About us
This group will go on day hikes and overnight camping trips. Suitable for anyone who is keen on adventure, likes a bit of exercise and looking to meet new people.
The main organiser carries a personal locator beacon on all hikes and is a certified Trained First Aider, so you can feel comfortable coming out with us. Safety is always key. Please look at the difficulty rating for each hike as we will do easy hikes for beginners, medium hikes for those with a bit more experience and some more challenging hikes for those who want to test themselves :)
Upcoming events
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Mt Te Aroha summit loop
Te Aroha information centre, 102 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, NZRSVPs will open on the 14th November.
A slightly harder, more challenging hike we will be walking up to the summit of Mt Te Aroha (which is the highest point in the Kaimai-Mamuku forest) and returning via a different track.
Walking distance: Approx 16km
Estimated time: Depends on the group and fitness levels, but expect it to take 6.5-7hrs including stops
Medium-hard level of difficulty, won’t bother regular hikers. A few stream crossings but only minor and you can probably keep your feet dry. There are some very steep uphill and downhill sections of this loop hike particularly the first 3 hours up to the summit. A mixture of rock scrambling, climbing over and up tree roots and normal tramping style tracks.
On my scale of 1 – 5, this hike is a 4. Please make sure you are ok to hike for up to 7hrs at a moderate pace before rsvping. If you are uncertain about this please private message me for a short chat to check whether this hike is for you. We will stop briefly at the first viewpoint approximately 45mins from the base - anyone who has found the first part of the hike a struggle may be asked to turn back and wait for us at the carpark.
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 40 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. (027 431 9054)
Before 9.00am - Meet outside the information centre in Te Aroha
9.00am - Start hike
4:00pm - Approx finish time
Option afterwards to have an early dinner at The Grand Tavern which is directly across the road from Te Aroha Domain where the hike finishes. The Grand Tavern Menu | Classic Pub Food & DrinksBring - 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. As we are going up a mountain to almost 1,000m it can get very cold if the wind picks up or cloud comes in. Please make sure you come prepared. I bring plastic zip-lock bags to put things like phone in so they won't get wet and found that gloves were a great addition to my usual hiking gear to prevent frozen fingers. NO JEANS. If you turn up wearing jeans to the hike you won't be able to join the group.
Donation - We ask all members to help contribute towards website and other costs involved in running these events. You can either bring a gold coin on the day or make the donation direct to our dedicated bank account:
Helen Kerslake-Forbes 06-0998-0909890-03Food - 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 $35 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. Just before you reach the information centre there is a small road (Boundary Road), where you can park your cars. There are signs indicating where hikers can park.
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
1 attendee
Hut Keepers documentary - private screening
Takapuna Beachside Cinemas, 34 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand, Auckland, NZHi everyone
This is a rare opportunity to come and watch the 2025 Hut Keepers documentary - to date it has only been screened in the South Island.
Why make a film about backcountry huts?
Because they were nearly lost — and it almost went unnoticed.
Hut Keepers is a documentary about the history of New Zealand’s remote huts, and the community that pushed back when government policy moved to remove them — preserving more than just buildings, but public access to important places.It’s a story of resilience, community connection — and sometimes, just doing it anyway...
Link to the official trailer:
https://youtu.be/xQU_BzosFzw?si=-vjzD3D3StP1X88HTo secure our booking I will need to make a deposit to the cinema this week. You are welcome to bring a partner or friend if they are interested.
Please pay $20 to the bank account details below within 2 days of RSVPing yes (including payment for your partner or friend if applicable). Use your Meetup name as the reference.
Your $20 covers the movie ticket, a small popcorn and small soda, water or kid's juice, plus any additional funds once I have paid the cinema will go towards Permolat Southland Permolat Southland – Maintaining and Repairing Huts and Tracks
Helen Kerslake-Forbes 06-0998-0909890-03
We look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Helen & Mike22 attendees
End of year Xmas social hike: Zig Zag track, Titirangi
Titirangi Beach, Titirangi Beach, Aydon Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland, NZRSVPs will open on the 1st December.
Hi everyone, we would love to see you all for 1 final event for the year before everyone disappears on their summer holidays. The Zig Zag track in Titirangi has been closed since the storms in 2023 and recently re-opened after extensive work.
Amazing native bush as you wind your way up from Titirangi Beach up to Titirangi Village. Mostly boardwalk and gravel paths.
Walking Time - Approx 1.5hrs
Distance: approx. 5km
Difficulty rating: 1 on our 1-5 scale (easy)Led by Aria, Helen KF. (021 0282 3600) and Mike F. (027 431 9054)
Arrive before 9.00am at Titirangi Beach. There are toilets at our starting point.
9.00am – start walking up the Zig Zag track.
10.00am - arrive in Titirangi Village. We will make a group booking at The Hardware Cafe for an extended morning tea break. Feel free to just buy a coffee, cold drink, muffin/cake or hot food.
Our Menu – The Hardware Cafe
11.00am - walk back down the Zig Zag track to our cars and the beach.
*Option to go for a swim or just chill on the beach as long as you wish.*Please note, this walk is designed as a social event. We will not be rushing, and if you need to be home by a set time suggest this might not be the walk for you.
No guests. If you have friends who would like to come get them to join Auckland Outdoors and RSVP.
Bring - Strong footwear, hat & sunscreen, rain jacket etc.
Food - Bring your own snacks and enough water etc
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. Bring $10 cash for your driver or make arrangements to pay them via direct bank transfer.
Be sure to read all the details before you RSVP. If you can no longer attend please update your RSVP immediately to allow other people to join? If you cancel at the last minute (i.e. night before or on the day) or don't turn up this will be treated as a 'no show'. 3 no shows will mean you cannot join a hike with the group for 6 months.
We look forward to sharing this walk with you all!
Aria, Helen & Mike
2 attendees
Past events
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