G-O Explore: Pākiri river Road to Pākiri Regional Park Beach 🥾

Hey there Awesome Get-Outsiders! Come and join us for an explore Saturday Hiking at the lovely Pākiri Regional Park Beach Walk.

• Distance from CBD: Approx. 94 kms – 1 hr 30 min drive.

• Meet Up Time: Please meet at Carpool Meet Point, e.g., Albany Bus Station / Oteha Valley Park & Ride by 8:00am or at the Pakiri Beach Car Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/TdjnR15TATEpxjCT6) at 9:05am.

• Difficulty Rating: Moderate

• Suitability: Suitable for people with MODERATE fitness.

• Completion time: The return walk takes about 1 hr 30 min return to the car park. River nearby to attempt crossing it again for the adventurers.

We expect to finish the walk and have plenty of time for lunch, swimming, and relaxing. You are welcome to stay around after and relax at the beach for another couple of hours.

• Footwear: Proper walking/hiking footwear is advised. Bare feet/jandals are not advisable on the walking track due to the risk of injury.

• Drinking Water: Please bring your own plenty of water

• Toilets: There are public toilets by the carpark before the walk starts.

• RSVP to this event: Please only RSVP Yes to this event if you are genuinely intending on coming. If your circumstances change and you are unable to attend please change RSVP asap to allow other people the chance to attend. Once available spaces are full for the event there is a waiting list option you can join.

If you RSVP and don't show up or contact us, it will be treated as a 'No Show' and may be removed from the group.

• Cellphone Coverage: Cell phone coverage is likely to be patchy in places along the coast..

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Main Details:

• Meet: We will gather at 8:00am at our carpool meeting point in Albany for northshore walks (aiming to start the walk aftet 9:05am).

• Further Details: After brief introductions we will drive up. Once we get there, we will set off on the beach ⛱️ walkway. We will take in spectacular vistas north over Pakiri and Te Ara.

• Duration: The walking will take about 1 hour 30 minutes return

• Transport/Car Pooling: If you can offer rides to people or wish to request if you can carpool with someone then please mention this under the Conversation section below on this page and contact each other from there.

• Bring: Drinking water, lunch, sun cream, sun hat, clean and sturdy footwear suitable for walking, suitable clothing for the weather, swimming gear (if you are keen to get in the water at your own risk) and a relatively dry bag if you are bringing your camera and/or phone with you on the walk. Bring your passion for the outdoors! :)

• Costs: This is a free event

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Weather forecast checks during the days leading up and provide an update to everyone! Hope to see you there! Happy Times everyone!

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Get Outside- Auckland and its organizers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury suffered during the events organized. By RSVP'ing to the events you are acknowledging that you and anyone you are bringing are legal adults (over 18 years of age) and have read the details thoroughly and are comfortable acknowledging that being outdoors involves inherent risk. Please note that we do not allow minors to RSVP to our events. Any minors coming as companions are under the full responsibility of the adult who has RSVP'd for them. By RSVP'ing you also acknowledge that 'Get Outside- Auckland' or its event Organizers cannot be held liable for any injury caused or suffered by participation in our events. If you are uncomfortable with assuming such a risk we suggest you do not RSVP to the concerned event. Thank you for understanding.

The 'Get Outside - Auckland' team.

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