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: Sat Apr 9, 20222022 |
Pinnacles WalkThis popular walk leads to the Pinnacles Hut and on to the summit of the Pinnacles with spectacular views of the Coromandel Peninsula. We follow an historic packhorse route used... DETAILS |
Location: Thames |
4-5 -
Grade: 4-5 |
23 -
Date: Sat Apr 9, 20222022 |
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 |
22 -
Date: Sun Apr 10, 20222022 |
Waihi Beach North End 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 food, drink... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
3-0 -
Grade: 3 |
21 -
Date: Sun Apr 10, 20222022 |
Waihi Cemetery Walk - Mayors and CouncillorsGuided Waihi Cemetery Walk with Waihi Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. The theme - Mayors and Councillors. A guided walk telling the stories of some of Waihi’s... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
1-0 -
Grade: 1 |
20 -
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 |
19 -
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 |
18 -
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 |
2-0 -
Grade: 2 |
17 -
Date: Wed Apr 13, 20222022 |
Owharoa Falls Heritage Bike and Train RideTake a scenic bike ride to the Owharoa Falls and explore some of the area’s rich heritage along the way. Follow the stunning Ohinemuri River through gentle farmland as it... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi |
2-3 -
Grade: 2-3 |
16 -
Date: Wed Apr 13, 20222022 |
Bird Walk Photography 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 |
15 -
Date: Thu Apr 14, 20222022 |
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 |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
14 -
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 |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
13 -
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 |
3-4 -
Grade: 3-4 |
12 -
Date: Sat Apr 16, 20222022 |
Papakura Bay ShipwreckA fabulous walk that starts at Waimama Bay and then heads up into the bush and over to Papakura bay (Shipwreck Bay) and takes in the shipwreck of the “Hipi”... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
3-4 -
Grade: 3-4 |
11 -
Date: Sat Apr 16, 20222022 |
Uplands Road to Poupou StreamThis track through the Bush links up with a bull dozer track formed during geological investigations for the Kaimais Tunnel construction. There are some slippery clay sections, but the Bush... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
2-0 -
Grade: 2 |
10 -
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 |
3-4 -
Grade: 3-4 |
09 -
Date: Mon Apr 18, 20222022 |
Orokawa Trig WalkWe first proceed up Waihi Stream track, after viewing some water falls, we wend our way up a short but steep section of around 200m that takes us up to... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
08 -
Date: Tue Apr 19, 20222022 |
Sentinel Rock WalkA challenging climb to an isolated rock outcrop in the Kaimai Ranges that offers spectacular views across the valley. The track is marked, but mostly unformed and rough and steep”.... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Tue Apr 19, 20222022 |
Waihi Beach Trig Glowworm 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 |
06 -
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 |
05 -
Date: Wed Apr 20, 20222022 |
Butlers TrackJoin us to explore this track that once gave access between Paeroa and Waihi for both horse and bullock teams. From the Karangahake School carpark we head up the steep... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
3-0 -
Grade: 3 |
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Date: Thu Apr 21, 20222022 |
The Discovery Mine and Short Loop TrackPassing the site of the Discovery Mine, we will learn about this little known early mining venture at Waihi Beach, before continuing up the Waihi Beach Stream. We cross the... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
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Date: Thu Apr 21, 20222022 |
Tuahu Kauri LoopA magnificent kauri tree is a stunning feature of this walk. The kauri is known as Tuahu, named after its location on an old Māori route that was used as... DETAILS |
Location: Katikati |
1-0 -
Grade: 1 |
02 -
Date: Fri Apr 22, 20222022 |
Wires Track LoopDiscover the remnants of the Waihi Beach section of the Old Wires Track as it came via Waihi Beach and connected telegraphic communication between Auckland and Wellington. The track follows... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
01 -
Date: Sat Apr 23, 20222022 |
Dubbo 96 Track Loop WalkFrom the Karangahake Gorge carpark we cross the first swing bridge and then take the upper right hand trail to the Scotsman Gully track before heading left on the country... DETAILS |
Location: Waihi Beach |
4-0 -
Grade: 4 |
00 -
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.