Sat | 9.15am | Grade 3+| Maximum 25 walkers | $25 Enjoy a guided tour of this working farm and gated community. The farm is 450ha, half of which is native bush and half a sheep and beef farm, with stunning coastal views and a long history. The walk is a rare opportunity to see behind the gates … [Read more...]
Jurassic landscape walk – new this year
Sat| 8.15am | Grade 3+ | Maximum 12 walkers | $55 | NEW A rare opportunity to walk amongst the ancient limestone karst rocks formed eons ago on the seafloor before rising up above the ocean to be sculpted over millions of years into wondrous forms. See cave entrances and tomos that … [Read more...]
Thornleigh Farm – Past, Present and Future
Sat | 9am| Grade 3| Maximum walkers 25 | $25 Thornleigh farm has been in the same whanau since 1860 when descendants arrived from England. For the last forty years this farm has been employing sustainable farming techniques. While walking over part of the 170 acres … [Read more...]
Tomarata Lakes to the Beach
Sat | 9am | Grade 3| Maximum 35 walkers |$45 Discover the serenity and isolation of Tomarata and South Te Arai Starting with a bus trip from the Mangawhai Domain, this mostly flat beautiful walk sets out from Lake Tomarata Reserve. Walking through the pine forest with the perimeter of the … [Read more...]
Tanekaha Botanical Trek
Sun | 9am | Grade 3+| Maximum 10 walkers |$25 The Jewel in the Tanekaha crown! Within the Tanekaha Tracks complex, a network of tracks developed by local volunteers, this walk explores the very best of this native forest clad scenic reserve while avoiding a strenuous climb to the Brynderwyn … [Read more...]
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
Listed as one of New Zealand’s ‘14 Great Short Walks’ and part of the national Te Araroa Trail, this iconic walk takes you along the spectacular cliff tops north of Mangawhai Heads beach. From the Surf Club, enjoy an easy wander along the beach as you 'warm-up', ready for the steep stepped … [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 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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]