Thank you to all who came to Walk Explore & Celebrate for our 20th Mangawhai Walking Weekend. With 760 walk registrations over 4 days including Troubadour, a sold out Food and Wine Festival and Celebration lunch, it was a wonderful a weekend. Without the support of our extraordinary community, this event would not happen and we are grateful for their ongoing support. 185 Volunteer Guides over the 4 days Cavern Homes Mike Pero Dilmah Teas Align Mark Bygraves Transcon Freight Pat Mason Engineering Rush Coffee Plastic Free Mangawhai Clive Davey Micheal Tuck Grant Crow and Jessica Leigh Hinton for their beautiful photography. Thank you so much to you all!
Thursday long Tramp or a Day on the Water?
As usual our annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend is about having a range of activities on offer – this year they include: Thursday Long Tramp Enjoy a vigorous day on a botanical journey through outstanding Northland forest, the green backdrop of Mangawhai. A event for serious walkers More on this A Day on the Water Our estuary activities are back, enjoy paddle boarding or kayaking on the glorious Mangawhai estuary, learn to surf also returns, this is your chance to give them a go! Also on offer this year We have new walks to explore music, magic and a little RocknRoll on Friday afternoons estuary ramble on the Troubadour […]
30 Walks are now online for 2019 Mangawhai Walking Weekend
The March 2019 Mangawhai Walking Weekend is the 20th anniversary of this great walking event. The organisers believe this will be the best yet and we do hope you are able to help us celebrate. The 20th Mangawhai Walking Weekend, 28-31 March 2019, promises to be a winner with fun new walks, new entertainers on the Troubadour Trail and special favourites returning for the Food and Wine Festival. The weekend is shaping up to be good fun all round. The weekend begins on Thursday 28th March with a strenuous day-long tramp exploring the outstanding Northland forest which provides the green backdrop to Mangawhai. A recent botanical survey has revealed over 140 native species […]
2019 Troubadour Trail
The ever popular Troubadour Trail will once again be a feature of the annual Mangawhai Walking Weekend. Friday 29th of March – free for children under 16yrs
Walk 1. The Long Tramp
GRADE 3/4 – Max 30 For the keen tramper, a day tramp on Thursday 28, a bit of a delicious entrée to a great weekend. The Tramp will take in all 4 tracks in the Tanekaha Tramping Track Complex on the southern slopes of the Brynderwyns. The best forest tracks in Northland with outstanding native forest, beautiful streams and waterfalls, and great views, a fine tramp with experienced guides. Degree of difficulty: This is a serious day tramp with some steep climbs but lots of easy walking. Walkers need to be fit and up for an 8 hour day. Equipment: Good boots essential and a walking pole useful. Wet weather […]
Walk 2: Art & Gardens – NEW
GRADE 1 – Max 25 This walk is created especially to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Stroll through 5 outstanding venues, admire the very different art and sculpture with knowledgeable guides. Be amazed at the talent of our local enthusiasts and get a few ideas for your own garden. Enjoy two local tracks as you walk between venues concluding with a bush meander via MAZ and the Pioneer Village (with their own activity and sculptures) to the Museum car park. Be amazed at the talent of our local enthusiasts and get a few ideas for your own garden. Degree of difficulty: Easy walking slight grades GRADE 1 – Max 25 Equipment:Good walking […]
Walk 3: Four Beaches & an Ice-cream
GRADE 1 – Max 35 This walk which was new in 2018, met with a very high approval rating. It takes in four of the most beautiful beaches in the country in just over 4 hours! Learn a little of the history of the beaches and enjoy either a 10 – 15 minute guided walk at each beach or a peaceful sit – your choice. We start with morning tea under an enormous pohutukawa tree above Langs Beach followed by a short walk, or bring your folding chair and just gaze out to sea. On to Waipu Cove where you get your ice cream and a stroll on the beach. […]
Walk 4: A Botanical Bush Tramp in Marunui Conservation
GRADE 4 – Max 20 An energetic bush walk over private covenanted land in the Brynderwyns where 43 Northland brown kiwi have been released since 2013. Learn about Marunui’s conservation work and kiwi care and brush up on your knowledge of native flora in the company of an experienced botanist. A great opportunity to appreciate the special values of mature bush – northern rata, nikau, puriri, kauri, climbers and epiphytes and various native birds. There are reminders of kauri logging days and Maori habitation and from Pa Hill you can enjoy expansive coastal and rural views. The walk concludes with afternoon tea. “Enjoyed immensely & impressed with conservation” – last […]
Walk 5: Bald Rock and Kauri Bush Walk
GRADE 3 – Max 30 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. The walk to Bald Rock is made possible by the generous permission of the Trustees of the Thomas […]
Walk 6: Blokes’ Sheds
GRADE 1- Max 20 What’s happening behind the 2019 shed doors? With all new sheds, open the door to see what’s inside! Visit some Mangawhai sheds where some good keen locals indulge in their passions. We had Sheilas come along last year and are welcome again but remember no talk of babies, cooking or dressmaking in the blokes sheds! “Great variety, all interesting & informative” – last year participant. Degree of difficulty: Very easy, bus transport between sheds. GRADE 1- Max 20 Equipment: Good covered shoes – no jandals. Bring lunch and water. Bus transport: Assembly time 8.45am, 4-5hrs, $35.00
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