Adventure Wellington

Makara Track- Recon

December 16, 2012 · 10:30 AM
Makara Beach

This is a recon mission. Please only come if you're ready for adventure as this is the first time hosting this one! The plan is to explore the tracks which means it is likely we'll be stopping and starting and discussing the track along the way.

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 as the cliffs are exposed.

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Erin Liddle

Beautiful walk with incredible views. Thanks everyone for coming I had a great day with you all :-)

1 · December 16
- Fiona Mathers
  
  Thanks Erin! I enjoyed getting the beach part done first and the company was great :-)
  
  0 · December 18
A former member

Great views from the peak and Erin made sure everyone was ok throughout the walk.

0 · December 17
Robyn

A great day, a great walk, fantastic weather and beautiful views [even if I was staring at my feet a lot over the rocks!]. Thanks for organising this Erin.

0 · December 16
Inky

fantastic!Great views nice company!

0 · December 16
Jim

I don't mind stopping in town to give anyone needing a ride a lift. Just need to know where's a good spot for pickup.

0 · December 13
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- Michael Harvey
  
  hey Jim where are you coming from? KFC on corner of Pirie and Kent Terrace at 9:30 am.
  
  1 · December 13
- Jim
  
  KFC at 09:30 will work. Still room for a few more if anyone is interested.
  
  0 · December 13
- Matthew Gilbert
  
  Would be great to catch a lift from outside KFC too - thanks Jim!
  
  0 · December 13
- Christian Delgado
  
  I'm in too! Thanks :)
  
  0 · December 13
- Michael Harvey
  
  Thanks Jim, see you there.
  
  0 · December 14
- frank hild
  
  @jim, just got waitlist cleared. U have one seat left? Let me know where u do pick ups. Cheers . Frank
  
  0 · December 14
- Jim
  
  Frank, yeah one seat left. I was going to pick everyone up at the KFC on corner of Pirie and Kent Terrace at 09:30.
  
  0 · December 14
- frank hild
  
  Awesome , that works for me perfectly. See u there. Cheers .
  
  0 · December 14
- Matthew Gilbert
  
  Hi Jim, can't make the walk tomorrow now, so won't be needing the lift. Hope to catch you on another walk soon!
  
  0 · December 15
- Jim
  
  OK Matthew. Frank, Michael & Chris - I'll see you at 09:30.
  
  0 · December 16
Gareth

Thanks Owen. Had to change plans though so pulled out this time. Catch you at another walk

0 · December 15
- Owen Cairns
  
  My driving scare you that much huh :-) No prob's, see you next time.
  
  0 · December 15
Gareth

Hi, does anyone have two spaces in their car please, going from the CBD?

0 · December 15
- Owen Cairns
  
  Hey Gareth, yep I'll be taking my car again can meet you at the same place, same time as last week
  
  0 · December 15
A former member

Hi,I'm coming from Lower Hutt area if anyone wants a lift from there or Johnsonville.

0 · December 14
Inky

I live in Wilton if any one wants a ride!

0 · December 14
Christian Delgado

If someone needs a ride I will taking my bike with me. And I've got an extra helmet

0 · December 13
Michael Harvey

Hello peoples anyone heading from the central city?

0 · December 12
- Christian Delgado
  
  Me and my motorbike :)
  
  0 · December 13