📌Awaawaroa peninsula, Waiheke island

On Sunday the 25th of May, we are going to Waiheke Island, by ferry for a day hike of the area around Awaawaroa peninsula (pronounced Awa-awa-roa). This hike is about 14.5km in distance, and about 75% is coastal, which will be rocky terrain or sandy beaches. It also includes a side trip to Waiheke island's highest point - Maunganui Hill at 231m, and is slightly lower than Rangitoto island. We will take a 30 minute charter bus to Awaawaroa Road end, for the start walk, and then make our way to the coast. Most of the coast is reasonably accessible although there could be some slightly difficult parts, with no formed track and some swampy ground. When we get back to the start we will take the charter bus back to Matiatia ferry terminal.
For those new to Hiking Aotearoa - a hint - you will need to read the description before RSVP' ing

If you are slow and unfit, then this event is probably not suitable for you. New members are welcome! This will be a great day of adventure to a beautiful part of Waiheke island that few people get to see. You are likely to get your shoes wet, and possibly up to your waist. There are limited spaces available.

🚩Summary of Main Details:
📌Max numbers: 21 people first bus
11 on second bus
📌Meet: Sunday 07:30, Piers 11 & 12, Downtown Ferry Terminal,
📌Hike Duration: 6 hours including lunch, and stops.
📌Trip Duration: About 9-10 hours including ferry time
📌Distance: About 14.4km
📌Difficulty: 3.5 on our 1-5 scale.
📌Speed: medium to fast pace
📌Ferry ride each way : 40 minutes
📌Toilets: On Ferry, Matiatia ferry terminal, otherwise find some bushes
📌Carpooling: none (You will need to get to the Downtown Ferry terminal)
🚩Map of hike: https://tinyurl.com/3by5c9mz
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🚩Time line: (guide only)
07:30 Good time to arrive at Pier 11 & 12, Downtown Ferry Terminal, with your ticket office purchase, pre-booked ticket, or HOP card to meet & greet.
07:50 Latest recommended time to arrive.
08:00 Ferry departs Pier 11 & 12, Downtown terminal
08:40 Arrive at Matiatia ferry terminal
08:50 Take charter bus
09:20 Arrive at Awaawaroa Road end
09:30 Introductions and a group photo
09:35 Start hike
10:55 Low tide (25th May)
15:00 Finish hike
15:15 Take charter bus back to Matiatia terminal
15:45 Arrive back at Matiatia ferry terminal
16:00 Take ferry back to CBD
16:40 Arrive back at Downtown ferry terminal
16:50 The Brit pub and Eatery on Quay st (Optional drinks and snacks)
17:23 High tide (25th May)
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Check list:
Lunch
Snack food
Day Pack
Plenty of drinking water (2-3 litres minimum)
Extra layer
Footwear suitable for possibly slippery rocks
Dry bag (just in case you gear gets wet)
Hat
Rain protection
Sun Creme
Sunglasses
First-aid Kit or items
Ferry ticket (or buy at terminal)
Map (optional)
Cell phone/camera
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🚩 Payment: You will need make $28 payment for bus by 8th May. Payment can be made into ANZ Bank Hiking Aotearoa A/C number: 06-0145-0782760-00. Please write your reference name that is the same as your Meetup name, so I can identify you. Also add "Waiheke" as a reference.

🚩Costs:
Return trip to Waiheke : $59 (with or without HOP card)
Charter bus: $28 (return trip)
Extra for after hike drinks and snacks at The Brit CBD
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Total $87
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You can buy a ferry ticket from the Matiatia to the CBD on the day, but it is recommended that you pre purchase this ferry ticket if you do not have a HOP card. If driving to the start, parking is limited in the CBD even on Sunday. My recommendation is to park in the Downtown carpark which is adjacent to the Downtown ferry terminal. Otherwise you could take a bus or train, but try to arrive with lots of time to spare, otherwise we will go without you.
If possible, please use the toilet on the ferry, as last time we went to Waiheke island more than half the group used them when we arrived at the ferry terminal, while the bus driver waited for them.

🍔🍺 After the hike (optional): The Brit Pub & Eatery 122 Quay St, CBD
Location of The Brit: https://tinyurl.com/yeyv9jmn
Street view: https://tinyurl.com/2s3w84nf

❌❗RSVP question: To make sure you have (or attempted to) read the description - What is a good time to arrive at the Downtown ferry terminal?