Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Spring in the air, and a spring in the step

September 22, 2018 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sparrowhawk Biv, Ruahine FP, Saturday 22 September, 2018 Map: BK36 Banner Pix:(L to R) Mark, John, Colin and Julia (Les took the photo) Spring is in the air and so, as we crossed the farm, we took care not to disturb the ewes and their lambs. We had Colin and Mark, two newbies (new to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Sparrowhawk Bivvy

Out of the mist they rose

February 11, 2017 by Juliet Gillick Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut – Armstrong Saddle – Sparrowhawk track, Ruahine FP, Saturday 11 February 2017 Map: BK36 Banner photo: Heading up to Armstrong Saddle. It was supposed to be a fantastic weather day for tramping. The aim for the majority of the group was to reach the top of the Ruahines from Sunrise Hut and travel… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Sunrise Hut

Skirting a huge slip

October 23, 2015 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Ruahine FP, Friday October 23, 2015 With the tramp and farmer access arranged by Alison and Julia, it was only the weather forecast of strong winds and scattered showers that created any doubts as we approached the end of the farm road and geared up. Ted led the way over the farmland until… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Gold Creek, Ruahine Forest Park, Sparrowhawk Bivouac

We beat the gale force winds

November 17, 2014 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sparrowhawk Spur and Colenso Spur, Ruahine Forest Park, Map BK37 and BK36. Sunday/Monday November 16/17, 2014 We started early, as the plan was to walk up Colenso Spur and across the tops to overnight in Sparrowhawk Bivvy. The 100kmh winds put paid to that plan, but the weather forecast was for the winds to be… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Colenso Spur, Ruahine Forest Park, Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Sparrowhawk Bivvy

Our most recent trips

Gale-force winds to try us

Happy Daze, Wednesday 13 September 2023 Banner Photo: Heading down to Awatere Hut, from the ridgeline Six intrepid trampers set out in two cars … Read More

Whio and big fish galore in the mighty Mohaka

Te Puia, Saturday 9 September 2023 Banner Photo: Taken by Julian A sobering reminder of Cyclone Gabrielle’s fury leaving her mark on the landscape … Read More

A blue sky day for a great loop walk

Longview Hut track and across to the Daphne Hut track, Wednesday 30 August 2023 Banner Photo: L to R, Juliet, Alison, Andrea and Christine With … Read More

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September 2023 News

September 4, 2023 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Napier Tramping Club 49th Anniversary Dinner Thursday 5 October The Boat Ramp Eatery - 30 Nelson … Read More

August 2023 News

July 31, 2023 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Club Photo Competition Thursday 7 September is our club photography fun competition. The … 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

September 2023 News

Napier Tramping Club 49th Anniversary Dinner Thursday 5 October The Boat Ramp Eatery - 30 Nelson … Read More

August 2023 News

Club Photo Competition Thursday 7 September is our club photography fun competition. The … Read More

Latest trip

Gale-force winds to try us

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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