Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Our radio-controlled rendezvous with the elusive Blew

September 22, 2009 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kiwi Health Check – Conservation Week, September 18 2009 Back in 2002, fewer than 500 kiwi lived in the Kaweka Ranges and the species was effectively extinct south of Hawke’s Bay. That year, the newly formed Environment, Conservation and Outdoor Education Trust (ECOED) sprung into action to help reverse the decline. As part of the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Conservation Week, Kawekas

Autumnal mosaics around Middle Hill Hut

April 30, 2009 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Makahu car park – Middle Hill Hut – Mangatutunui Stream, Wednesday, April 29. Map: U20 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Garry Whincop, Peter Slagter, Murray White, Rosemary Jeffery, Graham Bell, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Vic Bullock, Arthur Mead, Ron Morison, John Mason, John Marshall, Alex Thomason, Ted Angove, Jeanne Van Den Hout, Graham Bell and Keith Moretta At 9.00… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kawekas, Middle Hill Hut

In search of Kiwi Saddle, and finding other unexpected places

February 6, 2009 by Ray Slavin Leave a Comment

Kiwi Saddle via Kuripapango, January 31-February 1 2009, Map U20 Trampers: Ray Slavin, Ted Angove, Murray Goss, Sue Marshall and Julia Mackie It’s many years since I undertook the hardships of a weekend tramp into the hinterland of the Kaweka Range – namely, Kiwi Saddle Hut. I was eagerly looking forward to this arduous journey,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Castle Rock, Kawekas, Kiwi Saddle, Lawrence Shelter, Mackintosh Hut

Desert Road to Makahu: A grunty six-day adventure!

January 23, 2009 by John Dobbs Leave a Comment

The “tight five”: Geoff Donkin, Alison Greer, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall and John Dobbs DAY ONE: Monday Jan 5 2009 – Waipakihi Hut, 6.25hrs, 12.5kms With a forecast of fine and settled weather, we set out with high expectations on a trip seemingly planned for ages. Thanks to Murray White and Brian Mackie for safe… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Harkness Valley, Junction Top, Kaimanawas, Kawekas, Te Wetenga

Our most recent trips

Halted by snow and ice, Kiwi Saddle trek is abandoned

Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 19 July 2025 Banner Photo: At the high point 1359,  where we turned back For the first time this year, a … Read More

Life in the (very) slow lane: We walk the $824m highway trail

Te Ahu Turanga Highway, 13km Woodville to Ashhurst walkway, Saturday 5 July 2025 Banner Photo: The Manawatu River, the new highway and bridge … Read More

A stroll along the beach… what could be safer?

Pourerere Beach - Mangakuri Beach, Wednesday 25 June 2025 Banner Photo: At Pourerere Beach A zero temp start to the day as we headed south in … 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 … Read More

June 2025 news

June 1, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Gazina's memorial clean-up was a total blast! People are often blown away by the views from our … 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

July 2025 news

Where we're headed... in the second half of the year The next six months of trips from July to … Read More

June 2025 news

Gazina's memorial clean-up was a total blast! People are often blown away by the views from our … Read More

Latest trip

Halted by snow and ice, Kiwi Saddle trek is abandoned

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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