Adventure Wellington

AW Classic: Marvellous Makara Track

December 8, 2012 · 10:30 AM
Makara Beach

High cliffs, spectacular views, a rugged coastline, a historic pa site, concrete bunkers are all part of the Makara track experience. Makara Track climbs past an ancient maori pa site and the remains of World War II gun emplacements. It then drops down to the rocky and driftwood strewn beach.

We will meet at the carpark at the end of the Makara beach road at 10.30am and walk the trek from there.

How to get there: Makara Track begins and ends at Makara Beach, 16 km north of Wellington at the end of Makara Road which runs from the south end of Karori Road.

Please use the message board below to arrange car pooling/lifts as there are no buses to the beach. The No. 3 will get you to the start of the Makara Road in South Karori, a good place to get picked up.

Difficulty 5/10 There is a steep section to start with for the first half an hour before we hit the ridge and the gun emplacements, the track is fairly narrow and close to the edge but has awesome views.

What to bring. Wind and waterproof outer, warm clothing - layers, something for lunch, water, sturdy shoes.

Time. 3 hours or so - depending on how long you want to take to explore the gun emplacements. Once at the beach it is straightforward to make your way back along the coast to the car park. It's worth mentioning that the walk back along the beach will be over loose pebbles, stones and driftwood. Depending on the time of high tide the walk may be reversed - that is, starting with the beach walk.

This event will be postponed if the weather forecast is too bad.

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robyn g

thanks for hosting this gareth. great group of people. weather better than expected.

0 · December 9
Meg Smith

Excellent weather, great walk, love the photos (thanks W.A.).

0 · December 8
David T

Royally glad to be off that stone beach ;-)

0 · December 8
Karen B

Gorgeous scenery, fun group of people. Looking forward to the fall edition of this walk.

0 · December 8
Debbie

Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous day!

0 · December 8
Debbie

Beautiful scenery and a gorgeous day!

0 · December 8
Gareth

Owen, will be there at five past, sorry

0 · December 8
Gareth

Could I grab a lift from anyone else by any chance?
Or would anyone else be able to lead the walk?

0 · December 7
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- Joseph
  
  Hi Gareth, I can pick you up from town if you'd like. Shall we say Railway Station?
  
  0 · December 7
- Gareth
  
  awesome thanks Joseph. Railway station sounds good to me.
  
  0 · December 7
- Owen Cairns
  
  Hi Gareth, am leaving from les mills extreme on Taranaki st at 10am and think I have a couple of seats spare, Amanda n Joe you guys are still coming with me right? Uploaded a photo of the southerly coming up, hopefully its long gone by tomo morning!
  
  0 · December 7
- Amanda Hamments
  
  Hi Owen, unfortunately i need to back out. Thanks for the offer though!
  
  0 · December 7
- aka Joe
  
  I am still coming, Owen, unless its been cancelled.
  
  0 · December 7
- Gareth
  
  Joseph/Owen - if I could crab the lift from Les Mills please Owen as I only live the other end of Taranaki. Thanks for the offer Joseph - but the extra 15 minutes in bed wins!
  
  0 · December 7
- Owen Cairns
  
  No worries Gareth, see you there
  
  0 · December 7
Dan Ford

Hi folks I apologize but I'm going to have to pull the pin as a family member has been taken seriously ill and I'll need to be on call tomorrow. Sorry.

0 · December 7
- Gareth
  
  No worries Dan - I hope they recover quickly
  
  0 · December 7
Gareth

Hi folks

Weather is looking ok-ish tomorrow so we'll go ahead as planned. There is a chance of some rain, particularly in the morning, so best to bring a waterproof. It'll be a bit windy too but hey, its Wellington.

If anything changes in the morning I'll post on here by 9am so please check before you leave. My number is [masked].

Gareth

0 · December 7
Dan Ford

Hi folks, if you still require transport from CBD might as well meet outside Les Mills Extreme 10am along with Owen and convoy it. If you need a lift from anywhere else, contact me on [masked].

