Auckland Outdoors

We will be walking up the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail to the hut and then on to the Pinnacles summit before returning back the Billy Goat Track (subject weather). Due to timing and distance this day walk will strictly be limited to 30 members and you will need to be able to walk at a moderate pace for up to 7hrs.

Walking distance: Approx 14km
Estimated time: Depends on the group and fitness levels, but expect it to take approx 6.5hrs including stops

Medium-hard level of difficulty, won’t bother regular hikers.

On our scale of 1 – 5, this hike is a 3. Please make sure you are ok to hike for up to 7hrs at a moderate pace before rsvping.

No guests. If you have friends who would like to come get them to join Auckland Outdoors and RSVP.

If your situation changes and you can no longer attend please update your RSVP immediately. This is to allow other members to join as the group will strictly be limited to 30 members. If you drop out the day before or on the morning of the event or don't turn up this will be treated as a 'no show'. 3 'no shows' will mean that you cannot join an event for 6 months. This rule is in place to be fair to others in the group.

Led by Mike F. (mob 027 431 9054)
9.00am - Meet at the main carpark for the trail - please note this is NOT at the visitor centre, it's approximately another 15mins drive from there along a gravel road. Toilets at the Visitor Centre (long drop at the carpark)
9.15am - Start hike
4:00pm - Approx finish time

Bring - Normal hiking gear - and have warm base layers like merino or thermal clothes on or in your pack in case of bad weather, a raincoat, strong footwear with great grip. A hiking pole is also useful for some of the steeper sections. NO JEANS. If you turn up wearing jeans to the hike you won't be able to join the group.

Food - Bring your own lunch, snacks, fruit and enough water (min 2l)

Suggest carpooling. Please comment when you rsvp whether you need a lift / can offer lifts, which part of Auckland and your mobile number. It’s up to you to arrange this among yourselves. Please bring $40 cash for your driver for petrol money or make arrangements to transfer them the money direct to their bank account.

Driving - allow at least 1.5hrs driving time from central Auckland and at least 2hrs if coming from the Shore.

Also please bring a change of clothes and footwear particularly if carpooling.

Be sure to read all the details before you RSVP.

I look forward to seeing you.
Mike