Napier Tramping Club

based in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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Our team of 24 shows that Whirinaki’s a favourite

September 23, 2020 by Marie Deroles Leave a Comment

Whirinaki FP, Wednesday, 23 September 2020. Map BG38 The lush forest of Whirinaki takes a real effort to reach, let alone tramp; but it proved a firm club favourite again, with 24 trampers aboard a convoy of vehicles. It was expected to take longer going via the High Level Road into our start point, so… [Read More]

Filed Under: Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips Tagged With: Central Whirinaki Hut, Upper Whirinaki Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park

Whirinaki Stream track disappearing under tree falls

August 25, 2012 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Views of Whirinaki Stream along the track

Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park, Saturday/Sunday August 25-26 2012 Les and I thought we would help out with moving transport, and therefore start our weekend tramp from Plateau road-end. However, the day trampers decided that starting from Pukahunui road-end was a hill too much at the end of the day, and started from… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Upper Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park, Whirinaki Stream

A swim and camp at Mangamate Falls

December 21, 2009 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Ted, at the new Vern's Camp shelter

Mangamate Falls, Saturday/Sunday, December 19-20 2009 Trampers: Paul Exeter, Ted Angove, Simon Hill and Julia Mackie On a warm sunny day, Paul, Ted and Julia arrived at the Plateau car park in the Whirinaki Forest Park. Ted and Julia had decided to do the walk through to the River Road, Minginui road-end, and Paul would… [Read More]

Filed Under: Recent trips Tagged With: Mangamate Falls, Whirinaki Forest Park

Our most recent trips

A chance to check out the track re-routes and Makino Hut

Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 1 August 2026 Banner Photo: Windfall on the Makino Hut trackOn a cool but not freezing morning, nine trampers … Read More

We’re first to walk to the fantastic Rock Garden

Pan Pac’s Rock Station, Wednesday 22 July 2026 Banner Photo: The views east from the 'Rock Garden'We were privileged to be the first group to … Read More

Blasts and bitter cold thwart two tramping plans in one day

Longview Hut and Awatere Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 18 July 2026 Banner Photo: Heading up to Longview HutOn a cold and frosty morning, four … Read More

Napier city views from Bluff Hill walk

Napier ramble, Wednesday 8 July 2026 Banner Photo: The view of Marine ParadeWednesday’s tramp was to have been to Tutira walkway and Waipatiki … Read More

Big turn-out for a Gold-standard day

Gold Creek Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday 4 July 2026 Banner Photo: The group photo, taken at the woolshedOnce again, this tramp proved very popular … Read More

Good call on the lunch spot

Bell Rock and Lake Opouahi, Wednesday 24 June 2026 Banner Photo: Bell RockPredicted rain in the afternoon influenced our decision to start with … Read More

News

August 2026 news

August 4, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Photo contests are coming upOur club photo competition is on 10 September.Categories: … Read More

July 2026 news

July 2, 2026 By The Editor Leave a Comment

Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Control updateHot on the heels of a very successful day in the Kawekas, … 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.

More information

Latest news

August 2026 news

Photo contests are coming upOur club photo competition is on 10 September.Categories: … Read More

July 2026 news

Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Control updateHot on the heels of a very successful day in the Kawekas, … Read More

Latest trip

A chance to check out the track re-routes and Makino Hut

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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