G-O Hike: Hakarimata Rail Trail (Ngaruawahia)

Hello fellow Get‑Outsiders!

Come join us on a walk along the Hakarimata Rail Trail in Ngaruawahia!

## Overview

A friendly Saturday morning hike run by volunteers to help us get outside, breathe, and reset.

## Plan

• Meet: Greenlane Countdown at 08:00am, or Hakarimata Rail Trail Carpark (Brownlee Avenue, Ngaruawahia) at 9:45am • Time: 8:00 AM meet at New World New Lynn for a 9:45 AM start from the trailhead • Duration: Around 3–3.5 hours • Route: A beautiful, wide, sheltered riverside trail through native bush. This is the easiest and most accessible section of the Hakarimata network. We walk out along the Rail Trail and then decide where to go depending on the group's wishes. • Finish: Back at the cars by around 1:30 PM and back in Auckland by 3:00pm • Toilets: Public toilets available at the Brownlee Avenue carpark

## What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes • Water • A light snack • Warm layers — it’s mid‑winter • Optional: walking poles, hat, rain jacket

## Weather

We hike regardless of the weather unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., cyclones or earthquakes). I’ll still check the forecast the day before and update everyone.

## Safety

• This is a free, volunteer social walk • You are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing • Please stay on the track and walk within your comfort level • If you feel unwell or need to turn back, that’s always okay

## Accessibility

• Mostly flat, wide gravel trail • Very low technical difficulty • Suitable for most fitness levels • Not suitable for prams due to gravel and occasional uneven sections

## Transport

• Plenty of parking at the Brownlee Avenue carpark • Carpooling encouraged if possible

## Questions?

Just message in the group — happy to help.

## RSVP

• RSVP to this event: Please RSVP “Yes” only if you genuinely intend to come. • If your plans change, update your RSVP as soon as possible so others can join. • Late cancellations (within 24 hours) or no‑shows may be recorded as such.
Hope to see you there! Happy times everyone! :)

## SAFETY NOTICE

Get Outside – Auckland and its organizers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold no responsibility or liability for any injury suffered during events. By RSVP’ing, you acknowledge that you have read the details thoroughly and accept that outdoor activities involve inherent risk. By RSVP’ing you also acknowledge that Get Outside – Auckland and its organizers cannot be held liable for any injury caused or suffered during participation. If you are uncomfortable with assuming this risk, please do not RSVP. Thank you for understanding. — The Get Outside – Auckland team.