Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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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

Four route plans in a day, and only one worked

July 17, 2009 by Geraldine Oliver Leave a Comment

Independence Day Tramp, Saturday July 4 2009 Trampers: Jude Paton, John Gray, John Russell, Alison Greer, Gordon Tapp, Julia Mackie, Murray Goss, Geoff Donkin, Ted Angove, Sandy Ross and Geraldine Oliver Plan A – Hinerua Hut cancelled due to the track being too wet, damp, cold and shaded! Plan B – Makahu car park –… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Littles Clearing, Lotkow Road

Tramping’s great… when you stop!

August 1, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Lawrence to Lotkow Road (and return), Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Map: U20 John Gray, Alison Greer, Garry Whincop, Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Alex Stevenson, Ron Morrison, Keith Morreta, John Mason, John Marshal, Peter Youren, Arther Mead, Kelvin Shaw, Dianne Hill, Lorretta Pearson, Gordon Tapp, Graham Bell, Jeanne Van Den Hout, Manfred Hausler and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Lawrence Shelter, Lotkow Road

Our most recent trips

A chance to check out the track re-routes and Makino Hut

Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 1 August 2026 Banner Photo: Windfall on the Makino Hut trackOn a cool but not freezing morning, nine trampers … Read More

We’re first to walk to the fantastic Rock Garden

Pan Pac’s Rock Station, Wednesday 22 July 2026 Banner Photo: The views east from the 'Rock Garden'We were privileged to be the first group to … Read More

Blasts and bitter cold thwart two tramping plans in one day

Longview Hut and Awatere Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 18 July 2026 Banner Photo: Heading up to Longview HutOn a cold and frosty morning, four … Read More

Napier city views from Bluff Hill walk

Napier ramble, Wednesday 8 July 2026 Banner Photo: The view of Marine ParadeWednesday’s tramp was to have been to Tutira walkway and Waipatiki … Read More

Big turn-out for a Gold-standard day

Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 4 July 2026 Banner Photo: The group photo, taken at the woolshedOnce again, this tramp proved very popular … Read More

Good call on the lunch spot

Bell Rock and Lake Opouahi, Wednesday 24 June 2026 Banner Photo: Bell RockPredicted rain in the afternoon influenced our decision to start with … Read More

News

August 2026 news

August 4, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Photo contests are coming upOur club photo competition is on 10 September.Categories: … Read More

July 2026 news

July 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Control updateHot on the heels of a very successful day in the Kawekas, … 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

August 2026 news

Photo contests are coming upOur club photo competition is on 10 September.Categories: … Read More

July 2026 news

Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Control updateHot on the heels of a very successful day in the Kawekas, … Read More

Latest trip

A chance to check out the track re-routes and Makino 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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