📌Te Muri Regional park

On Sunday, the 26th of July we going to Te Muri Regional Park, which is one of the more inaccessible and lesser known regional Parks. We will also hike part of Mahurangi West Regional Park. and cover a variety of terrain from sandy beach, rocky coast, regenerating bush and farm land with some great vistas.

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❌ 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, 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👍
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🚩Summary of Main Details:
📌 Meet: Wellington St Convenience store (unless a direct driver)
📌 Map of hike: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rpksu
📌 Hike Duration: Approx 5 hours 15 minutes including breaks
📌 Distance: About 13.5km
📌Low Tide: 10:50 (26th July)
📌 Difficulty: 3.0 on our 1-5 scale.
📌 Speed: medium to fast pace
📌 Toilets: At Otuawaea Bay & the end of Ngarewa Drive (both places are about 1-2km from start and finish)

🚩 Time Guideline:
07:45 Good time to arrive at Wellington Street
07:55 Arrange car pooling
08:00 Leave Wellington Street
08:45 All drivers arrive at Opahi Bay
08:55 Introductions and group photo
09:00: Start hike
10:50: Low tide (26th July)
14:15: Finish hike (Approx)
14:45 Optional drinks and snacks at The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables
16:00 Approx Depart to Auckland
16:30 Approx back in Auckland

🚩 These are the 3 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) Opahi Bay
(Start & Finish of hike)
https://tinyurl.com/yrxj8p8u

👉3) Puhoi Pub Hotel, 5 Saleyards Road, Puhoi,
(Where we have optional after hike drinks & snacks)
https://tinyurl.com/y4vcjptv

🚩 Check list:
✔Day pack
✔Lunch
✔Snack food
✔Plenty of drinking water (at least 2 litres)
✔Extra layer
✔Footwear suitable for muddy tracks
✔Hat
✔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

🚩Those wishing to donate directly this is the bank account:
06-0145-0782760-00 - Many thanks

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🚩 🍔🍗🥂 For after hike snacks and drinks (Optional) The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables, 5 Saleyards Rd, Puhoi
For more information: https://www.puhoipub.com/menu

🚩 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 Opahi Bay