Paihia to Russell

👓 Description:
Kia Ora, everyone - on 22th February (Saturday), we are going to Explore the stunning coastal track between Paihia and Russell via Opua. The walk will be along the coast with amazing view and good condition track.
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⏰Duration: up to 5.0 - 6.0 hours hike & explore, including stops.
📏 Estimated distance: Approx 17-19 km.
🧗🏻 Estimated total ascent: 207 m.
🚶 SPEED: Media.
💪 DIFFICULTY: 3.0 on our 1-5 scale.
🌊 Low tide: 09:11 - 1.02 m
🤷‍♀️ If you RSVP, then if you are not able to go. Please Change RSVP to NO as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may be marked "no show", 3 "no show" and you will be stopped from attending for 6 months.
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🛰️ Online topo map:
Online Topo Map
🌏 Google satellite map:
Google Map
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🥾 HIKE DETAILS:
We will begin our hike at the Paihia Information Centre, following the coastal track until we reach Opua. From there, we'll take the ferry across the channel to Okiato. Afterward, we'll continue along the track until we arrive in Russell.
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🚾 TOILETS:
Available at Paihia information centre.
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🚩 REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND:
-- Be a member of Auckland Hiking Group.
-- Follow our instructions based on safety concern and team management procedures
-- Be signed up on Going list before event starts.
-- Be able to walk to Russell ferry terminal with the group.
-- NO JEANS, GUESTS, CHILDREN, ANIMALS OR SMOKERS.
-- Agreed with the RSVP questions.
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🅿 Meeting place:
Paihia Information Centre
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🚗☎️TRANSPORT AND CARPOOLING:
Carpooling is not be organized for this hike.
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🔔 TIME GUIDELINE:
09:00 - Good time to arrive at the carpark, meet & greet.
09:10 - Latest time to arrive at the carpark.
09:11 - Introduction.
09:15 - Approx start hike.
14:30 - Approx finish hike.
14:45 - Hone's Garden (optional)
or 16:00 - return to paihia (by ferry).
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🚚 WHAT TO BRING:
✔️At least 2L drinking water.
✔️Lunch or snack food.
✔️Footwear suitable for stony&rocky surface.
✔️Sun & rain protection.
✔️Bags for wet and dirty footwear & clothing.
✔️warm clothing for the summer hike.
✔️First-aid items (at least for cuts and scratches).
✔️Swimming gear (optional).
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✍🏻 PREPARATION:
It is important to be well prepared. Before we meet:
👉Know how to get to all meeting places.
👉Study hike details & map well.
👉Prepare everything you need to bring.
👉 Find and confirm your driver(passengers) whether they go to the social afternoon tea or going home directly after the hike.
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🦺HEALTH & SAFETY:
Our hiking activities come with some hazard & risks; our organizers are volunteers. By RSVP’ing you accept full responsibilities for your own safety.
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🍕🍔🍰🍟🍻After hike socializing (Optional):
After our hike, we invite you to join us for the enjoyable afternoon tea @ Hone's Garden.
Address: 10 York Street, Russell 0202.
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📝 ADDITIONAL NOTES:
⚠️ Safety first.
⚠️Be on time.
⚠️Keen to communicate with other hikers and being a part of the group.
⚠️Swimming is your personal option after the hike.
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🤝First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Hiking Group, we look forward to meeting you. Please DO DOT BE SHY if you have no hiking experience or if you worry you are too slow, here is the home to take care of you. WE HAVE A VERY CLEAR POLICY TO LOOK AFTER EVERYBODY.
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💰Koha: A small gold coin gift of contribution ($2 - $5) will be greatly appreciated to buy safety gear and to cover for the track safety control assessment expenses. For those wishing to contribute directly, here is the bank account: 12-3034-0594293-000 - Thank you.
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📸 Instagram photos:
We will select 5 the most iconic photos and upload on our Instagram account, please follow us @ our Instrgram Account.

Looking forward to seeing you all 😊.

David Z (022.001.7621)