Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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A Whale of a time

May 9, 2015 by Jude Paton Leave a Comment

Lake Whalehole – Waipiropiro Hot Springs, 9 May 2015 Lured by the promise of a little known hot spring and a “puddle” called Lake Whalehole, 18 people (including two Wednesday regulars) ventured out into what was unfamiliar terrain for most of us. A long drive up the Taihape road and across farmland saw us set… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Lake Whalehole, Waipiropiro Hot Springs

Our most recent trips

A golden day, crowned with a cry of ‘Oh bugger – a buried bog!’

Golden Crown, Ruahine FP, Wednesday 7 October 2026 Banner Photo: Aranga Hut (derelict, but it's due for an upgrade)There were only four for this … Read More

Kaweka J’s ruled out, so we go for alternative history

Iron Whare, Kaweka FP, 52nd Anniversary tramp, Saturday 3 October 2026 Banner Photo: The interior of Iron WhareIt’s always good to aim high, but … Read More

A big-but-beautiful day along the Kawekas, with some not-so-flat flats

Makahu Saddle-Middle Hill, Wednesday 16 September 2026 Banner Photo: A recent treefall, fortunately not over the trackWe faced a long day ahead, … Read More

Tight little team tackles a tough-ish tramp to Waikamaka

Waikamaka Hut, Ruahine FP, 12-13 September 2026 Banner Photo: About to head home from Waikamaka HutFive signed up for this overnight tramp. … Read More

The once-easy Waipawa River is now a rocky challenge

Waipawa Saddle, Ruahine FP, Saturday 12 September 2026 Banner Photo: The view back down the Waipawa River from Waipawa SaddleThe car park was … Read More

Windy and wet, but a dry and tidy refuge at Stanfield

Stanfield Hut, Wednesday 2 September 2026 Banner Photo:  At the helipad, just before the descent to the Tamaki River west branchSeven club … Read More

News

October 2026 News

October 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Te Puia track hut bookings Track re-opening Extra NTC meeting … Read More

September 2026 News

September 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Wilding pine update Te Puia track hut bookings Track … 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

October 2026 News

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Te Puia track hut bookings Track re-opening Extra NTC meeting … Read More

September 2026 News

The headlines: Anniversary dinner Wilding pine update Te Puia track hut bookings Track … Read More

Latest trip

A golden day, crowned with a cry of ‘Oh bugger – a buried bog!’

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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