Sun | 8.45am* | Grade 1 | Maximum 25 walkers |$25 | NEW The extraordinary tale of the schooner Daring built in the thriving Mangawhai Estuary in 1863. Marooned several years later on the west coast, lost and forgotten until another extraordinary event, a storm in 2018 revealed her … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 - … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
Walk 10: Dilmah Tea Party @ Penrose Farm NEW
GRADE 1 - Max 25 A MORNING NOT TO BE MISSED Revisit one of our inaugural walks up to Penrose Cottage and Farm, a little bit of country life close to the village. Wander through the garden and handcrafted cottage with the ambience of earlier times. Enjoy a Dilmah Tea Party in the cottage … [Read more...]
Walk 16: Mangawhai Garden Spectacular
GRADE 1 - Max 35 Town and country gardens, some old some new! A rare opportunity to view some unique and special Mangawhai gardens. These distinctive properties have been selected for their unusual features; they are lush, colourful, creative and inspiring. The owners are devoted and passionate … [Read more...]
Walk 26: Backbay/Gumdiggers – NEW
GRADE 1 - Max 35 Walk the Back Bay track to the jetty and return via the beautiful jointed rush wetland to link with the new Gumdiggers Track bordering the upper harbour and its spectacular pohutukawa groves. Enter a mature kanuka forest established on old gumlands before returning with fresh … [Read more...]
Historic Walk from the past
Lots of tales, both fact and fiction, to be told as you reimagine a Mangawhai confronting pakeha settlers. Stroll along Moir Street, which quickly became a busy centre of commerce involving kauri timber, gum, ship chandlery and supply stores. The wharf, tavern, billiard saloon, and more, … [Read more...]
Walk 28: Lake View Wander
GRADE 1/2 - Max 25 Back by popular demand! Delight in a pleasant amble around this peaceful private estate of currently 54 Lots which surround a spectacular lake. This Estate has large areas of communal land to be planted in over 2000 native plants. An extensive trapping program targets … [Read more...]
4 Beaches & an Ice-cream – NEW – SUNDAY
SUNDAY GRADE 1 - max 30 people: Brand new walk taking 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 at each stop. We … [Read more...]