Walks Calendar
9-24 April 2022
Walk / Cycle Track Grading:
1 - Suitable for most walkers/cyclists.
3 - Includes short steep or rough sections. Moderate fitness level required.
5 - Challenging steep sections, rough areas or river crossings. A high level of fitness required.
Weather:
This festival is centered around the outdoors, but unfortunately the weather isn't always on our side. If any event is postponed due to weather, every Endeavour will be made to reschedule the walk or event.
Kauri Dieback Information:
With the Kauri Dieback situation some walks may be affected. Please keep an eye on our website for details and further updates. We ask all participants to please make sure they clean their shoes and boots, walking sticks and anything else that comes into contact with the ground before entering and as you come out of the bush. Go to www.kauridieback.co.nz for details.
COVID-19 REMINDER:
Please remain vigilant regarding COVID-19 levels and restrictions.
- Stay home if you are sick or unwell
- Practice good hygiene
- Keep a track of where you have been
Go to www.covid19.govt.nz for details.
Unite Against COVID-19.
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Date: Thu Apr 8, 20212021 |
Waihi Beach Trig Night WalkJoin us near sunset for a short trek up to the Waihi Beach Trig where we will watch the sun set over our 9km stretch of paradise. Once darkness has... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
3-0 -
Grade: 3 |
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Date: Sat Apr 10, 20212021 |
Tuhua/Mayor Island Walk - FULLY BOOKEDTuhua is the ancestral home of the Te Whanau A Tauwhao ki Tuhua. Tuhua is also the Maori name of obsidian and is one of the few places in Aotearoa... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
5-0 -
Grade: 5 |
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Date: Thu Apr 15, 20212021 |
Photography walk along the Yeoman Walkway - Bird WalkWalk along the Uretara along the Bird Walk as far as the park at the top by Summerset. Where we will have morning tea (BYO Morning Tea) before returning our... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
1-0 -
Grade: 1 |
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Date: Fri Apr 16, 20212021 |
Waterways Adventure Omokoroa Kayaks - MorningDifficulty: Medium level of fitness required. Kayak around the waterways of Omokoroa with a guided tour of the company owner Lawrence. Sit on kayaks for easy accessibility. Bird life, possibly fish,... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
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Grade: |
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Date: Sat Apr 17, 20212021 |
Karangahake, Dubbo 96 track and Dickey FlatParking will be at the Karangahake Reserve. Crossing the first swing bridge, we will take the upper right hand trail to the Scotsman Gully track. After completing this track, we... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Sat Apr 17, 20212021 |
The Blade Carpark WalkWill start on the Pa Kereru Loop track, then turn onto the Leyland O’Brien tramway track. Walk down to spot by the river and return the same way and then... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
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Grade: 1-2 |
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Date: Sun Apr 18, 20212021 |
Waihi Beach Gold Mining HistoryDiscover the history of Waihi Beach Gold Mining and the Treasure Island Reef. Our guide Ian Robinson is a wealth of knowledge and has some fascinating stories. Bring lunch and... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
3-0 -
Grade: 3 |
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Date: Fri Apr 23, 20212021 |
Lindemann Loop TrackEnjoy a walk through time exploring Lindemann Loop track, imagining life in the 1900. Trek past waterfalls, rock relics and appreciate the Kauri milling and dam while you take a... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
3-4 -
Grade: 3-4 |
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Date: Sat Apr 24, 20212021 |
Waihi Beach Wires Loop TrackThis is a track up a ridge line behind the old dam. The Waihi Beach Wires Track is a beautiful hike up and down ridges before reaching a rewarewa grove.... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Wed Apr 28, 20212021 |
Waihi Beach Stream Short Loop TrackCrossing the Waihi beach stream and back, this track gradually rises through bush past waterfalls. A 10-15 minute ascent leads to views over the Orokawa Reserve and Waihi Beach before... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Wed Apr 28, 20212021 |
Waterways Adventure Omokoroa KayaksDifficulty: Medium level of fitness required. Kayak around the waterways of Omokoroa with a guided tour of the company owner Lawrence. Sit on kayaks for easy accessibility. Bird life, possibly fish,... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
