The tramp is a combination of track and beach walking. The track is well-maintained gravel, with sections of boardwalk through stands of regenerating kauri. Wonderful sea views. We start with a steady half hour climb up to Mt Zion (263m) and then the track runs along the ridge and downwards to Pararaha Bay. From there we walk back along the beach to Karekare, including through an old tram tunnel. Some of the beach walking is likely to be on soft sand.

Please text Vaughan or Lyn if you intend to join the trip. Approximately 8.5 km.

This is part of the Te Araroa Trail moving through the crop and dairy lowland which is protected by dykes and drained by pumps. We will access this by walking between Waikato River and SH1 before going under 2 motorway bridges, through some bush and over the railway line before passing through a corner of the Whangamarino Wetlands (duck hunters’ territory) and onto the stopbank. Flat walking but could be muddy. We will turn around at SH2. Approximately 10-12kms.

We will weave our way through the farmland and up to the trig, returning via remote kayak camping area, and through the bush back to the beachfront. Expansive views across Firth of Thames as well as 1899 homestead to view, built by James and Rebecca Ashby as first European settlers.

This tramp includes the pine forest, beach and road alongside the mining area of New Zealand Steel.

Want to take a behind-the-scenes tour of a trapline in the Hakarimata Range? A great chance to experience a different aspect of the Hakarimata Range and learn about the conservation efforts to bring back the native birdlife. A gold coin donation would be appreciated as a contribution towards the purchase of more traps, bait etc and/or trees for regeneration projects.

See the advertisement in the newsletter for more details.

Another mystery walk with Peter Crane traversing through the Henderson area. We will catch train back from Henderson. Urban walking.

Route will take us from Waitemata to Manukau, through downtown Auckland, Auckland Domain over Mangawhau, through University of Auckland Epsom Campus, Cornwall Park and Maungakiekie, before heading down into Royal Oak and finally to Onehunga. Panoramic views along the way. 16kms.

From Parnell we will meander along the bushy tracks of the Lower Domain and the Ayr Reserve. Crossing the Shore Road Reserve we will then follow the Hobson Bay Walkway west and east walking mainly on boardwalks to Orakei Village. From here the Orakei Basin walkway leads to Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai (The Path of Land and Sea). This spectacular shared path takes us through Pourewa Valley and Meadowbank to Glen Innes. From here we will take the train back to Waitemata Station. There will be minimal road walking. Approximately 12kms.

A beautiful coastal walk near Piha. The first part is downhill from the car park through native New Zealand forest. Returning to the Te Ahua carpark via the beach and the coastal path. The return path offers beautiful views of the coastal scenery. The tramp follows the Comans and Ahu Ahu tracks. Approximately 8 kms.

This peaceful scenic path winds alongside Waikopua and Turanga Creeks offering expansive views across Hauraki Gulf. The Ayrlies Wetlands offers a chance to see a diverse range of native and visiting wildlife on the extensive lake.