Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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A Whale of a time

May 9, 2015 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Lake Whalehole – Waipiropiro Hot Springs, 9 May 2015 Lured by the promise of a little known hot spring and a “puddle” called Lake Whalehole, 18 people (including two Wednesday regulars) ventured out into what was unfamiliar terrain for most of us. A long drive up the Taihape road and across farmland saw us set… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Lake Whalehole, Waipiropiro Hot Springs

Our most recent trips

A new destination for many – Komata Hut

Komata Hut, Kaweka FP,  Wednesday 27 November 2025 Banner Photo: Group selfie of those who made it down to Komata HutAfter a few anxious days … Read More

Cascade Hut gets a little love

Cascade Hut, Kaimanawa FP, 22-23 November 2025 Banner Photo: The mahi in actionFour set off at 6.30am, heading for Clements Mill Road end, with a … Read More

Life’s a beach: Endurance training at its best

Waipatiki beach walk, Saturday 22 November 2025 Banner Photo: Dwarfed by the cliffs and hemmed in by seaTramp organiser Di checked in on Friday … Read More

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December 2025 news

December 4, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Christmas Dinner - Thursday December 18th, at the Cricket Club rooms, 6.00pm start. More details to … Read More

November 2025 news

November 2, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Ruahine Whio Protection Trust 2026 CalendarJanet Wilson, Chair of the Ruahine Whio … 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

December 2025 news

Christmas Dinner - Thursday December 18th, at the Cricket Club rooms, 6.00pm start. More details to … Read More

November 2025 news

Ruahine Whio Protection Trust 2026 CalendarJanet Wilson, Chair of the Ruahine Whio … Read More

Latest trip

A new destination for many – Komata Hut

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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