Grade 3/4 For the keen tramper, we are reinstating a day tramp on Thursday 15, 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 views, beautiful streams and waterfalls, just a […]
A Botanical Bush Tramp through Marunui Conservation Block
SATURDAY – Grade 4 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 experienced botanist. A great opportunity to appreciate the […]
Mangawhai Cliff Top Walk – the best of Mangawhai
GRADE 4: Mangawhai’s Iconic Walkway Mangawhai Cliff Top Walk – SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Grade 3/4 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 […]
Matheson Bay to Goat Island
This outstanding walk covers four public pathways: starting at the picturesque Matheson Bay, the track continues alongside a stream through bush and mature kauri to a series of delightful small waterfalls. We then take the scenic Leigh coastal walk around Leigh Harbour, continuing through bush to a small pretty bay for lunch. A two […]
Panoramic Mangawhai – Hills and Views
GRADE 3/4: Simply stunning seascapes! A town and country extravaganza! This walk explores the estuary’s hidden access ways and high vantage points for spectacular views of Mangawhai and its surrounds. A popular walk, the Goldschmidt Track, is named after the original creator of the Walking Weekend and is regularly upgraded by our famous Mangawhai ‘trackies’. […]
Tanekaha Botanical Track – SATURDAY & SUNDAY – NEW
The jewel in the Tanekaha crown! This brand new track links the Falls and Forest Tracks by following the contour around the side of the Brynderwyn Hills into every nook and cranny. A steady climb up the Forest Track to start with, then just a few ups and downs which will put no strain on […]
Tanekaha Falls/Puriri Track
GRADE 4: This spectacular walk and quite demanding, so well worth the effort! This spectacular loop walk combines the Tanekaha Falls Track as far as the remains of the kauri dam with our newest Puriri Track, which winds back along the valley side until it re-joins the Falls Track just below the first waterfall. The […]
Waipu Coastal Trail
GRADE 4: Waipu at its best – a fabulous coastal walk! Built by the Lions Club and beginning at the Waipu Cove tidal stream, this magical track takes us along the coast almost into Lang’s Beach. A portion covers private ‘riparian rights’ along the esplanade reserve. To avoid disturbing the natural landscape, the track is […]
Get out your camera for the Pakiri Cliff Walk
Pakiri Cliff Walk Get out your camera and come and discover the magnificent natural wonders of Pakiri. A bus ride along quiet country roads to begin, followed by a very rewarding walk which begins at the school, rises up to the heights, travels along the ridge, past the pa site and back down to the […]
