Auckland Outdoors

RSVPs will open on Saturday 10th May.
This event is rescheduled from Saturday 19th April due to weather.

**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

An opportunity for a small group of people to drive down the national park and hike to the Summit of Mt Ruapehu on Friday 4th July and pitch a tent for two nights then on Sunday 6th climb down, drive back to Auckland. Please note difficulty level of this trip is a solid 5. Only for experienced hikers.

To qualify to join this trip you must confirm you:

1. Must have been out with Auckland Outdoors on at least 2 Grade 3 hikes
2. Accept that your safety is your own responsibility
3. Be able to take time off work as we will leave Friday and return Sunday
4. Have a 4 season tent or are able to share with someone else on the trip

If you wish to join this adventure your name will go on the waitlist and once we have confirmed your eligibility you will be moved to the going list. Please make sure you keep an eye out for emails from the leadership team.

Difficulty: 5 on our 1-5 scale
You must have been out with Auckland Outdoors on 2 level 3 hikes to join this event - no exceptions.

Gear MANDATORY

• Emergency Blanket (silver foil)
• Base layer clothing NOT cotton
• Rain jacket with hood (poncho or any homemade equivalent are not
  acceptable)
• Hiking Boots
• Crampons & Ice Axe (just for very top section)
• 4 season tent (you could co-ordinate with another member and share)
• Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow etc
• Gas cooker, 3l water for first day
• Food: plenty of high energy snacks, 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

NOTE: The above is mandatory. You will be asked to wait at the accommodation if you turn up unequipped!

Transport
Passengers are asked to pay $80.00 to your driver for this whole trip.
Please post comments with your mobile number and area you live in if you need transport or can offer lifts. It's up to you to arrange this yourself.

Day One - We will drive down on the Friday 4th leaving at 05:00am. We will meet at Whakapapa Village at 9:30am and make our way to the summit and pitch our tents.
Day Two - Explore the summit area
Day Three - We will walk down to to the car park and drive to Auckland

RSVP
Please read the whole event description properly before you RSVP Yes to attend. You need to answer 4 questions when you RSVP and this may or may not work with meetup app on your phone. The only acceptable answer to all 4 questions is YES. Please don't be offended if I change your RSVP to No if I think you are not suitable for this hike, or your answers to the questions are not satisfactory.

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

Communication
These kind of trips get postponed and/or cancelled due to changes in weather forecast or avalanche warnings etc.
It is important you enable messaging through this website, and that you check and read emails regarding this event. You are asked to reply promptly if required to do so, thanks.

If weather forecast means that this trip cannot go ahead on these dates the alternative dates will be Friday 25thh - Sunday 27th July.

I look forward to seeing you on this trip.
Mike