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based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The long and the short of Makahu River

January 23, 2009 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Makahu River, Saturday, January 17, 2009. Map: U20 Trampers: Gordon Tapp, Vic Bullock, John Russell, John Marshall, Simon Hill, Murray Goss, Ray Slavin, Daniel Fraser, Carol Finch, Alex Thomason, Penny and Arthur Mead, Colin McNatty, and Alison Greer. Visitors: Suzanne Collins, Caroline Newing, Sharon Chapman The first tramp of the new year turned out to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makahu

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

Te Mata Peak on a red hot day

Havelock Reserves and Te Mata walk, Wednesday 10 December 2025 Banner Photo: The Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius)Eleven keen walkers met … Read More

A challenging through day walk

Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 6 December, 2025. Banner Photo: The whio spotted in one of the Makahu River tributaries (Kaweka … Read More

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

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December 2025 news

December 4, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Christmas Dinner 2025Date: Thursday 18 December Where: the Cricket ClubroomsTime: … 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 2025Date: Thursday 18 December Where: the Cricket ClubroomsTime: … Read More

November 2025 news

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

Latest trip

Te Mata Peak on a red hot day

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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