What we’re about
Welcome to Auckland Amblers & Nature Enthusiasts Walking Event Group.
- Because not all who wander want to rush.
( Ambler - someone who walks at a leisurely pace - backpacker, nomad, saunterer, drifter, slow hiker, gypsy, tramp, pedestrian - For exercise, pleasure, to stroll ) .
Please Read all the Group Information Here . You may prefer to Do this in several stages, so you are familiar with the reasons we are known as Auckland Amblers .
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Face picture of yourself, close up, without wearing sunglasses. Use your First name, and perhaps only your surname Initial, like Stephen F, or Margaret K, or Amid R. This keeps your identity not searchable.
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We share rides and cars to get to our Events, so having a clear recent photo of yourself keeps everyone honest and the people happy involved with Carpooling. 👍
About Auckland Amblers -
We are a friendly, easy going, nature walking group for people who enjoy the outdoors at a comfortable pace. We Amblers, or slower hiking enthusiasts explore scenic bush tracks and urban streets, and green reserves around Auckland and surrounding regions, the Waikato and Northland sometimes. .at a leisurely pace.
We focus on slowing down and looking around, with low to moderate walks and hikes where we can connect, and soak it up in nature together.
If you like the idea of :
# Walking without rushing.
# Exploring native NZ Bush , Beaches, Waterfalls, and hidden off the Beaten Paths, this is your Group.
# Chatting with a diverse welcoming group of new friends from around the world.
# Enjoying the journey, taking photos, and relaxing lunches, and breaks, more than the finish line...you've found your people.
Jump straight in and become an Auckland Ambler now !
Who Should Join Auckland Amblers and Nature Enthusiasts?
# Anyone who enjoys nature, light to medium, and sometimes more challenging walking and hiking group Events.
# Especially those who prefer a ' Stop and Smell the Flowers ' pace .
# Whether you are new to Auckland, new to Hiking or Returning after a break , or just want a more cruisey day outdoors together, you're welcome here.
What to Expect
# Bush walks and Hiking Events 3 to 5 hours .
# Urban Street Mid Week after Work Walking 2 to 3 hours.
# Local Trails in the Waitakere Ranges and North Shore areas of Auckland.
# Nature Appreciation Tree, Plants, and Birds ID chats , learning about the things we see along the way.
# All weather Walks and Hiking - By making clothing adjustments and using a hiking pole, grippy shoes or boots, we can be outside most of the year.
# Smiles, fresh air, and maybe Fish n Chips, Coffee or perhaps a Beer after!
#Hot Pools Visits and Underground Cave Walking, Stalagmites and Glow Worms and Pizza and Music after.
Slowing Down and Looking Around.
Because Not All Who Wander want to Rush ...
