📌Base Camp Ohope (2 nights)
Details
From the 27th, 28th February and the 1st of March (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), we will be traveling to Ohope, which is near Whakatane, to explore three distinct hiking trails in the Whakatane-Ohope region. Our accommodation will be at 'Ohope camp' located in Ohope.
The preliminary itinerary involves driving to Ohope, approximately 320 kilometres, on Friday, with the option to hike the Lathams track for those who arrive early. On Saturday, we will hike on the Kohi Pt - Nga Tapuwae loop hike, which offers a diverse array of views, terrains, and vegetation. This route traverses native bush, farmland, urban areas, coastal paths, beach and clifftop tracks. We will conclude the day with a communal dinner at the main hall of the camp.
Lastly, on Sunday, we will hike along the coastline from Whakatane to the Rangitaiki Rivers before returning to Auckland. A moderate level of fitness and stamina is necessary, as there are some hills to ascend with steps. Regular participants will have priority, but newcomers are encouraged to join. As is customary with all overnight weekend hikes, if you intend to forgo the hike on Sunday, please refrain from RSVP'ing. Additionally, for future hikes, you may find it challenging to be included on the Going list.
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🚩 Summary of details:
📌Duration: Whole trip is 3 days and 2 nights;
📌Friday hike : Latham's track circuit 2 hours (5.7 km) - optional hike
📌Saturday hike : Kohi Pt -Nga Tapuwae loop 6.5-6.0 hours (16.2km)
📌Sunday hike : Whakatane to Rangitaiki Rivers 4hrs 15min return (14.5 km)
📌Difficulty: On our 1-5 scale,
Friday: 2.5
Saturday: 3.5
Sunday: 3.0
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📌Maps:
Friday: Latham's track https://tinyurl.com/mdfpmz7w
Saturday: Kohi Pt -Nga Tapuwae loop https://tinyurl.com/54y8j3wj
Sunday: Whakatane to Rangitaiki Rivers https://tinyurl.com/23bjubp8
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🚩Time Guideline:
📌 Friday:
09:00 Leave Auckland (Approx)
13:00 Earliest time to check into Camp at Ohope
13:05 Arrive at Latham's track start
13:30 Start Latham's track loop (optional hike**)
15:30 Finish hike
19:35 Sunset
** Latham's track is optional and you can arrive any time on Friday
📌Saturday:
07:08 Sunrise
08:00 Leave camp & start hike
14:15 Finish hike & arrive back at camp
18:30 Shared group dinner at the main hall
19:35 Sunset
📌Sunday:
07:08 Sunrise
08:00 Organize a car shuttle - some drive to hike finish
08:30 Pack up Check out of Camp with remainder to Hike start
08:45 All at start - Whakatane to Rangitaiki Rivers hike
12:30 Finish hike
12:35 Snacks and drinks (TBA)
14:00 Drive back to Auckland
18:00 Approx arrive back in Auckland
19:35 Sunset
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🚩 These are the 4 important stopping points to note when driving:
👉 1) Ohope Camp, 60 Pohutukawa Avenue, Ōhope
(Where we stay for 2 nights)
https://tinyurl.com/2uhdsuc5
👉 2) Awakeri Hot Springs, 1363 State Highway 30, Awakeri
(Where we start & finish the Lathams track loop
https://tinyurl.com/3nh4p9wc
👉 3) Bunyan Road, Coastlands
(Where we start & finish the Whakatane to Rangitaiki rivers hike)
https://tinyurl.com/ykhh6f2h
👉 4) Rangitaiki river mouth, Hall Road, Thornton
(Where we finish the Whakatane to Rangitaiki rivers hike )
https://tinyurl.com/2kf87nux
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🚩 Friday : You can arrive at any time on Friday, however we have a short optional hike on Lantham's track at 13:30 for those that get to Whakatane early. We start at Awakeri springs car park, firstly walking along the road then onto the other end of Lathams track and eventually on to a trig with some good views. We then head back down to the car park and possibly have a swim in the Hot springs.
🚩 Saturday hikes: This has a mixture of urban footpaths, native bush and coastal cliff. There should be a variety of views and terrain. There are some steep parts but there many steps, and the track is well maintained. If there is rain then it is likely to be slippery and muddy in certain places. Part of the coastal section should be done at low tide, otherwise we may get partially wet.
About 6.5-6.0 hours (16.2km)
🚩 Sunday hike: The route start from the beach settlement known as Coastlands. We head towards the end of the Spit where there is a statue in commemoration of a Whakatane Mayor's wife. We then head North west towards the Rangitaiki River mouth where we will have a car shuttle arranged to take us back to start.
About 3 hours 30 minutes (11.2km)
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🚩Accommodation:
We stay for 2 nights at Ohope Christian camp, on Pohutukawa Avenue, Ohope. We have 6 cabins, and each cabin has three sets of bunks. Each bunk has a double bed below with one single above. So in each cabin there is room for 6 people. The cabin also has a self contained kitchen and an en suite bathroom. An air conditioner is in each cabin but it will cost $10 per night/day extra, which you can pay for on arrival. You will also need to bring your own bedding,- bottom sheet, duvet/sleeping bag and a pillow. We have cabins 5,6,7,8,9 and 10, and are all in the same building known as 'Lilburn' Lodge.
For our group we will need to bring detergent, tea towels and dish cloths, medium size rubbish bags, and toilet paper rolls. Clean-up is also required prior to leaving, products and instructions are available at the camp.
The cost per night is $40 per night and includes use of the main self-catering kitchen/hall. Total cost is $80. If you plan on staying elsewhere then please do not RSVP.
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🚩 Payment: Make payment of $80. Payment can be made into ANZ Bank Hiking Aotearoa A/C number: 06-0145-0782760-00. Write "Ohope" and your reference name that is the same as your Meetup name. Please make payment by the by 17th February.
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🚩Check list of Gear: https://tinyurl.com/2eh2ajey
🚩 Metvuw rain forecast : https://goo.gl/9zpzs9
🚩 Just some hiking group etiquette: http://bit.ly/2ZmOmEG
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🚩Costs:
Passengers need to give to their driver:
$70 - if one passenger (based on 10c/km)
$50 each if 2 passengers (based on 10c/km)
$80 - 2 nights accommodation
$130 - $150 Approx Total
🍔🍗🍷 Shared dinner on Saturday night:
On Saturday night we will have a shared dinner at the main hall, please bring a plate of food to share with everyone - thank you.
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🚩Please answer the 5 RSVP questions:
(1) What is your transport situation for carpooling:
(A) have transport, can offer rides
(B) have transport, can drive if needed, but prefer to get a ride
(C) Have no transport, need a ride
(2) So, carpooling can be assisted, which suburb (or part of Auckland) do you live in?
(3) Approximately what time do you think you will arrive at Ohope Camp on Friday?
(4) Would you be interested in joining the optional 2 hour Latham's track loop on Friday at 13:30?
(A) Yes
(B) Maybe
(C) No
(5) Please give me your cell phone number in case I need to send everyone a text for a last minute change of plan or for car pooling purposes.
Note: Numbers will not be made public, and your number and rsvp answers are only visible to yourself and the organizer. They will also not be passed on, unless myself or someone in our group needs to contact you for car pooling etc. No made up numbers please.