G-O Hike: Arataki Loop Track and nature trail
Details
Hello fellow Get‑Outsiders!
Come join us on a walk around the loop track from Arataki Visitor Centre, followed by the nature trail afterwards!
## Plan
• Meet: New World New Lynn at 08.30am or in front of the Arataki Centre at 09.00am
• Duration: Around 3.5-4 hours (including both the loop track, lunchtime, and the nature trail)
• Route: We will go around the loop track starting at the visitor centre, and end back at the visitor centre. We will then stop for lunch and a break, then do the shorter nature trail also next to the visitor centre.
• Finish: Back at the cars by just around 1 PM
• Toilets: Public toilets available at the visitor centre
## What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes with good grip • Water • A light snack, and lunch • Warm layers • Optional: walking poles, hat, rain jacket, sunscreen
## Weather
We hike regardless of the weather unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., cyclones or earthquakes).
## Safety
• This is a free, volunteer social walk • You are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing • Please stay on the track and walk within your comfort level • If you feel unwell or need to turn back, that’s always okay
## Accessibility
• Moderate climb, but mostly downhill in the direction we will be going • Some uneven ground • Can be slippery after rain • Not suitable for prams
## Transport
• Plenty of parking at the visitor centre • Carpooling encouraged - please make own arrangements in the messages, or ask for a ride at New World
## Questions
Just message in the group — happy to help
## RSVP
• RSVP to this event: Please RSVP “Yes” only if you genuinely intend to come. If your plans change, update your RSVP as soon as possible so others can join. Late cancellations (within 24 hours) or no‑shows may be recorded as such and removed from the group
## SAFETY NOTICE
Get Outside – Auckland is a group of friends running something for the community for fun. Its organizers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold no responsibility or liability for any injury suffered during events. By RSVP’ing, you acknowledge that you have read the details thoroughly and accept that outdoor activities involve inherent risk. By RSVP’ing you also acknowledge that Get Outside – Auckland and its organizers cannot be held liable for any injury caused or suffered during participation
*****If you are uncomfortable with assuming this risk, please do not RSVP.****
Thank you for understanding. — The Get Outside – Auckland team