Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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No walk in the Park for us, but the deer ran well

February 8, 2021 by Julia Mackie 1 Comment

Smith Stream, Ruahine Tops, Waikamaka Hut, Waipawa River, Sat-Mon 6-8 February 2021. Maps: BL36 and BK36 Photos by Phil Enticott and Julia Mackie The planned tramp was changed to make it easier for bodies that aren’t getting any younger. But it was still no walk in the park. It started at the Waipawa River car… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine Tagged With: Ruahine Ranges, Smith Stream Hut, Waikamaka Hut, Waipawa Saddle

Red lining a few more Ruahine Forest Park tops

April 26, 2015 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Smith Stream Hut, Ruahine Forest Park, ANZAC weekend, April 25/26 2015. Maps: BK36 and BL36 Les and I are gradually crossing off parts of the Ruahine Forest Park that we have not tramped (it’s called ‘red lining’). The trip this weekend was to complete a circuit of the Ruahine tops, and spend a night in… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Rangioteatua, Ruahine Forest Park, Smith Stream Hut, Waikamaka Hut, Waipawa Saddle

An historic hut in a beautiful sunny spot

October 20, 2013 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The historic hut book

Smith Stream Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday/Sunday October 19-20 2013 Maps: BK36/BL36 This was a weekend where Alison and I were joined by the day tramp party for part of the walk up to the tributary stream which takes you down to Smith Stream Hut. It was also a weekend where we enjoyed seeing many different… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Smith Stream Hut

Our most recent trips

Gannet-free trip to the Cape turns into a hi-tech cliff-hanger

Cape Kidnappers, Wednesday 7 June 2023 Banner Photo: Most of the group at our turn-around point and lunch stop Twenty people descended on the … Read More

Well, blow me down! It’s the lower circuit yet again

Lakes car park, Rogue Ridge turn-off, Kaiarahi Stream, Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 3 June 2023 It was a beautiful sunrise with the promise … Read More

Back to Kiwi Saddle

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

News

June 2023 News

June 2, 2023 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Winter Solstice weekend 17-18 June Our celebration this year is at 16 McHardy Place, Blackhead … Read More

May 2023 News

May 5, 2023 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

Wilding Pine Update, Tuesday 9 May 2023 Five of us up there today…..before the rain set … 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

June 2023 News

Winter Solstice weekend 17-18 June Our celebration this year is at 16 McHardy Place, Blackhead … Read More

May 2023 News

Wilding Pine Update, Tuesday 9 May 2023 Five of us up there today…..before the rain set … Read More

Latest trip

Gannet-free trip to the Cape turns into a hi-tech cliff-hanger

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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