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Grade: |
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Date: Sat May 1, 20212021 |
Orokawa Bay and William Wright FallsWalk through Pohutukawa bush along the cliff-tops to secluded Orokawa Bay, then head up the creek to the stunning William Wright Falls. The creek and the falls cut through amazing... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Sun May 2, 20212021 |
Waihi Beach Orokawa Trig WalkWe will proceed up Waihi Stream track. After viewing some water falls, we scramble up a short but steep section of around 200m that takes us up to the Fire... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
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Grade: 4-5 |
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Date: Sun May 2, 20212021 |
Waihi Cemetery Walk - Movers and Shakers of Early WaihiGuided Waihi Cemetery Walk with Waihi Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. The theme - ‘Movers and Shakers of Early Waihi’. A guided walk talking about some of... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
1-0 -
Grade: 1 |
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Date: Sat Apr 9, 20222022 |
Pinnacles WalkOrganisers: Kauaeranga Tramping Club: Rose Davis, Chub Quigg, Greg Laslett, Chris Browne This popular walk leads to the Pinnacles Hut and on to the summit of the Pinnacles with spectacular... DETAILS |
Location: Thames |
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Grade: 4-5 |
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Date: Mon Apr 11, 20222022 |
Duncan's Dairy Farm WalkThis walk travels through a dairy farm. Starting at the tanker loop parking area off Woodlands Road, take a half hour journey up the farm’s main race to excellent views... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
2-0 -
Grade: 2 |
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Date: Tue Apr 12, 20222022 |
Daly's Clearing Hut LoopThe start of the track is about 11 km from Waihi. Track starts from the end of Franklin Road, off Waitawheta Road from SH2 near Waikino. Take care as this... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
3-0 -
Grade: 3 |
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Date: Wed Apr 13, 20222022 |
Coromandel Coastal WalkwayExperience the magnificent Coromandel Coastal Walkway, an old bridle path once used by early Maori and European Settlers to link east with west at the tip of the remote yet... DETAILS |
Location: Coromandel |
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Grade: 2 |
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Date: Thu Apr 14, 20222022 |
Mount Karangahake Summit WalkThe Mount Karangahake walk is a walk around 9km. The walk starts on the gorge floor and finishes at the summit of Mount Karangahake, over 500 metres above the Waitawheta... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
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Grade: 4 |
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Date: Sat Apr 16, 20222022 |
McBinns Stream TrackOrganiser: Kauaeranga Tramping Club: Chub Quigg, Rose Davis The track starts at the ford near the end of Maratoto Road and follows the Maratoto Branch of the Hikutaia River. The... DETAILS |
Location: Thames |
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Grade: 3-4 |
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Date: Sun Apr 17, 20222022 |
Kauri Walk to Dickey FlatEnjoy the beautiful settings along the Dean and Mangakino Pack tracks to where the Mangakino Stream and Waitawheta River converge. Tramp along the Waitawheta River (writhing serpent) discover the few... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
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Grade: 3-4 |
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Date: Wed Apr 20, 20222022 |
A walk through Martha mine pit fenceOceanaGold is offering a walk inside the Martha mine pit fence, around our perimeter road. Get views of the Martha mine like never before. We will stop off and take... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
2-0 -
Grade: 2 |
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Date: Sun Apr 24, 20222022 |
Historic Shortland Wharf & historic sites walkThe walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic sites in the vicinity, including first Methodist... DETAILS |
Location: Thames |
1-0 -
Grade: 1 |
Health and Safety
For your health and safety please:
- Wear suitable shoes/boots and clothing.
- Register for all walks at least three days prior to the walk and declare any medical conditions/medication when you register.
- Bring your own wet weather gear.
- Bring a water bottle, snack food and any medication needed for all walks. For longer walks, please be prepared to bring lunch, first aid kit and torch.
- Stay with the group and follow any instructions given by your walk leader.