Refer advertisement in Ngatira. Further details to be confirmed later in the month.

This 216 hectare open space has natural areas, bridal trails, bush walking and mountain bike trails. Leader will show us her favourite tracks.

Easy strolling along alleyways, footpaths and trails in the Highland Park / Botany / Burswood area. About 25% of the hike is street walking as we link up with various walkways. Urban walking.

Rata Ridge is accessed by a 4km walk up Lilburne Road to road end at Piggotts Hut. The usually muddy track initially follows the stream before a steep and scrambly climb up to the ridge before levelling out amidst magnificent bush and bird sound. There is a more gentle descent back onto Lilburne Road for a slightly shortened walk out.

Starting at the end of North Road off State Highway 27 where there is some parking available. The track crosses farmland which has recently been cleared of pine trees so the start is on a well formed forestry road but then climbs steeply up a hill littered in forestry slash which makes it tricky to negotiate. Once in the bush the track is reasonably well marked although care has to be taken as the track can be muddy and overgrown.

This will be a walk in as far as the second lookout if time allows and return. Approximately 10kms.

This loop walk was reopened Dec 2023 after 6 years closure upgrading tracks to limit the spread of kauri dieback, and repair storm damage. There are now many steps, particularly on Upper Kauri Track, with an elevation of 350m. The bush is pristine and quite spectacular with giant kauri, rimu, totara, kahikatea, nikau and tree ferns.

16 spaces available. Please let Olivia know by Sunday 14th June.

On the eastern side of the Hunua Ranges, this well-maintained loop track features a steady uphill climb through regenerating and mature forest to a ridge with rewarding views over the Firth of Thames and across to the Coromandel Peninsula. There is one small stream crossing along the way – if we’re lucky, we can hop across and keep our feet dry. Approximately 14 km.

Another John special encompassing some street walking, cycle tracks, grass reserves and some bush, plus a couple of climbs and descent. Lunch at One3One Café, 131 Normanby Rorad, Paeroa at 12.30pm: Christmas attire if you wish, and/or also funniest or different hat. Be prepared for a day of fun, laughter, some serious stuff also. Please let John know by Friday 19th June if you are attending lunch. John: 021 132 5940 or email (refer Ngatira).

Starting on the well paved and maintained Wairoa Suspension Bridge, or the Hunua Falls taking the Wairoa Loop track, the group will walk to the Wairoa Cossey. Whatever end you commence there will be an ascent to join the Wairoa Cossey. At this point whatever direction you start from the track conditions will change. The path will be less well maintained, have lots of tree roots to deal with, ups and downs and many steps. Unlike the track at both ends, these are often uneven and narrow requiring focus and care. Generally the surface is uneven and if wet, care is needed and progress will be much slower than on the other 2 well maintained tracks. There will be reservoirs, waterfalls and bush to enjoy during the tramp. Boots and poles recommended. Approximately 11 kms. NB: Trampers must advise the leader of their intention to join the walk by the evening of Friday June 26th. This is to enable arrangements for a car shuffle to be made.

A day of bush, beach and farmland with great views. Some elevation too.

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.