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

Colenso spurred us on

February 13, 2016 by Julia Mackie 1 Comment

Colenso Spur, Sparrowhawk Biv, Gold Creek. Saturday, February 13, 2016. Map: BK36/37 Three-way split report: Jude’s report: The day looked promising, with brilliant blue sky and sunshine. Three fisher folk set out with hopes of landing a trout or two and making it to Barlows for lunch. The more ambitious group of six were intent… [Read More]

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

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

Target – Sparrowhawk Bivouac, achieved

April 30, 2010 by Kelvin Shaw Leave a Comment

The author climbing up the section by the slip

Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Ruahine Range, Wednesday April 28 2010. Maps: BK37 Tikokino and BK36 Taoroa Junction Trampers: Julia Mackie, John Mason, Paul Exeter, Alison Greer, Keith Moretta, Murray White, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, Peter Slagter and Kelvin Shaw The weather forecast was for rain clearing and a westerly wind. Well, they were spot on again, although… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sparrowhawk Bivvy

A fine day for photo-opportunities

November 8, 2009 by Gordon Tapp Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut to Sparrowhawk Bivouac, Saturday November 7 2009. Map: BK36 Trampers: Colleen Pereaux, Murray Goss, Paul Exeter, Sue Martin, Sue Marshall, Denise Payne, Belinda Chapman, John Marshall (to Sunrise Hut and Armstrong Saddle, and return) Jude Paton, Geoff Donkin, Ted Angove, Wade Sawyer, Matt Green, Bethany Rouse, Les O’Shea, Alison Greer and reporter Gordon… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Sunrise Hut

One fine day in fairyland

August 13, 2008 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sparrowhawk Bivvy, Saturday, August 9, 2008. Map: U22 Trampers: Ted Angove, Julia Mackie, Garry Whincop, Denise Payne, Murray White, Paul Exeter, Carol Finch, Arthur and Penny Mead, Melinda Chapman, Colin McNatty, Paul Hendy, Sue Marshall, Jude Paton, John Gray, Paul Sperling (visitor) and reporter Alison Greer. As the saying goes, one of the best times… [Read More]

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

Our most recent trips

A blue-bird day for reaching the Kaweka tops

Kaweka J, Saturday 10 May 2025 Banner Photo: Heading back from Kaweka North Eleven keen trampers met at Park Island on a cool but potentially … Read More

Walking back in time on an old Māori trail

Matemateāonga Track, Whanganui National Park, Anzac Weekend, 25-27 April 2025 Banner Photo: The sunrise from Pōuri Hut Tramp organiser Sue Martin … Read More

Back to The Realm of the Leatherwood

The A Frame and Stanfield Hut loop, Ruahine FP, Saturday 26 April 2025 Banner Photo: Heading on up to the Te Ao Tūpare Hut (The A Frame Hut) Nine … Read More

News

May 2025 News

May 1, 2025 By Brian Mackie Leave a Comment

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … Read More

April 2025 News

April 2, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … 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

May 2025 News

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … Read More

April 2025 News

The AGM for 2025 will be held on 22 May. Where we're headed in 2025 The first six-months' … Read More

Latest trip

A blue-bird day for reaching the Kaweka tops

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
  • Taraponui i-Networks camera
  • Weather forecast

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