Staying in Auckland for Easter? Then come join us for a day out in the Mangawhai region on Easter Saturday. Hiking a loop in Tanekaha Forest then Mangawhai Heads clifftop track.
**Please note: if torrential rain is forecast this hike will be postponed for safety reasons. This is because we are walking along a stream and water levels can rapidly rise. A few showers etc won't affect us.
Fitness level 3.5 out of 5
Technical level 3 out of 5
Walking distance approx 16km
Walking time approx 6.5hrs Hiking including breaks for photography and lunch
Medium level of difficulty, won't bother regular hikers. A few steep sections and some slippery clay on some of the track. Views over Mangawhai from a couple of high points plus beautiful waterfalls.
Please make sure you are ok to hike for up to 6hrs 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.
Donation - Due to increased Meetup subscription costs we ask all members to contribute $2 for this hike. You can either bring a gold coin on the day or make the donation direct to our dedicated bank account:
Helen Kerslake-Forbes 06-0998-0909890-03
If your situation changes and you can no longer attend please update your RSVP immediately. 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. (027 431 0954)
8:45am - Meet at the carpark for Taneka track complex (set your GPS to 300 King Road, Mangawhai. Just before you arrive at 300 King Road you will see a sign pointing down a gravel road to the walking track carpark). The carpark is very small so please try and carpool effectively. If the carpark is full you will need to find somewhere along the driveway or out on the road to park.
12.00pm - Lunch at one of the waterfalls
1.00pm - Finish first hike, drive to Mangawhai Surf Club to start clifftop walk
1.30pm - Start hiking clifftop walkway
4pm Estimated finish time. Optional stop for refreshments at Mangawhai Tavern, 2 Moir Street, Mangawhai 0505. We drive past it on our return to Auckland.
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 $30 cash for your driver for petrol money and to cover the road toll going north. Drivers - the toll can be paid online here https://tollingonline.nzta.govt.nz/#/purchasetrips/prerequisites
• What to 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, hat, sunscreen, 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 etc
Driving - allow 1.75hrs driving time from central Auckland. Also please bring a change of clothes and footwear particularly if carpooling. Suggest jandals and plastic bag to sit on for the drive between hikes.
Link to Tanekaha tracks. We will be walking the Forest track, Langsview track and Falls track. https://www.mangawhaitracks.com/tanekaha-tracks
Link to clifftop walk. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/waipu-area/things-to-do/mangawhai-walkway/
Be sure to read all the details before you RSVP.
I look forward to seeing you.
Mike
