Marshall and Ray Slavin doing their own thing…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Dominie Bivvy, Don's Spur, Kaweka Forest Park, Kaweka J

Up Trials Spur and down Paul’s Spur

February 19, 2010 by Keith Moretta Leave a Comment

Descending Paul's Spur

Kaweka J – Boulder Stream, Wednesday February 17 2010 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Peter Slagter, Julia Mackie, Keith Moretta, Alison Greer, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Les O’Shea, Ken Ross, John Marshall, Viv Bramley, Sue Martin, Alan Lewis, Manfred Hausler, and guest Edgar. Low cloud and occasional drizzle started as the group of 14 began up Trials… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Boulder Stream, Kaweka J

Kelvin’s constant cry: Are we there yet?

December 16, 2008 by Kelvin Shaw Leave a Comment

Kaweka J – Back Ridge Hut, December 3 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Rosemary Jeffery, Alison Greer, Ken Ross, John Marshall, John Gray, Vic Bullock, Graham Bell, Manfred Hausler, Keith Moretta, Ron Morison, Barry and Rita Motley and Kelvin Shaw On a day that started with a clear blue sky and only became cloudy by mid-afternoon,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Back Ridge Hut, Kaweka J

What a grunter, and Oh, the knees…

December 9, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kaweka J – Mad Dog Hill – Studholme Saddle/Mackintosh Spur – Donald River – Matauria Ridge, November 29 2008 Trampers: Alison Greer, Carol Finch, Denise Payne, Julia Mackie, Jude Paton, Nolene Blair, Murray White, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Geoff Donkin, Vic Bullock, John Marshall and John Dobbs (reporter) A baker’s dozen left Napier in warm… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Donald River, Kaweka J, Mackintosh Spur, Mad Dog Hill, Matauria Ridge

Anniversary ascent must wait another year

November 4, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Anniversary trip, Saturday, October 4 2008 Trampers: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Colin McNatty (reporter), Alison Greer, Sue Marshall, Julia Mackie, Rosemary Jeffery, Ron Eagle, Carol Finch, Alec Thomason, Matt (“The Horned One”) Green, Arthur and Penny Mead, Melinda Chapman, John Russell, Kelvin Shaw, Murray White, John Gray, Peter Heaney, Vic Bullock, John Marshall, Les Oshea,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka J, Makahu

Our most recent trips

Racing (and beating) Cyclone Gabrielle

Kiwi Mouth Hut, Kaweka FP, 11-12 February 2023 Banner Photo: From HP 1238 there are  a few open clay and scree slopes before reaching the bushline … Read More

The Kaweka J Experience delivers for first-timers

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 11 February 2023 Banner Photo: Taking in the views from Kaweka North Kaweka J was a first for some of us. The … Read More

This new-look bivvy’s great, if you’re colour-blind

Black Birch bivvy, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 18 January 2023 Banner Photo: The newly refurbed bivvy Drizzle and cool temperatures greeted us at … Read More

News

March 2023 News

March 1, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

February 2023 News

February 4, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Mokai Access to Iron Bark and Colenso Huts Copied from the Ruahine User Group (Private) Facebook … 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

March 2023 News

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

February 2023 News

Mokai Access to Iron Bark and Colenso Huts Copied from the Ruahine User Group (Private) Facebook … Read More

Latest trip

Racing (and beating) Cyclone Gabrielle

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
  • Weather forecast

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