Muriwai Gannet Colony - regional park & beach walking

At this time of year we will see the gannet colony at the beginning of its breeding season. It's a great time to watch the birds settling in and starting to nest.

Walking tracks around Muriwai beach with views along the West Coast. Mix of dirt, sand and concrete paths this is a fairly easy hike although there are quite a few steps uphill during the second part of the day that we will need to go up in order to get to some awesome look-out points.

Distance: Approx 8.5km
Time: Just over 3hrs including an early stop for lunch and photography

Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5

Led by Mike F. (027 431 9054) and Helen K. (mob 021 0282 3600)

Meeting point will be at the base of the Surf Lifesaving stand, Jack Butt Lane. Once you reach the main carpark at Muriwai following the link below continue along the road to the right towards the Surf Lifesaving stand and park nearby. Please arrive before 9.00am so we are ready to start hiking at 9.00am. There are toilets at the carpark just before our meeting place.

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

If you can no longer attend the hike please make sure you update your RSVP immediately so others can have the chance to join. If you decline within 24hrs of the event or don't turn up this will be treated as a 'no show'. 3 no shows will mean you cannot join an event with the group for 6 months.

Limited to 40 people.

Bring - A hat, sunscreen and raincoat are useful as this is Auckland and the weather can change fast. NO JEANS.

Food - Bring your own lunch, snacks, and enough water.

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 $15 cash for your driver if you are getting a lift or make arrangements to pay them via direct transfer.

We look forward to seeing you.

Mike, Helen & Aria