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Young guns did it again

November 28, 2020 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Te Atuaoparapara, Ruahine FP, Saturday 28 November 2020. Map BK36 Banner Photo: Te Atuaoparapara with Waipawa Saddle on the left There were just eight on this tramp, and seven of us doing the loop. Why so few? Perhaps it was the ‘eight hours’ in the tramp description, perhaps it was nerves about the scree slope;… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine Tagged With: Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Waipawa River, Waipawa Saddle

A challenging day tramp in the Ruahine Ranges

December 2, 2017 by Geoff Donkin Leave a Comment

Sunrise to Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Saturday, 2 December 2017 Map: BK36 Banner: The view across to Te Atuaoparapara and Waipawa Saddle It was a still day and hot work on the climb up to Sunrise Hut. We could see thunder clouds gathering to the east. As often happens, we met some people… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Waipawa Saddle

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

11 into 66 is the winning number

December 7, 2016 by Robyn Smith Leave a Comment

Wednesday December 7, 2016. Sunrise Hut, Armstrong Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara (aka 66), Waipawa Saddle, Waipawa River, North Block Road -Waipawa River road-end. Ruahine FP. Map: BK36 Banner Photo: Specks on the top heading down from the trig Despite prior moans about an earlier start, the club had to hire another van because we had 22… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara, Waipawa River

What a Sunrise: The finest spell of weather there in living memory

August 19, 2016 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Waipawa Saddle, Ruahine FP, Map: BK36. Wednesday 17 August 2016 The ducks were all in line for this trip. Recent snow and now an anticyclone was bathing Hawke’s Bay, promising clear fine weather for a tramp to the tops. The plan was to reach Waipawa saddle via part-way up Sunrise Track before dropping down to… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Armstrong Saddle, Sunrise Hut

Foiled again

December 5, 2015 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut to Sparrowhawk Biv, Ruahine FP, Saturday December 5, 2015 Map: BK36 We were foiled again. For the second time in a few months, we have tried to get beyond Sunrise Hut, but the strong winds made getting along the ridge line to Armstrong Saddle impossible. Yes, the banner pix is one of the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sunrise Hut

The answer was blowin’ in the wind

August 1, 2015 by Julia Mackie 1 Comment

Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday August 1, 2015 Map: BK36 The wind was atrocious. We could hear it raging from the car park at North Block Road, so the chances of us getting to Top Maropea Hut would be nigh-on impossible if the sound was our yardstick. So we enjoyed the walk up to… [Read More]

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

A warming open fire in Top Maropea Hut – but oh, what a mess

May 30, 2015 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Top Maropea Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday/Sunday May 30/31, 2015 Queen’s Birthday weekend, and Les and I only wanted to do an overnight tramp. We decided that Top Maropea would be a good short trip to a lovely hut. We expected snow, as the tops were well covered during May’s cold spell, and encountered it near… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut, Top Maropea Hut

A great Plan B, down the shingle slide

February 14, 2015 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Waipawa River North Arm, Ruahine FP. Saturday February 14, 2015. Map BK36 When we arrived at Sunrise Hut, it was clear that the trip over to Sparrowhawk Bivvy would have to be changed. What was the point in going across the tops when you could not see anything? One look above Sunrise Hut, where we… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut, Waipawa River, Waipawa Saddle

A quick trip to Sunrise

February 13, 2013 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The view to Waipawa Saddle, with the tops in cloud, and horizontal tussock

Sunrise Hut, Wednesday February 13, 2013. Map: BK36 The trip planned was to Sunrise Hut, Armstrong Saddle, Te Atuaoparapara, Waipawa Saddle and Waipawa River. The clouds hanging over the ranges did not look promising, but we continued with the plan. There was a light drizzle on leaving the car park at the start; however, jackets… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Armstrong Saddle, Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut, Te Atuaoparapara

Snow at Sunrise

September 15, 2010 by Keith Moretta Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut, in winter sun and snow. Photo by Keith Moretta

Top Maropea Hut – Sunrise Hut, September 15 2010. Map: BK36 Trampers: Kelvin Shaw, Peter Slagter, Alison Greer, Gary Bowler, Paul Exeter, Vic Bullock, Ken Ross, John Marshall, Viv Pinkham (visitor), John Gray, Robyn Smith, Murray Goss, Ron Morison, John Burrell, Elaine Gavin (visitor) and Keith Moretta Strong winds, snow-clad hills and spring lambs greeted… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Sunrise Hut

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

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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.

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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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