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...]
Walk 25: Moir Point/Parkview Waters – NEW
GRADE 2 - Max 30 Walk the brand new Parkview Waters track with its great views then connect via two further suburban tracks to the Lincoln Reserve. Stroll along the reserve to the Mangawhai Point subdivision and its spectacular coastal walkway, pa site, and giant pohutukawa returning along a … [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...]
Walk 30: MAZ and the Park – New
GRADE 2 - Max 30 The Magic of The MAZ Park will be revealed. We will walk through both Wetlands and Kanuka covered areas so close to roads yet so far away in its entwining delightfulness of quiet bush tracks. We will climb the Lookout tower for views across the Park and golf course and visit … [Read more...]
Geology – the story of our coastline
SATURDAY GRADE 2 - max 20 people: A fascinating exploration along the beach. How often do you discover different rock formations and wonder how they were created? Enjoy a fascinating beach walk whilst learning the Earth’s history in the rocks of the Mangawhai surf beach, foreshore … [Read more...]
Romance on the Kaipara – Saturday
SATURDAY GRADE 2-3: max 35 people: 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 our first known woman novelist, Jane Mander as she wrote … [Read more...]
Te Arai Unwrapped
SATURDAY GRADE 2 - max 25 people: More treasures on our doorstep! Explore Te Arai, a relatively recent addition to the Auckland Regional Park network. Starting from the Te Arai Point car park we head south over the headland capturing 360 degree panoramic views. We explore parts of the … [Read more...]
Tomarata Lakes to the Beach
SATURDAY GRADE 2 - max 35 people: Discover the serenity of isolation Visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and peaceful beaches. Discover the serenity and isolation of Tomarata. This mostly flat (except for a climb over Te Arai headland) beautiful walk takes us from the Lake … [Read more...]