Browns Bay to Takapuna (Te Araroa trail)

Greetings Everyone -
On Saturday, we are going to walk from Browns Bay to Takapuna, following part of New Zealand's famous trail Te Araroa. The route is mostly along beaches and coastal walkways, with some sections on pedestrian roads. We will meet at Takapuna to take a bus to Browns Bay, and finish the event with optional refreshments at a cafe by Takapuna Beach.

Duration: About 3.5 hours hike including stops
Distance: Approx 11 km
Difficulty: 2.0 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes
Speed: Medium
Low Tide: 9:05AM

● Cost: - $4.65 for AT bus

● PLEASE: No smoking, children or guests.

● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Hiking Aotearoa, we look forward to meeting you. We ask Everyone to bring a gold coin donation to help pay for the website and more safety equipment for the group.
For those wishing to donate directly this is the bank account:
06-0145-0782760-00 - Many thanks

● Health and Safety Information:
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● Meeting Places and maps:

• Takapuna Bus Stop B
  (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjBtfrDZJXooajs16)

● Carpooling:
Carpooling will not be arranged for this event

● Time Guideline:

• 09:30 - Good time to arrive at Takapuna Bus Stop B
• 09:45 - Take a bus #83
• 10:08 - Arrive at Browns Bay. Start hiking from the beach
• 13:00 - Finish hike (approx)
• 13:10 - Optional refreshment at Takapuna Beach Cafe

● Bring:

• AT card or credit card for the bus ride
• Day pack
• Snack/Brunch and drink
• Clothing suitable for the season
• Sun and emergency rain protection
• First-aid items

● RSVP:
If you are unable to come please change your RSVP status otherwise you will be marked as a no-show.

See you on Saturday - Sally