Upcoming walks 2020
Walks on this programme may be changed for reasons of safety, due to track or weather conditions.
SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT
The Club does its best to provide safe trips. However, all outdoor activities of this nature attract some risk. You are responsible for your personal safety and your participation in trips acknowledges acceptance of this.
The Club does its best to provide safe trips. However, all outdoor activities of this nature attract some risk. You are responsible for your personal safety and your participation in trips acknowledges acceptance of this.
Unless otherwise specified, transport to all walks is by chartered bus.
27 September - Waiheke Island - Northern Headland Walk and Cable Bay Vineyard
Fullers ferry
9am sailing
Everyone’s happy place. The northern headland walk is a favourite, wonderful views, stunning clifftop homes and a glass of wine or cup of coffee at the vineyard if you wish! B option available. Low tide 10.27am. Book with Fullers. www.fullers.co.nz/timetables-and-fares/
Leaders: Janet Lowe & Joan King
Leaders: Janet Lowe & Joan King
11 October - Programme Change - Port Waikato: Sunset Beach, River & Dunes
South - normal start
Bus $30
Where the Waikato River empties into the Tasman Sea, this laid-back area has real charm. A good walk taking in a beautiful beach, ever-changing dunes, interesting history, a gem of a garden reserve and a great cafe!
Suitable for everyone. Low tide late morning.
Leaders: Lawrie Scott & Sharleen Bishop
Suitable for everyone. Low tide late morning.
Leaders: Lawrie Scott & Sharleen Bishop
17 - 21 October: NEW PLYMOUTH
Five days away! Mt Taranaki, Pukekura Park, the coastal walkway, Len Lye Centre, Pukeiti, and that's just for starters! More details later. Leaders: Molly Burke & Sharleen Bishop
08 November - Duders Regional Park & McNicol Homestead, Clevedon
South - normal start
Bus $35
South - normal start
Bus $35
A farm park on a peninsula with 360 degree views and several walking trails, a pa site and Clevedon's famous buffalo herd. Options for A and B walkers. Plus a visit to historic McNicol Homestead. Entrance fee included.
Leaders: Anne Knight & Janet Lowe
Leaders: Anne Knight & Janet Lowe
22 November - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A short walk afterwards.
Own transport
Own transport
06 December - Xmas Trip - Hamilton Gardens & Waiwhakareke
South - normal start
Bus $40
Since we last visited Hamilton Gardens almost four years ago, three very different themed areas have been opened: the Surrealist, Picturesque and Katherine Mansfield Gardens. We may also visit the new Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, an ecological restoration project at Horseshoe Lake.
Leaders to be advised later.
Leaders to be advised later.
