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 climb to … [Read more...]
Matheson Bay to Goat Island
SATURDAY GRADE 4 - max 35: 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 … [Read more...]
Panoramic Mangawhai – Hills and Views
SATURDAY GRADE 3-4: max 25 people : 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 … [Read more...]
Tanekaha Falls/Puriri Track
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 Puriri Track includes two very large puriri trees, one of … [Read more...]
Waipu Coastal Trail
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]