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 same way. 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 my 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.

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
Any donation money remaining after our 6 monthly subscription is paid will go towards safety gear for 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 $30 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

This is Day 2 of the Whangarei Heads weekend trip.
Graded 3 on our 1-5 scale of difficulty. Some very steep sections.

This hike can be attended as either a day hike or overnight trip with a longer hike on Day 1. Please make sure you RSVP to both events if you are planning to come for the weekend.

Mt Manaia - 4km return via same track, approx 2 hours + rest break for photography
Mt Aubrey - 2.5km loop, approx 2 hours + rest break for photography

*please note, start/finish times for the event include travel time to/from Auckland. Start time of the hike is 9:30am.
Also, this weekend is daylight savings so remember that we lose 1 hour Saturday night! Don't miss the hike because you forgot to allow for daylight savings :)

The plan:
9.30am - Meet at Mt Manaia carpark, 2129 Whangarei Heads Rd

11.45am - 12pm approx - Finish first hike and drive to Mount Aubrey track car park, 41 Reotahi Road
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mt+Aubrey+hike+-+Car+Park/@-35.8193784,174.4963393,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x6d0c9db9004b1e8d:0x11ca676cef0b1179!2s41+Reotahi+Rd,+Whangarei+Heads+0174!3b1!8m2!3d-35.8193784!4d174.498528!3m4!1s0x6d0c9d200b1fd033:0x34b048bd4e878bf8!8m2!3d-35.8198685!4d174.4980812?hl=en

2.30pm - Approx finish time.

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, rain jacket. If you have trail running shoes these might be more suitable than hiking boots as they offer more flexibility to navigate tree roots. Togs and towel if you want to swim.

Food: Bring lunch, snacks and enough water (min 2l)

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
Any donation money remaining after our 6 monthly subscription is paid will go towards safety gear for the group.
If you are staying overnight this counts as 1 event and therefore you only need to pay 1 x $2 donation.

If there is a waitlist for this event preference will be given to those attending both days.

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. This is to cover petrol costs and the toll road charge heading north which is $2.30 each way for cars. The toll can be paid online here up to a few days after the trip https://tollingonline.nzta.govt.nz/#/purchasetrips/prerequisites

Please make sure you let people know whether you plan to join us for the weekend or are just coming up for the day.

Be sure to read all the details before you RSVP. If you can no longer attend please update your RSVP immediately to allow others to join. This hike will strictly be limited to 40 people. If you cancel the night before or don't show this will be counted as a 'no show'. 3 no shows will mean you cannot join a hike with the group for 6 months.

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

I look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Mike