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 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 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 26: Backbay/Gumdiggers – NEW
GRADE 1 - Max 35 Walk the Back Bay track to the jetty and return via the beautiful jointed rush wetland to link with the new Gumdiggers Track bordering the upper harbour and its spectacular pohutukawa groves. Enter a mature kanuka forest established on old gumlands before returning with fresh … [Read more...]
Historic Walk from the past
Lots of tales, both fact and fiction, to be told as you reimagine a Mangawhai confronting pakeha settlers. Stroll along Moir Street, which quickly became a busy centre of commerce involving kauri timber, gum, ship chandlery and supply stores. The wharf, tavern, billiard saloon, and more, … [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 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...]
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...]
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...]
4 Beaches & an Ice-cream – NEW – SUNDAY
SUNDAY GRADE 1 - max 30 people: Brand new walk taking in four of the most beautiful beaches in the country in just over 4 hours! Learn a little of the history of the beaches and enjoy either a 10 - 15 minute guided walk at each beach or a peaceful sit - your choice at each stop. We … [Read more...]