Upcoming walks 2024
28 July - Clevedon Arboretum & Sculpture Park and Ayrlie's Wetland
Riverhaven Artland in Clevedon, an arboretum and a sculpture park, plus a place where nature greets art.
Riverhaven Artland in Clevedon, an arboretum and a sculpture park, plus a place where nature greets art.
11 August - Gems of the Waitakere Ranges
A varied and interesting walk now that tracks are reopening.
A varied and interesting walk now that tracks are reopening.
25 August - Orewa and Eaves Bush
Peaceful Eaves Bush proves there is more to Orewa than its legendary beach. We can enjoy beach, bush and the estuary area as well as learning of the historic significance of Orewa.
Peaceful Eaves Bush proves there is more to Orewa than its legendary beach. We can enjoy beach, bush and the estuary area as well as learning of the historic significance of Orewa.
8 September - Takapuna and Devonport Suburban and Coastal Walk
Includes the new Patuone Walkway in Takapuna, Northboro Reserve and Polly's Track
through Mary Barrett Glade, plus Cambria Reserve.
Includes the new Patuone Walkway in Takapuna, Northboro Reserve and Polly's Track
through Mary Barrett Glade, plus Cambria Reserve.
22 September - Port Waikato
Port Waikato sits on the south bank of the Waikato River at its outflow into the Tasman Sea. This laid-back area has real charm. A good walk taking in a beautiful beach, ever-changing dunes, and a gem of a garden reserve.
Port Waikato sits on the south bank of the Waikato River at its outflow into the Tasman Sea. This laid-back area has real charm. A good walk taking in a beautiful beach, ever-changing dunes, and a gem of a garden reserve.
6 October - Hunua Ranges - Kokako Walk
This vast patch of native forest is Auckland's largest and the home to the rare kokako
and primitive pepeketua/Hochstetter's frog.
This vast patch of native forest is Auckland's largest and the home to the rare kokako
and primitive pepeketua/Hochstetter's frog.
20 October - Waitakere Ranges Cascade Walk
This walk has re-opened after a six year restoration effort.
Home to some of the ranges' oldest and most precious stands of kauri.
3 November - Waipu Coastal Walkway
Magnificent coastal views, a small rocky beach, Waipu limestone rocks (similar to the Pancake Rocks on the West Coast of the South Island) and pohutukawa forest.
The B's will walk part of the Coastal Walkway before visiting the national award winning sand dune restoration project. Waipu Museum visit.
17 November - Annual General Meeting
Following morning tea, two qualified instructors are going to provide us with an hour's free first aid instruction.
Following morning tea, two qualified instructors are going to provide us with an hour's free first aid instruction.
1 December - Hamilton Gardens
Always worth a visit with the ongoing additions to these gardens.
They have just been named as one of the top 1% of travel experiences in the world.
Always worth a visit with the ongoing additions to these gardens.
They have just been named as one of the top 1% of travel experiences in the world.
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.