Mangawhai Cliffs & Bryderwyn Hills short walk

On Saturday of the long weekend we will travel to Mangawhai to walk the Cliffs Walkway loop returning via the coast. This walk provides breathtaking coastal views that extend from Bream Head in the north down to the Tāwharanui Peninsula in the south. The Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island/Aotea are often seen on the horizon.
The track starts along the beach, then climbs quite steeply for about 20 minutes to a lookout point. It then winds past ancient pōhutukawa teetering on the sheer slopes before descending to the stony beach below. From here we will walk back along the beach (8 km), at low tide (12.54pm - 0.7m).

This is part or Te Araroa Trail.
As our route is an exposed coastal track, in the event of forecast high wind or rough seas we will need to postpone to an alternative date.

After we will do the short track of about 1 hour or so at Bryderwyn Hills Scenic Reserve, likely toward the Trig along Forest Track perhaps to the Lookout to make this trip more worthwhile. How far we go is dependant on progress at Mangawhai Cliffs. We can expect expansive coastal views.

THE DIRT
• Time: Approx. 3 hours (plus 1 hour)
• Distance: 9 km loop - track and coast (plus 3 km)
• Elevation gain: 300m (plus unknown m)
• Difficulty: typical coastal hike with some steep steps and coastal walking on rocks. Easy to intermediate walking track
• Terrain: , natural track coastal rocks that could be slippery & firm sand
• Grade: 3.0 - 3 hours (plus 1 hour)

Locations
Mangawhai surf club car park hike start & finish
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXAEgTJxQFep4xua8
There is a toilet available at the car park

Brynderwyn Hills Scenic Reserve - Lookout Point on Forest Track
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YciFJ4DZkRRM9Pqr7

REFRESHMENTS
Mangawhai Tavern
https://maps.app.goo.gl/13jVtvxGD3ehEhYF9

SCHEDULE
9.45am last time to arrive
9.50am introductions
10.00am Hike Start
12.54pm low tide 0.7m - we will return via the coast as tide goes out
1.00pm approximate arrival back to car park and break time - we may finish earlier
1.30pm depart for Brynderwyn Hills Scenic Reserve Forest Track
1.45pm arrive Brynderwyn Hills Scenic Reserve Forest Track car park
1.50pm Hike start - we will go to the Lookout or Trig point only and return - 1 hour.
2.50pm Hike finish estimate - no recce so could be +/-
2.35pm refreshments at Mangawhai Tavern
3.30pm depart for home
5.00pm arrive Auckland

The cost for this hike is $5. Please pay online (prefferred) Moa Outdoors new bank details or pay the host cash on the day.
Noel K
BANK updated pre hike.

If you have enjoyed previous Moa events, please feel free to invite others to attend via Meetup and give a review.

RSVP QUESTION
Have you read the description/disclaimer and are you confident you can hike the coastal environment, including a bit of rock scrambling in the time prescribed?

HOUSEKEEPING
CAR POOLING:
We suggest passengers pay drivers $35 return for this one.
BRING:

• At least 2L drinking water.
• Lunch or snack food.
• Suitable footwear for surfaces described.

+Sun & rain protection.
+Bags for wet and dirty footwear & clothing.

• Appropriate clothing for the season and forecasted/possible conditions.
• First-aid items (at least for cuts and scratches).

PREPARATION:
It is important to be well prepared.
Before we meet

• Know how to get to all meeting places.
• Study hike details.
• Prepare everything you need to bring.
• If you are the driver, have car refueled or recharged ready to go.
• Find and confirm your driver(passengers) whether they go to the pub or going home directly after the event.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
Our hiking activities come with some hazard & risks; our organizers are volunteers. By RSVP'ing you accept full responsibilities for your own safety and that you have read the description and are you confident you can complete the hike in the time prescribed?
Looking forward to a great day outdoors.

Regards
Moa Outdoors