Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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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

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

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

Still unexplored … the Waipawa River North Arm

December 13, 2014 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Sunrise Hut, North Arm of Waipawa River, Saturday December 13, 2014 Ruahine FP, Map BK36 The north arm of the Waipawa River is not an area that I have tramped, so this was on my to-do list. Unfortunately, it still is, due to my own indecision. We made it up to Sunrise Hut, and checked… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Ruahine Forest Park, Te Atuoparapara, Waipawa River

Our most recent trips

A damper on our day trip: Cloud turns to mist, mist becomes drizzle, then it pours

Black Birch Ridge, Kaweka Forest Park, Wednesday 14 May 2025 Banner Photo: A soggy snack break at Black Birch bivouac The trip originally planned … Read More

A blue-bird day for reaching the Kaweka tops

Kaweka J, Saturday 10 May 2025 Banner Photo: Heading back from North Kaweka 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

News

May 2025 News

May 1, 2025 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The NTC AGM was held on 22 May. The officer positions for the club are: Di Reid - President, Sue … 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 NTC AGM was held on 22 May. The officer positions for the club are: Di Reid - President, Sue … 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 damper on our day trip: Cloud turns to mist, mist becomes drizzle, then it pours

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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