An energetic bush walk over private covenanted land in the Brynderwyns where extensive trapping has enabled the release, and successful breeding, of Northland brown kiwi since 2013. Learn about Marunui's conservation work and kiwi care and brush up on your knowledge of native flora in the … [Read more...]
Impression of the Mangawhai Distal Spit – New Walk
This informative walk is led by volunteers from the Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society. Hear the fascinating history of the infamous ‘Big Dig’ efforts to save the Mangawhai Estuary, the fencing and planting to protect and stabilise the Spit, remnants of the original channel and the continued … [Read more...]
Matheson Bay to Goat Island
Starting at the picturesque Matheson Bay, this outstanding walk navigates bush and coastal pathways. The track follows a stream through bush and mature kauri to a series of delightful small waterfalls. You then take the scenic Leigh coastal walk around Leigh Harbour, continuing through bush … [Read more...]
Tanekaha Multi-track
This walk combines two significant tracks within the Tanekaha track network, the Botanical and the Puriri, together with sections of the Falls and Forest Tracks, to make a reasonably strenuous 4 - 5 hour walk. Beginning with an easy stroll beside a pristine stream it joins the Puriri Track with … [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...]
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 24: Waipu Caves Experience NEW
GRADE 4 - Max 24 Not really new, but back by popular demand.... Take this rare opportunity to explore the Waipu caves with a professional guide from a raft and by foot through a maze of passages from small to large. Check out the glow worms and cave formations. Great fun for all ages. Duration … [Read more...]
Walk 29: Lookouts at Heads – NEW
GRADE 3/4 - Max 30 Visit the two outstanding Heads lookouts, the first a short climb for spectacular views of the inner harbour and harbour entrance. The second longer climb up the first section of the Goldschmidt Track with views to Pakiri in the south and north along the Mangawhai Cliff Top … [Read more...]
The Long Tramp – THURSDAY – NEW
GRADE 4 Max 30 For the keen tramper, we are reinstating a day tramp on Thursday 15 March , a bit of an entrée to a great weekend. The Tramp will take in the very best the local area has to offer. A combination of spectacular coastal and native forest tracks, great … [Read more...]
A Botanical Bush Tramp through Marunui Conservation Block
SATURDAY - GRADE 4 - max 20 people : 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 … [Read more...]