What we’re about
🌊 Welcome to Chasing Waterfalls & Hiking & Camping Adventures – Auckland.
This Meet Up Group is for people who still love adventure —
but now value good pacing, good company, and meaningful experiences over rushing, noise, or ego.
If you enjoy:
Chasing waterfalls & cooling down under one or simply chilling out near it ..We've got amazing places to walk to coming up.
We also do Scenic bush walks and coastal tracks in and around Auckland and Beyond.
Hiking at a steady, enjoyable pace. We stop lots to rest and learn something about the things we see along the way.
Camping and the occasional bit of comfort, using Cars or perhaps hiking to a destination...carrying everything including the tent...cooking equipment and sleeping bag etc..
Getting outdoors with like-minded, grounded people
…you’re in the right place.
Aotearoa offers us an incredible playground — waterfalls hidden in the bush, quiet trails, native forests, beaches, lakes, and dark skies.
This group exists to slow things down just enough to truly enjoy it all, together.
Most of our members are 40 years and older, bringing life experience, patience, curiosity, and a shared appreciation for nature done well.
🌄 What This Group Is About.
Chasing waterfalls across Auckland and beyond
Hiking adventures in the Waitākere Ranges, Hunua, Coromandel, Waikato, Northland, and more
Camping and occasional glamping — mostly car-based, sometimes walk-in
Enjoying the outdoors at a comfortable, realistic pace.
Building connection through shared experiences, not competition.
🥾 Your Style, Your Pace
Drive in and camp comfortably or lets hike to visit places off the beaten tracks .
Options to Share gear, rides, food, and stories.
Carry a pack and walk into a quieter campsite.
Choose the adventures that suit your fitness, comfort, and energy.
This isn’t about being the fastest or fittest.
It’s about showing up, moving well, and enjoying the journey.
🔥 At the Track & Campground.
Expect a relaxed mix of:
Waterfall walks and scenic hikes
Bush tracks and hidden gems.
Map and compass basics
Orienteering and navigation skills.
Campfires (where permitted)
Outdoor cooking and shared meals
Stargazing and quiet evenings. Night games and ...
Plenty of laughs and good conversation.
Space to breathe, reflect, and reset
If you’ve been craving nature, clarity, and connection — this is your place.
⚠️ Risk & Safety – The Straight-Up Version
Outdoor activities involve risk
Most events are car camping or day hikes.
Some trips require walking in with packs, suitable for experienced hikers.
Read event details carefully and prepare properly
Ask questions anytime —.
Good preparation makes everything more enjoyable.
👋 About Your Organiser – Stephen F.
I’ve been organising outdoor adventures on Meetup since 2010.
I founded Feet First Hiking (now over 9,000 members) and personally hosted more than 750 events over 15 years.
These days, I’m putting my older, wiser energy into projects that matter — slower adventures, deeper connection, and time in nature that genuinely restores the soul.
I look forward to sharing trails, waterfalls, campfires, and a few good stories with you — most weekends — around Auckland and beyond.
🌟 Let’s Get Ourselves Outdoors.
Chasing waterfalls.
Walking well.
Camping simply.
One meaningful adventure after another. 🥾🌊🏕️
Happy New Year Everyone.
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