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We visit an historic rabbiter’s rest – and a funny bunny came too!

April 23, 2022 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Shute’s Hut, from Comet Road-end, Northern Ruahine Ranges, Saturday 23 April 2022. Map: BK37 Banner Photo: The group, including Ricky (circled) We are back into tramping again, after many cancellations during March and early April due to heavy rainfall. With a full van, and an assurance from another club member that Comet Road was OK,… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine

At last, Longview lives up to its name

April 9, 2022 by Sue Martin Leave a Comment

Longview Hut, Rocky Knob, Ruahine FP, Saturday 9 April 2022 Map: BL36 Banner Photo: Rocky Knob When I went to write this report, I noticed in my files a story about a similar trip, written in March 2017. We’d had no views at all. I also distinctly remember the trip we did in August 2020… [Read More]

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Oh, such a perfect day… well, almost

February 2, 2022 by Kelvin Shaw Leave a Comment

Te Puia Lodge, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 2 February 2022. Map : BJ37 Banner Photo: The Mohaka River   Just a perfect day… I’m glad I spent it with you Oh, such a perfect day You just keep me hangin’ on You just keep me hangin’ on… – Lou Reed First, the paperwork – and then… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

The hills are alive with birds, bees, butterflies, bunnies – and a snoozing sheep

December 8, 2021 by Dorothy Sole Leave a Comment

Middle Hill, Whetu, Makino Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 8 December 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner montage: What we saw, L to R, Spotted Orchid, fungi, Celmesia (Mountain Daisy) It was a beautiful day and very hot, although we had a little rain on the windscreen on the way in. The team comprised of five; three went… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

Whirinaki wonderland

November 10, 2021 by John Russell 1 Comment

Whirinaki FP, Wednesday 10 November 2021 After about a week of poor weather, finally it was a nice-looking day for the large group of 17 trampers keen to get into the Whirinaki area once again. It was also the first chance we have had to enter the Whirinaki Forest for a year or two as… [Read More]

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Wilding Pines less 1000

November 9, 2021 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

The Lakes area, Kuripapango, Kaweka FP. Tuesday 9 November 2021 The pioneer Kuripaponga wilding pine group had a great day up at The Lakes on Tuesday 9 November. DoC’s Alan Lee gave everyone some thorough training and information – and the Pine Patrol is raring to go! Our group of ten reckon they nailed about… [Read More]

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Far above the fog, we ride the serpent to Mackintosh Hut

July 31, 2021 by Margaret Palmer Leave a Comment

Mackintosh Hut, Kaweka FP, Saturday 31 July 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Morning tea time at Mackintosh Hut Eleven keen trampers gathered at Park Island which was cloaked in a chilly fog. Luckily for us, as we neared the Lakes car park, that fog had lifted and there was no wind. The day promised to… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Kaweka, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips

A full house at Kiritaki Hut

January 31, 2021 by Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Kiritaki Hut, Ruahine FP, Sat-Sun 30-31 January 2021 Banner Photo: A panorama photo taken from the front of the hut by Rob (son of Mike) How quickly the memory fades of the nasty bits of a tramp. It was 2015 when three of us did this tramp, and Juliet and I recalled the climb we… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Recent trips, Ruahine

Views west and then east, on the Southern Ruahine Crossing

January 30, 2021 by Di Reid Leave a Comment

Southern Ruahine Crossing, Ruahine FP, Saturday 30 January 2021. Map: BM35 Banner Photo: A panoramic picture of the views Kelvin kindly dropped us off at the end of Opawe Road, Pohangina Valley at 10am, having dropped a few others off first to explore the Manawatu Gorge walk. We followed the tall white posts, climbing up… [Read More]

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Hypothermia caused by cool winds and water

January 20, 2021 by Sue Trotter Leave a Comment

Cameron Hut, Kaweka FP, Wednesday 20 January 2021. Map: BJ37 Banner Photo: Don’t they look chilled Eleven keen trampers headed off from Park Island in the van driven by John Dobbs. Our destination: Cameron Hut car park on the Gentle Annie Road. We experienced an unexpected bit of “sightseeing” on the way as we passed… [Read More]

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Tussock Tops are alluring

August 23, 2020 by Mark Jenkins 1 Comment

Overnight trip to Hinerua Hut, Ruahine FP, Saturday/Sunday 22-23 August 2020 Banner Pix: Ohuinga on the left and Broken Ridge on the right We left Napier bang on 0700 and travelled to Mill Road, behind Ongaonga. Arrangements had been made with the farmer to access the Tukituki across his land, which reduced the tramp time… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Napier Tramping Club, Recent trips, Ruahine Tagged With: Hinerua Hut, Ruahine Forest Park

A tramp down Memory Lane, Episode 6: Mitre Peak was conquered

April 22, 2020 by Julia Mackie 4 Comments

Tararuas, Easter 1988 Banner Pix: The author, Dyan Coombes, on the Tararua tops It didn’t take more than a few last-minute phone calls to have Murray, Cathy, Carl and myself heading off to the Tararuas in my old ‘Trusty Rusty’ Escort van. We left Napier at 8am on Friday and half an hour this side… [Read More]

Filed Under: General, Memory Lane, Napier Tramping Club, Tararua

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Our most recent trip

We break new, too-easy ground, but Ted supplies the drama

Makairo Track, Waewaepa Range, 11 May 2022 Banner Photo: Bury my Heart at Wounded Knees... The club broke new territory walking this track for the … Read More

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May 2022 News

May 1, 2022 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Contents:   Trip planning meeting dates Tramp planning for the months July to December 2022 … Read More

April 2022 News

April 4, 2022 By Julia Mackie Leave a Comment

Contents: NTC AGM is on Thursday May 5th. There will be supper after the meeting. Club Meeting … 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 2022 News

Contents:   Trip planning meeting dates Tramp planning for the months July to December 2022 … Read More

April 2022 News

Contents: NTC AGM is on Thursday May 5th. There will be supper after the meeting. Club Meeting … Read More

Latest trip

We break new, too-easy ground, but Ted supplies the drama

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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