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SUNDAY GRADE 3 – max 30 people: From the road, Bald Rock looks like a huge sphere beckoning passing walkers.
Take the two kilometre climb up this distinctive outcrop to experience 360 degree panoramic views from the Kaipara Harbour to Mangawhai.
Bald Rock is an unusual outcrop of grey/white sandstone, known as NZ’s ‘half dome’. Walk through lush regenerating kauri forest known locally as ‘Pretty Bush’.
Both walks are rich in history and are led by local identities who are direct descendants of the first European settlers who once lived beside this outstanding landmark.
“Spectacular” – last year participant.
Degree of difficulty: While this walk is on a well formed track it climbs steadily before a short narrow ridge onto Bald Rock itself. Walkers can choose not to undertake this final section. The rest of the walk is on flat to rolling pasture.
Equipment: Good walking shoes will suffice although boots would be better. A walking pole if you normally carry one. Bring m’tea, lunch, water.
Carpool: Assembly time 9.00am, 3-4hrs, $25.00
Permission for access is granted at the generosity of The Estate of Thomas Coates
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Many years ago my self and cousin aidin reddy walked up the track leading to the top of bould rock….guided by his father my uncle myles……I remember sitting right on the edge looking out ….looking down on our nana reddys house on the left…and the old concrete works in the middle…and uncle Adrian’s house on the right…..wow…..did not no the history of the area at the time..
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cool story 🙂
My family lived in auckkand….my sister and i would come to kaiwaka for holidays….and stay at nana reddys…..just after the last bridge before the track up bould rock, heading towards mangawhai….I have caught eels al around that area…..