📌Wairoa Cosseys track

Join us on Sunday, 1st November for a scenic through hike across the Hunua Ranges, starting from Otau Road and following the high ridgeline bordering the Wairoa Reservoir. We will traverse through native bush toward Cosseys Reservoir and dam to enjoy sweeping catchment views, before descending through Cosseys Gorge to the Hunua Falls car park; a moderate day trek requiring a car shuttle, sturdy footwear, and clean gear for kauri dieback protection. Afterward, we can gather at the nearby Hunua Falls Cafe for optional drinks, snacks, and a chance to catch up and socialize, so come along and join us!

📌 New members 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 hours including breaks (estimated)
📌 Distance: About 13.3km
📌 Map of hike: https://tinyurl.com/hmhnd82j
📌 Difficulty: 3.0 on our 1-5 scale.
📌 Speed: medium to fast pace
📌 Toilets: At the start and finish

🚩 Time Guideline :
07:45 Good time to arrive at Wellington street
08:05 Arrange car pooling
08:10 Leave Wellington Street
08:30 All direct drivers at Hunua falls car park
08:40 Drivers (and any passengers) taken to the start
09:10 Everyone at Otau Road car park
09:20 Introductions and group photo
09:25 Start hike
15:30 Approx. finish hike at Hunua falls car park
15:40 Collect cars at start
16:10 Optional drinks and snacks at Hunua Falls Cafe and Bar
17:30 Approx depart to Auckland
18:15 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) Car park, 59 Otau Road, Hunua
(Start of hike & where Wellington st drivers arrive)
https://tinyurl.com/3j3wtkf6

👉 3) Hunua Falls Parking, Hunua
(Finish of hike & where direct drivers arrive)
https://tinyurl.com/4z5a3yz7

👉4) Hunua Falls Cafe and Bar, 2330 Hunua Road, Hunua
(Where we have optional after hike drinks & snacks)
https://tinyurl.com/ypxj68cj

🚩 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) : Hunua Falls Cafe and Bar. For more information: https://hunuacafe.co.nz/

🚩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 Hunua falls Car park

2. Do you understand if you are a direct driver, then you need to go to the finish at Hunua falls Car park where a shuttle will be arranged to take you to the start?
(A) Yes understood - I will drive to Hunua falls Car park
at no later than 08:30
(B) N/A (I am either a passenger or driver coming from Wellington Street.