John Campbell - Phone: 09 292 7521/021 132 5940

Waharau Regional Park starting from the car park, the green bush walk, passes through regenerating bush and lovely tree ferns. Then on to the yellow bush walk that goes further up along a logging track. Returning to visitors centre and toilets stop before driving to Kaiaua Bay View Hotel for lunch.

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Lesley J Smith - Phone: 021 077 5278

The Wattle Downs Walkway goes around the edge of the Wattle Downs peninsula, through Kauri Point Reserve and Wattle Downs Esplanade Reserve. Some views through to Manukau Heads. Walking on paths.

Dale Hollands - Phone: 021 040 6887

Waitawheta, Northern Kaimais. From Franklin Road follow Waitawheta Valley tramway to Daleys Clearing Track, Mangakino Pack Track and to Dickeys Flat. Highlights include passing a section of Kauri, two river crossings (expect wet feet), and a visit to Daleys Hut.  If time allows possible loop of Windows Walk.  A short car shuffle.

Geoff Glover - Phone: 021 456 837

Chelsea Heritage Walk, Passing Chelsea sugar factory the walk continues through the numerous tracks, surrounded by native and exotic vegetation. Most tracks wind their way through the bush valley that Duck Creek runs down and at the head of the valley stand two large, old kauri (Agathis australis). A Kauri Point Centennial Park and into the Chatswood reserve. Along the way there are short excursions down to some of the quiet and secluded bays, such as Kendall Bay.

Dimitiris Papadakis - Phone: 021 129 9007

Varied circuit, comprising several reserves and the Glenfield Coastal Walkway. 3-4 hours

Jenny Wilton - Phone: (09) 292 4848 / 022 309 3188

Pukapuka Track, Upper Mangatawhiri Camp ground car park. Crossing Mangatawhiri Dam heading up Lilburne Road, follow the road to the entrance of Pukapuka Track. The track follows through regenerating bush to the summit 470m, to the track end to Mangatangi camp site for lunch, (an option to walk to the Trig 487m) following Mangatangi Hill Road, back to Mangatawhiri Dam Camp ground.

Marlene Lynam - Phone: 027 647 8422

Monika Mazur - Phone: 09 266 1076 or 021 211 0237

We will meet Marlene and the Pokeno Tramping Club at Te Aroha i-Site Visitor Information Centre, Whitaker St (opposite Countdown Supermarket). From here, we walk straight up into the Domain. Marlene will lead us through the bush covered foothills of Mt Te Aroha.

You will be treated to some real eye openers – views of the outstretched Hauraki Plains, pretty waterfalls, beautiful bush including an extensive puriri grove, birdlife, elaborate bridges, a boardwalk that skirts around a sheer rock face and the Mokena Geyser, the only hot water soda geyser in the world. Good well defined tracks, steep in places, in excellent condition all year round, ascending on the ‘’Gum Ta Native’’ track and descending via ‘’System of a Down’’ track which loops back onto Te Aroha Domain for a late lunch.

Approx 3.5 hours walking, 7 kms

Malcolm Allen - Phone: 021 238 8948

The tramp involves some road walking and a bush track along a ridge top. We will stop for lunch at the Mangatangi Ridge camp ground, from where there is an optional 15 minutes each way side trip to Mangatangi Trig to see the view.

Return either back along the bush track or along the valley road. Little mud, no stream crossings. 6 to 7 hours. 

Meryl Finlayson - Phone: 09 235 1146 or phone/text 0274 239 724

Walking this loop includes Pukekohe Hill, Belmont Hill, Cape Hill, the Knoll (or Rock) and Roseville Park. It starts Pukekohe Train Station. This track links many parks and reserves with nice views of the town from the volcanic hilltops.

Bill Pepler - Phone: 09 266 6846 / 021 073 7019

This scenic walk will start at Half Moon Bay Marina and runs along the Tamaki Estuary to Panmure Bridge. The pathway is reasonably flat for easy walking, except some steep stairs near Half Moon Bay end. Enjoy amazing views across the Estuary to Mt Wellington and Point England.

We’ll do a little street walking before we circumnavigate Panmure Basin. Bird watching, admiring the private homes and gardens en route before returning to our cars at Pakuranga. Approx 14km walking. Car shuffle required.

Heather Chapman - Phone: (09) 292 8608 / 021 714 274

The track starts in the northern end of Clevedon. The newly renovated boardwalks and stairways make for a pleasant bush walk and kauri trees. From here we head to the summit, down the through bush and a farm track to Kimpton Road. This is part of the Te Araroa Trail.

Jackie Taylor - Phone: 021 261 7411

Starting in Maratoto Valley we will follow a stream up to a ridge then explore the former Golden Cross mine and regeneration work. Return by same track. There are a number of stream crossings so poles recommended.

John Campbell - Phone: 09 292 7521/021 132 5940

Jenny Wilton - Phone: (09) 292 4848 / 022 309 3188

Cheltenham Beach is a sandy beach within close proximity to the North Head Historic Reserve. The beach enjoys splendid views of Rangitoto Island. North Head is a defence site and lookout that was made to protect Auckland from a feared Russian invasion in the 1880s. You can now walk through the military tunnel complex and see gun emplacements, fortifications and searchlights. Don’t forget to bring your touch to explore the tunnels.