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▼ See below for where to meet, what to bring, and other information.
◄ See the Evening Walks page
for full details of Wednesday Evening walks.
DATE
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DESCRIPTION
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TIME
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LEADER
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PHONE
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22 Aug
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Shakespear Regional Park
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9:00 am
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Dave W
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828 3274
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Situated at the end of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, this idyllic spot has
everything, a few hills, open farmland and great coastal views.
We will also take in some of the track near Army Bay, which we recall the
club doing before. Note the later start time (treat yourself for a wee sleep in!).
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27-29 Aug
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Te Aroha Weekend (hot pools!)
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Friday
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Peter T
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828 3274
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Get yourself into hot water.
A great little spot for a winter’s get away. We will have exclusive use of a cottage as our base.
Full day walk on Saturday to the summit (952m) for great views across the Hauraki Plains returning
via the Tūi Mines and another local hike on the Sunday. Accommodation: $20pp per night. Self catering.
Dine out Saturday night optional.
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29 Aug
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Cascade Area
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9:30 am
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Dennis
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813 1176
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Slight change of plan from last mag. Local introductory walk still being offered
but now in the Cascades area. Join Dennis on a romp around the Waitakeres from the
Cascades car park, Upper Kauri, Long Road to Pae-O-Te-Rangi farm, Whatitira Track
back to the cars.
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5 Sep
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Walk on the WILD side
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8:30 am
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Peter T
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828 3274
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For those who misse out last year, this popular walk is being repeated.
Starting at the Ōtara City Centre we will make our way to Point
View Reserve in Dannemora using as many connecting reserves and green
belts as possible. We will lunch amongst the magnificent stand of
native trees at Murphy’s Bush and top up our education with a quick
visit to the Fó-Guāng-Shān (佛光山)
buddhist temple (the largest temple in N.Z.)
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12 Sep
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Long Bay Regional Park
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8:30 am
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Bruce
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522 6982
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This is a day out at the Long Bay Regional park with a slight variation.
As this is an easy walk we have decided to provide the following options.
(A) Meet at the café at the Park for Sunday Brunch at 9:30am.
Cost $15-$20 (or whatever). A delightful way to start a Sunday tramp
for a change.
(B) If you do not wish to partake of the above, meet at the
café at 10:30am and look enviously at those who have dined well and
will be ready for a good walk.
The walk will include the nature trail loop and will take us right to the
end of the entrance to the Ōakura River and return to Long Bay.
Please contact the leader, especially if you wish to partake in option A.
It may also be possible to form car pools at Glen Eden for Option A at 8:30am,
and for Option B at 9:30am.
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19 Sep
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Introductory — Cascades area
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9:30 am
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Wendy
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832 2869
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This is an introductory trip with the view if any of the group want to branch off
and make it longer can do so.
Starting at the Auckland City Walk then on to the Upper Kauri then Lower Kauri
and Long Road, Sisam, Simla and along the Fenceline for lunch, with a view of
the dam. Those who want can make it longer from here though we’ll have to
elect someone on the day to lead this. Down dome more of the Fenceline,
onto Cascades to the cars. We’ll have a coffee stop at the Railway Café
on the way home for those who want to.
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21 Sep
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Club Evening
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7:30 PM at Kelston Community Centre
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Christine Major will show photos of her trip last summer
over the Five Passes in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Also a side trip up the Whitbourn Valley of the Rees-Dart
track.
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26 Sep
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Kaipara Coastal Farm
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8:30 am
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Ralph L
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09 426 0327
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NEW WALK! For this walk we have been given permission to tramp
on a 1300 hectare farm that has been in the same family for 150
years. With 100 hectares of the farm now being part of a
conservation project the walk will take around 4½-5 hours
and will include farm paddocks, native bush, rural and coatal
views bedise the Kaipara harbour.
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8-9 Oct
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Mystery Weekend
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T.B.A.
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Pam G
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838 5186
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???? Where are we going? All will be revealed on the 8th October...
Accommodation in the luxury house: Single $25, couple $40 per night.
Accommodation in cabins: Single $15, couple $25 per night.
Food – self-catering. Saturday night dine out optional.
Tramps are easy, medium, and hard – something for everyone.
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Tramping Trips
Day tramping trips are held almost every Sunday, meeting outside the
Post Shop in Glenmall Place, Glen Eden
(map,
map2)
and leaving at 8:30 am, unless otherwise stated in the programme.
Introductory tramping trips are held approximately once a month,
leaving at 9:30 am from outside the Post Shop in Glenmall Place, Glen Eden
(map,
map2)
unless otherwise stated in the monthly magazine.
A weekend tramping trip is organized approximately every 4-6 weeks.
Meeting arrangements are communicated by the trip leader
to participants. Weekend trips do not leave from Glenmall Place.
What to bring on a day tramping trip
- Lunch (including drink) & extra eats (scroggin) to nibble at during the day.
- Waterproof raincoat or parka.
- Woollen/polarfleece jersey/bushshirt and a hat of some kind.
- Footwear; boots are desirable though not essential.
Sandshoes or training shoes will do for a start.
A plastic bag for dirty footwear is handy as many drivers
do not appreciate muddy boots in their car.
- A plastic bag or pack liner. As no pack is waterproof,
a plastic bag will keep the contents dry.
It is a good idea to pack clothing in a plastic bag as well.
- Carry your own medication for any allergies i.e asthma etc.,
and if you have a medical condition please let the leader know.
What to bring on a weekend tramp
Contact the trip leader to find out what you need to take
with you, as the equipment may differ depending on the trip.
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