Famous for its fertile hills and avocado orchards, come on a cross country trek with us and enjoy the history and variety of this part of ‘old Mangawhai’. We start at an avocado orchard on the volcanic soils of the Tara and learn about the programme of regenerative agriculture taking place to … [Read more...]
Tomarata Lakes to the Beach
Discover the serenity and isolation of Tomarata before ending up at the remote and untouched South Te Arai (Forestry) beach. This mostly flat (except for a climb over the Te Arai headland) beautiful walk takes you from the Lake View Chalets with their clear view of the sand-lakes, Slipper and … [Read more...]
Geology
How often do you discover different rock formations and wonder how they were created? Enjoy a fascinating beach walk whilst learning about the Earth’s history from the rocks of the Mangawhai surf beach, foreshore and beyond with guide Dr Gary Carr, geologist, teacher and part time resident. … [Read more...]
Te Arai Unwrapped
This walk is like unwrapping a present and discovering something new as each layer is removed. Starting and finishing at Te Arai Point car park you will climb to a trig, take in 360 degree panoramic views, learn about the area’s fascinating history and its connection to Cornwall Park, discover … [Read more...]
Walk 9: Doggy Walk
GRADE 2 - Max 25 Let your dog enjoy being a dog! A short drive from Mangawhai, the lush beauty of a working farm awaits you and your dog. This is an off the lead adventure where doggies are free to rumble and tumble with their doggie friends. This farm walk includes pasture, bush, plenty of open … [Read more...]
Walk 11: Flavours of the Hills – REFRESHED
GRADE 2 - Max 35 Come on a tour with us and enjoy exceptional rich and creamy avocados and the most divine honey you will have ever tasted. Keeping it healthy there’s gold medal extra virgin olive oil from 2 different groves, with very different tastes. Then there’s the wine! Brooke Lane … [Read more...]
Hash Run
GRADE 2/3 - Max 20A Hash House Harriers fun run ideal for the young at heart and fleet of foot. For runners and walkers, with the emphasis on having fun rather than a test of athletic ability! The concept is “Hare and Hounds” following a trail laid by the hare. This 90 minute run/walk … [Read more...]
Walk 19: Romance on the Kaipara
GRADE 2/3 Max 35 We meet two women thwarted in love as a little section of Kaipara history is revealed. Tucked onto the harbour edge, behind Kaiwaka, our visit will bring to life the landscape that influenced novelist Jane Mander, who wrote ‘The Story of a New Zealand River’’ … [Read more...]
Walk 21: Tern Point Ramble
GRADE 2/3 - Max 25 Take this rare chance to walk through the well-established Tern Point Farm Park community, uniquely located between the Mangawhai estuary, the wildlife refuge and the new Tara Iti golf course. After strolling through some productive olive groves, you will have an opportunity … [Read more...]
Walk 23: Views from the Hinterland – NEW
GRADE 2/3 - Max 35 Visit an old woolshed and maybe see a sheep shorn. Walk across the road for morning tea and spectacular views over Mangawhai estuary and the islands. Stroll across the paddocks and take in views west and north towards Kaiwaka and Baldrock. Cruise Lawrence road with its great … [Read more...]