📌Kaipara harbour coastal

Join us on Sunday, October 4th for the Kaipara Coast to Shelly Beach Hike as we explore the shores of the Kaipara Harbour—the largest natural harbour in the Southern Hemisphere! Starting at South Head, we will make our way south along the coastline to Shelly Beach, taking in vast tidal flats, coastal farmland, sand beaches, and mangroves along the way. While no swimming is required, you can expect wading and some muddy patches, so come prepared to get partially wet. Please note that this hike requires a car shuttle, and details are in this description.

❌ New members and 'loyal' regulars are welcome.
❌If you find yourself on the "waiting list" and decide to attend the hike on the day of the event, then please be aware that you will need to hike separately from the group. Only those listed as "Going" are considered valid participants.
There are no "plus ones"- If you want to go, then you will need to register with meetup
❌Individuals who are unfit or prefer a slower pace are kindly requested not to RSVP. Slow people will hold up the group, as everyone will have to wait for you to catch up. There are alternative Meetup groups available for those who enjoy walking very slowly.
❌If you are unable to attend, please update your status to avoid a "No Show" being recorded next to your name. Accumulating three or more "No Shows" will result in your status being changed to "Not going." It is always polite to adjust your RSVP status if you can no longer participate. Thank you👍

🚩Summary of Main Details:
📌 Meet: Wellington St Convenience store (unless a direct driver)
📌 Hike Duration: Approx 6.5 hours including breaks (estimated)
📌 Distance: About 20km
📌 Map of hike: https://tinyurl.com/3af794v4
📌 Difficulty: 3.0 on our 1-5 scale.
📌 Speed: medium to fast pace
📌 Toilets: None - find some bushes.

🚩 Time Guideline :
07:30 Good time to arrive at Wellington street
07:45 Arrange car pooling
07:50 Leave Wellington Street
08:40 Direct drivers arrive at Shelly Beach Road
08:55 Direct drivers leave Shelly Beach
09:15 All drivers arrive at 3570 South Head Road
09:40 Introductions and group photo
09:45 Start hike
11:18 Low tide (4th Oct)
16:15 Approx. finish hike at Shelly Beach
17:00 Optional drinks and snacks at Huapai Tavern
18:00 Approx depart to Auckland
18:20 Approx back in Auckland

🚩 These are the 4 important meeting points to note:

👉1) Convenience store, 110-112 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay
(Where we meet initially - unless driving direct)
https://tinyurl.com/ycxmu3se

👉 2) 3570 South Head Road, South Head
(Start of hike)
https://tinyurl.com/4c48tw8t

👉 3) Car park, Shelly beach Road, Shelly Beach
(Finish of hike)
https://tinyurl.com/5ha7xz88

👉4) Huapai Tavern, 319 State Highway 16, Huapai
(Where we have optional after hike drinks & snacks)
https://tinyurl.com/2tmcv6s4

🚩 Check list:
✔Day pack
✔Lunch
✔Snack food
✔Plenty of drinking water (at least 2 litres)
✔Extra layer
✔Footwear suitable for muddy tracks
✔Hat
✔Sun Creme
✔Sun glasses
✔Rain protection
✔Plastic bags, change of clothes & shoes – so you don’t get mud and water in someone else’s car
✔First-aid Kit or items
✔Cell phone/camera
✔$15 cash/online to pay driver - if a passenger

🚩 🍔🍗🥂 For after hike snacks and drinks (Optional) : The Good Home Lincoln Road. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/2udkk8ke

🚩Those wishing to donate $2-$5 (or more) online directly, can use this is the bank account: 'Hiking Aotearoa' 06-0145-0782760-00 - Otherwise a cash donation is always appreciated. Donations are used for First aid kits, Meetup subscription, portable Radio communication devices, Inreach device subscription, and buying PLB's and any other device that needs to be repaired or replaced. Many thanks❤

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🚩 RSVP question:
1. What is your transport situation for carpooling?
(A) Have transport, can offer rides
(B) Have no transport, need a ride
(C) Driving or passenger direct to Shelly Beach Road Car park

2. Do you understand if you are a direct driver, then you need to go to the finish at Shelly Beach where a shuttle will be arranged to take you to the start?
(A) Yes understood - I will drive to Shelly Beach Road Car park, Shelly Beach at no later than 08:40
(B) N/A (I am either a passenger or driver coming from Wellington Street.