0 · December 7
- Owen Cairns
  
  Good idea Dan, see you all there
  
  0 · December 7
- Gareth
  
  Hi Dan. I could still do with a lift please? See you on Taranaki street
  
  0 · December 7
aka Joe

Still looking for a spot to get there in case it takes place. Anyone has possibly a spare seat left? Can come anywhere in CBD. Happy to contribute to petrol. Cheers!

0 · December 6
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- Owen Cairns
  
  I'll be taking my car from the CBD if you want a lift? Also for anyone else if they need one
  
  0 · December 6
- aka Joe
  
  Would be great, Owen. Thank you. I am in Mt Vic, let me know where we could meet.
  
  0 · December 6
- Owen Cairns
  
  How does outside les mills extreme at 10am sound? I'll get a gym session in first...coz that'll happen :-)
  
  0 · December 6
- Amanda Hamments
  
  Hi Owen, can i please grab a lift with you? Will also contribute to petrol :)
  
  0 · December 6
- aka Joe
  
  Thats the one on Taranaki, right? Sounds good to me if so
  
  0 · December 6
Karen B

When will the call be made about the weather? Before or after 7pm tomorrow?

0 · December 6
- Gareth
  
  Will check on the weather and update everyone about 5pm tomorrow.
  
  1 · December 6
Amanda Hamments

Hey Guys,

Is anyone coming from Mt Vic/ CBD area?? Thanks :)

0 · December 5
Julie Radcliffe

Hi Dan, thanks for posting your offer. Can I grab spot 2 please?

0 · November 2
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- Dan Ford
  
  All good
  
  0 · November 3
- Julie Radcliffe
  
  Sorry Dan, change of plans and having to pull out. Hope you have a great walk. Cheers, Julie
  
  0 · December 3
- aka Joe
  
  Hi Dan, could I possibly grab that spot? Cheers!
  
  0 · December 3
aka Joe

Just saw, that I am on this event, so better get my transport sorted... Does anyone possibly have a spare seat left? I'm in Mt Vic/ Kent Terrace. Cheers!

0 · December 3
frank hild

@ Dan: u still have a seat left > im near Lyall Bay. Or anyone else ?
cheers. frank

0 · November 3
- Joseph
  
  Hi Frank, if you're happy to make your way to a spot in the CBD (railway station) I can pick you up from there.
  
  0 · November 4
- Dan Ford
  
  Hi Frank, I can pick you up if required
  
  0 · November 4
Eugene Coneglan

I'd welcome a lift as well - can meet either in the city or preferably Karori - I can provide petrol dosh and good banter in return :)

0 · November 1
- Joseph
  
  Hi Eugene - I live in Karori so can pick you up from there if you'd like.
  
  0 · November 4
Gareth

Hi Dan. Could I.grab one of those spots please?

0 · November 2
- Dan Ford
  
  Yep no worries
  
  0 · November 3
David T

Hiya folks,
I'm planning on driving (starting in Lower Hutt) and have room for three.

0 · November 2
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- Debbie
  
  Hi Dave, Can I grab 2 seats? Thank you!
  
  0 · November 2
- robyn g
  
  Hi Dave, Can I please grab your final seat. I also live in the Hutt and could meet at Petone Station. Thanks :)
  
  0 · November 2
- David T
  
  Not a prob
  
  0 · November 2
Dan Ford

I'm coming from Lyall Bay and my wagon can fit 4 others without having to resort to tying people to the roof racks. CBD and Karori are fine for pick ups. Email me and we can tee up?

0 · November 1
Julie Radcliffe

I'd appreciate a lift from the CBD or the railway station too. Petrol money provided.

0 · November 1
Gareth

Could I grab a lift too please from the CBD? Happy to chip in for petrol

0 · November 1
Debbie

Anyone can give me a lift from the CBD? (I live by Moore Wilson's) If Phil gets on this he will need a lift too. Happy to pay for petrol :)

0 · November 1