Napier to Mahia Peninsular Road Trip

Greetings Everyone - We will do a road trip to Napier and Mahia Peninsula with a stop at Gisborne on the return.

A road trip to Napier and Mahia Peninsula, with a stop at Gisborne on the return, offers a delightful blend of scenic beauty, cultural exploration, and relaxation. From Napier's art deco architecture to Mahia's pristine beaches, each destination promises unique experiences. Gisborne adds a vibrant touch with its rich Maori heritage and stunning coastal landscapes, making the journey a captivating adventure filled with diverse attractions and unforgettable memories.

Duration: About 4-5 hours hike including stops. We will walk downhill.
Distance: Varied from 5km to 15km
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
What the scale means

Numbers of Attendees: 4
Costs: Car Poolers - $120 per person
Group Dinners (5) and Group Breakfasts (5): $175 per person
Bring your own wine.

● Accomodation:
Please arrange this between yourselves - many options in each Camp/Motel Site.
https://top10.co.nz/park/lower-north-island/napier-beach-top-10-holiday-park/
https://mahiaholidaypark.nz/accommodation/
https://gisborneholidaypark.co.nz

● PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Global Trekkers, we look forward to meeting you. We ask Everyone to bring a gold coin donation ($1 or $2) to help pay for the website and more safety equipment for the group. You can also pay online. The Bank Account is: 12-3430-0791504-00
Many thanks

● Important Notes:
Food for all the group Breakfasts and Dinners will be provided. Lunch is your responsibility.

● Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● Preparation is the key to having a good day:

• Check the weather
• Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?.
• Bring Food for your Breakfast/Lunch.
• Do you know where the meeting places are?

● Meeting Places:
St. Kilda Cafe 19 Kaniera Terrace, Cambridge

● Carpooling:

• I will inform you who is driving and who is a passenger and the suburbs the drivers are located in. You make contact and arrange.
• Just ANSWER the RSVP question.

● Time Guideline: Times are Approx.
Monday - Napier
09:00 - Leave Auckland CBD
11:00 - St. Kilda Cafe - Cambridge
Stop at Taupo for lunch

16:00 - Arrive Napier
Group Dinner

Tuesday - Napier
Group Breakfast
09:30 - Bell Rock Loop Track
13:30 - 15:30 - Winery Visits.
Group Dinner

Wednesday - Mahai
Group Breakfast
08:30 - 09:00 - Tutira Walkway (Napier)
13:00 - Continue to Mahai
15:00 - 16:00 - Mangaone Caves Walk
16:00 Arrive Mahia Holiday Park
Group Dinner

Thursday - Mahi
Group Breakfast
09:00 - 13:00 - Mahia Peninsula Scenic Reserve Walk
13:00 - Beach walks
Group Dinner

Friday - Gisborne
Group Breakfast
09:00 - Leave for Gisborne
10:30 - Arrive Gisborne - Lunch and Toilet Stop.
12:00 - Anura Bay Walk
14:00 - Winery Visits. Matawhero
Group Dinner

Saturday - Return to Auckland via Papamoa

● Maps and More Information:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v1jZXohKzN2KYcc17

● Hike Description & Directions:
https://www.napiertrampingclub.org.nz/11/exploring-new-paths-on-mahia/

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/hawkes-bay/places/boundary-stream-area/things-to-do/bell-rock-loop-track/
Lake Tūtira Regional Park

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/east-coast/places/wairoa-area/things-to-do/mahia-peninsula-scenic-reserve-track/

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/east-coast/places/wairoa-area/things-to-do/mangaone-caves-track/

https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/east-coast/places/anaura-bay-area/things-to-do/anaura-bay-walkway/

https://matawhero.co.nz

● Refunds:
Refunds will not be issued if you change your mind - Feel free to use the "Comments" section to sell your ticket to someone else.

● Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the day. With a chance to be featured on our Instagram Account.

● Bring:

• Suitable Clothing for the conditions
• Extra Food/drink for the weekend
• Shoes suitable for track or road walking.
• sun and emergency rain protection
• first-aid items.
• Swimming is optional

● Notes:

• It is safer and generally more fun to hike together as a group. We aim to do this with stops at all track junctions for group to regather.
• We aim to leave exactly on time, and we will NOT wait for late people.
• See you for a great long weekend - Chris and Team