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based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Are we all early-morning nutcases?

June 6, 2015 by Murray White Leave a Comment

Te Puia Hot Springs, Kaweka Forest Park, Saturday June 6 2015. Map BJ37 It seems insane to get out of a nice warm bed at 7am in winter to head for the wilderness, but that’s what we did. There were so many lunatics up early that morning, we needed the van and a car (which… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Makino Ridge, Te Puia Lodge

Three (five) gorges, up and down in the Kaweka Forest Park

September 24, 2014 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut (Three Gorges), Wednesday 24 September 2014 Map BJ37 The Middle Hill to Makino Hut track, otherwise known as “the three gorges” can be a bit daunting, but as we have had some easy winter tramps, it was time for something harder. Starting from the Makino track end and taking… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Makino Ridge, Middle Hill Hut

A leisurely walk along the Mohaka River

August 28, 2013 by Keith Moretta Leave a Comment

Walking along the Mohaka River

Makino Hut – Te Puia Lodge, Kaaweka Forest Park, Wednesday, August 28 2013 The forecast for Longview was for strong winds and rain. The group decided to head north to Te Puia Springs, for calmer conditions. We arrived at the Makahu road carpark, with moderate winds and low cloud over the distant hills of the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Makino Ridge, Te Puia Lodge

Hot springs for a lunch destination via Makino Ridge

November 19, 2011 by Marc Marchal 1 Comment

Makino and TePuia Saturday November 19 2011 Six left Napier in average weather, heading for Kaweka J. As we came closer to the Kawekas, the rain set in and the clouds looked quite threatening. We all agreed that the J wouldn’t be a sensible option and decided to drive on. Even in good weather we… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge, Te Puia Lodge

One gorge too far…

February 16, 2011 by Keith Moretta Leave a Comment

Makino Hut – Three Gorges, February 16 2011 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Isabel Holdaway and reporter Keith Moretta The previous period of high temperatures and humidity, typical for February, was replaced today with cooler, overcast skies and occasional drizzle. Eight members headed towards Makino… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge, Middle Hill Hut

Whatever the weather…enjoy the tramp

August 15, 2010 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makino Ridge and Te Puia Lodge, Saturday August 14 2010. Map: BJ37 and BH37 Trampers, Makino Ridge: Matt Green, Alison Greer, Geoff Donkin, Simon Hill and Julia Mackie. Te Puia via the Mohaka River track: Ted Angove, Paul Exeter, John Gray, John Marshall, Jude Paton and Murray Goss Julia Mackie reports (Makino Ridge) It was… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge

Old hands tackle the Geriatric Track

October 21, 2009 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kaweka Forest Park. Three gorges from Middle Hill Hut/Makino Ridge, Wednesday October 14 2009. Map BJ37 Kuripapango Trampers: Ken Ross, Paul Exeter, John Marshall, Vic Bullock, Murray Goss, Thelma Tasman-Smith, Manfred Hausler, Jeanne van den Hout, Gary Bowler, Keith Moretta, Les O’Shea, Gordon Tapp, Peter Slagter and Julia Mackie With the Makahu Stream in the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge, Middle Hill

The cunningly-disguised gut-buster

December 9, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makino Ridge to Middle Hill Hut, Saturday, October 18 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Colin McNatty, Daniel Fraser, Murray Goss, Nicole Brown, Carol Finch, Alex Thomason, Garry Whincop, Denise Payne, Ali Hillington, Matt Green, John Russell and Alison Greer (reporter) The day trip was very well camouflaged on the trip list as Makino to Middle Hill;… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge, Middle Hill, Whetu

Going flat out, and ending up out flat!

August 1, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Day trip to Te Puia Lodge and Mangatainoka Hot Springs, June 14, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Matt Green, Gordon Tapp, Julia Mackie, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Ray Slavin, John Gray, John Dobbs, Garry Whincop, Jude Paton, Marie Sturgess, Noeline Blair, Murray White, Geoff Donkin, Paul Exeter, Alison Greer, Peter Heaney, Sam Clark, Colin… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Makino Ridge, Mangatainoka hot springs, Te Puia

Our most recent trips

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

Plan C works out on our maiden 2023 tramp

Sentry Box, Parks Peak Track to Golden Crown Ridge Track, Saturday 14 January 2023. Ruahine FP, Map: BK37 Banner Photo: A whitehead. We saw and … Read More

An historic hut has had some TLC

Makahu Saddle to Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, Saturday 26 November 2022 Banner Photo: Iron Whare sits in a clearing We decided to do … Read More

News

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

January 2023 News

January 1, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Aranga Hut On Saturday 14 January the tramp was changed to a loop in the Northern Ruahine Range. … 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

February 2023 News

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

January 2023 News

Aranga Hut On Saturday 14 January the tramp was changed to a loop in the Northern Ruahine Range. … Read More

Latest trip

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

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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