Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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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

Gut-busting climbs or southerly squalls? What fun!

November 10, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makino Hut, by-passing Ballard Hut down to Middle Hill Hut, October 18-19 2008. Map U20 Trampers: Ted Angove, Sue Marshall (reporter), John Gray and Paul Exeter The day party was away promptly and over the first rise before we weekenders headed off at 8:15am. Steadily we climbed, enjoying those flatter sections between each ascent, arriving… [Read More]

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

A meeting of minds gets a dim view of events

October 1, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Makahu Saddle-Middle Hill Hut, Wednesday Sept 10, 2008. Map: U20 Trampers: Alison Greer, Rosemary Jeffrey, Julia Mackie, Jeanne Van den Hout, Liz Stringer, Loretta Pearson, Robyn Smith, Penny and Arthur Mead, Graham Bell, Gary Bowler, Vic Bullock, Paul Exeter, Kelvin Shaw, Manfred Hausler, Peter Flagter, John Marshall, Ken Ross, Ron Morison, Murray White, Barry Motley… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Iron Whare, Kaweka Flats, Makahu Saddle, Middle Hill

Our most recent trips

The (local) hills are alive with trampers

Taradale Hills - Sugar Loaf, Dolbel Reserve and Otatara Pa Historic Reserve, Saturday 11 March 2023 Tramping in the Kawekas or Ruahines was out, … Read More

Racing (and beating) Cyclone Gabrielle

Kiwi Mouth Hut, Kaweka FP, 11-12 February 2023 Banner Photo: From HP 1238 there are  a few open clay and scree slopes before reaching the bushline … Read More

The Kaweka J Experience delivers for first-timers

Kaweka J, Kaweka FP, Saturday 11 February 2023 Banner Photo: Taking in the views from Kaweka North Kaweka J was a first for some of us. The … Read More

News

March 2023 News

March 1, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

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

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

March 2023 News

Tramp List Amendments and Road Closures Due to the inability to access most of the Ruahine Forest … Read More

February 2023 News

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

Latest trip

The (local) hills are alive with trampers

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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