Due to a pause in the forestry harvesting work we are able to access this part of Hunua Traverse. We will follow forestry road from Moumoukai through to lookout above Orams Road and then return same way. Be prepared for some mud and puddles on the way plus steep inclines and descents. Glimpses of Hauraki Gulf along the way and good view from lookout. Distance 10 km +.

This track at Huia, on the northern shore of the Manukau Harbour, will take us to the top of Mt Donald McLean with magnificent views to the Manukau Heads and back over the harbour. (The lookout is also accessible by road but that wouldn’t be nearly as much fun!) The track is well formed and includes board walks and lots of steps - there are more than 1,200 of them so be prepared for some steady climbing! We descend back down the same way.

The walk will take us through Sylvia Park with a bit of street walking to Panmure Basin which we will skirt around and finally cross Tamaki River and proceed onto Pakuranga Rotary Walkway finishing at Half Moon Bay. Ferries leave 2.11pm and 3.11pm back to Central Auckland.

2 to 3 hours of walking along a bush track with an hour of road walking at each end. Some nice bush, a hill climb, a view point, no stream crossings, may be some mud.

Meet at top of ramp from Remuera Train Station on Market Road at 9.05am to start this walk. We walk up and around Mt Hobson, then over to Mt St John walking past Dilworth and Diocesan schools. After walking up Mt St John we head to Cornwall Park. Lunch is at the band rotunda where there are toilets available. Then a big walk around Cornwall Park heading up to the summit and down a new track to the lawn to admire the flowering cherry trees before walking back to the Greenlane Station.

Enjoy a cruise across the harbour before exploring Rangitoto Island, a 600 year old basaltic volcano with a unique landscape of black scoria and lush native bush including the world’s largest pohutukawa forest and sandy coves.

A ramble around the Devonport area which will include North Head, Cheltenham Beach, Narrow Neck and Bayswater. There is an option to catch the bus back to Auckland from Bayswater for those wanting a shorter walk. 15-18kms.

Leaving Brook Rd and surrounded by coastal wetlands with regenerating vegetation, the trail meanders up to the historic Brooks homestead, then heads south, across farmland and Hatton Rd and back onto the waterfront. High tide adds to the scenic beauty, with the trail following a cliff edge and drops back along the shore to explore Matakawau bays. Return via similar coastline trails, with detour to lookout and settlers' valley boardwalk, more farmland and wetlands, passing some stunning kauri trees. Approx. 10-12 km.

Over the bridge and up Massey Track to Cossey's dam before returning via Cossey Gorge Track. Native bush, good tracks but steep and inclines.

This is a 10km loop walk of the Clifton Road Peninsula and starts from the Porterfield Road carpark and takes you alongside the Porterfield Esplanade, the Turanga Creek Estuary, and also the Potts Road Esplanade. It's a nice walk with splendid water views, huge trees, farmland, majestic houses, and plentiful birdlife.

Starting at Parker Road, Huntly this is a return walk to the Southern Lookout where there are excellent views south across Hamilton. Track is undulating and can be rough in places. We will do a detour to take in the Kauri Loop Track.

The trip starts in the Okahu Valley and finishes at the Whirinaki River Road carpark. Tracks are benched and graded although the maintenance is a bit lacking.

DOC Brochure - Tracks and Walks in Whirinaki

Self-catered. Two standard hut tickets required. Approximately 35kms.

For more details and to register, refer to advertisement in Ngatira.