Napier Tramping Club

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A tale of two tramps

November 14, 2020 by Doug Matheson Leave a Comment

Middle Hill, Kaweka FP, 14 November 2020. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The first ‘gorge’ Eleven of us headed up to the Kawekas in the van to explore the Middle Hill area. Juliet and Fiona met up with us after crossing the slightly flooded ford on Makahu Road, at the Middle Hill car park as they… [Read More]

Filed Under: Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Middle Hill Hut

A black cat crosses our path – and it’s definitely not lucky

July 29, 2018 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makino Hut via Middle Hill Hut and Camp Spur. Kaweka FP, Saturday/Sunday 28/29 July 2018 Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: The Ranges from the Middle Hill track. As organiser for the day and weekend tramps, I had been keeping an eye on the weather and changed the tramps to the Kaweka Ranges. Gale force winds were… [Read More]

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

We got through the day with a little support from iPad GPS

May 24, 2017 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday 24 May 2017 Map BJ37. We left in rain in the rental van and two cars, but by 9am it was cool and cloudy. A large group took cars to Pink’s Hut. The track cutters have done a great job since the big snowfall and wind damage. The… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Middle Hill Hut

Track clearing in the Kaweka FP

October 12, 2016 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Saturday 8 October and Wednesday 12 October Map: BJ37 Kuuirpapango Banner Pix: The Kanuka snapped and across the track near Middle Hill. The snow storms of early August have left the Kaweka FP with massive damage to the bush. Most tracks have been obliterated by windfall. So, as our latest tramps were to be in… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Kaweka FP, Middle Hill Hut

Team Fluoro in the Kaweka Ranges

April 25, 2016 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kaweka FP, Anzac Weekend: 23-25 April 2016 Map: BJ37 We were all aware that the hunting season is at its peak, so Team Fluoro was born. Geoff had his orange beanie, Juliet her bright pink top, Alison her fluoro biking top, and Julia had a fluoro vest tied onto her backpack. We intended to be… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Camp Spur, Makino River, Mangatarutu Hut, Middle Hill Hut, Tira Lodge, Whetu

The girls proved they are anything but geriatric doing the Three Gorges

November 21, 2015 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Middle Hill Hut – Makino Hut, Three Gorges, Kaweka Forest Park. Saturday November 21 2015 Map: BJ37 A girl’s day out; with only five names in the book, we cancelled the van and piled into one vehicle for today’s tramp. The forecast was for gales and late rain so we changed our trip from the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Forest Park, Middle Hill Hut, Three Gorges track

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 short trip to Middle Hill Hut

October 9, 2013 by Alison Greer Leave a Comment

Clematis flower. Photo taken by Keith

Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday October 9 2013 Map: BJ37 What a difference a few days make! After a superb Saturday for the tramp to Kaweka J, today the Kawekas where shrouded in cloud and mist. A southerly change was forecast with occasional rain, so the tramp to Middle Hill Hut and beyond was… [Read More]

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

MM48, MM17 and 470: What does this all mean?

August 24, 2013 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The group photo before heading out from Middle Hill Hut

Middle Hill Hut, Kaweka FP. Map BJ37 Saturday/Sunday 24/25 August, 2013 The planned trip up to Kaweka J and along the tops to Whetu, and down Camp Spur to Middle Hill Hut, was aborted just below Dominie Bivvy. The sky was blue, but the cold blast made it impossible to walk into wind. We found… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Kaweka Forest Park, Middle Hill Hut

Al fresco trip takes the biscuit

May 19, 2012 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The stunning views

This was a Tim Tam weekend, but completely unplanned.

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ballard Hut, Kaweka Ranges, Middle Hill Hut, Whetu Peak

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

Rain rain, go away…

August 5, 2010 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Morepork photo opportunity

Makahu Saddle to Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday August 4, 2010. Map: BJ37 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Robyn Smith, John Marshall, Paul Exeter, Murray White, Murray Goss, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, Alison Greer, Dermot McCaughan and Julia Mackie We set off from Makahu Saddle car park in cloudy weather and the threat of heavy rain. Robyn and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Kaweka Flats Bivvy, Middle Hill Hut

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Kiwi Saddle Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 24 May 2023 Banner Photo: Heading down to Kiwi Saddle Hut from the Cameron Hut junction This was the club’s … Read More

Trampers? More like the Bay City Strollers!

Bluff Hill, Saturday 20 May 2023 Banner Photo: A map of our walk, highlighted by Juliet Due to bad weather forecast for much of the lower North … Read More

Armed with saws and secateurs, we set off

Lower Kaweka circuit, Kaweka FP,  Wednesday 10 May 2023 Banner Photo: The two large orange triangles on Kaiarahi stream Yet another tramp day with … Read More

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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.

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Enjoy the great outdoors, keep fit and get to know others with similar interests.

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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

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  • Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society
  • Weather forecast

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