Waiheke - Matiatia, Owhanake & Oneroa

On Saturday we will walk a loop on Waiheke Island - north. This will take us from Matiatia to Owhanake to Oneroa and beyond to Moa St for a coast to coast experience.

Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the track is often muddy and slippery in places. Rain within a few days of our walk is problematic for safety reasons. If the weather is not suitable, we will postpone and try to find a good day within the next 6 months. We have a substitute walk ready, so unless the weather is really bad, you will definitely walk this day, hopefully on Waiheke!

We will initially be following the Matiatia walk, high tide option, stunning views over the harbour, round the cliff tops, mansions and sculptures, before we rejoin the roads leading into Oneroa, and down to the beach. We will take a moment in Oneroa, another toilet stop beside the beach, take in the ambience, likely find a weather conditions suitable lunch spot, then we continue across the Island down, of course, Moa Street to Blackpool beach. We can stroll along the beach reserve, stop and look at the ship wreck at Church Bay, before taking in the island life walking the back streets up to Island Bay Gelato. From there we will take the Low Track back to the ferry, arriving well before departure time, on the hour.

Whilst it is possible to buy ferry tickets before departure, it is recommended that sailors book in advance online here... https://www.fullers.co.nz/booking/

***THE DIRT***
• Time: Approx. .5 hours
• Distance: 11 to 12k
• Elevation gain: 200+m
• Difficulty: moderate (AllTrails)
• Terrain: various slippery surfaces, road walking, beach walking
• Grade: for our regulars, this one will be a walk in the park, only heavy breathing when you can’t decide which flavour gelato

***LOCATIONS***
Downtown Ferry Terminal
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vt4M9aMVvKEPBLgZA

Toilets are available at Downtown Ferry, Waiheke Ferry and island terminal as well as Oneroa.

Book your ticket online here
https://www.fullers.co.nz/booking/

***REFRESHMENTS***
Lunch break in Oneroa and ice Creams on the Island. Beer O’clock on the ferry.

***SCHEDULE***
Catch the Fullers ferry from Downtown Ferry Terminal - cost $62.00 return - purchase your own tickets.
***8.45am last time to arrive at the depart point***
9.00am Fullers ferry departs for Waiheke
9.50 am Disembark, wait inside the ferry building, toilets, coffee
9.55am introductions
10.00am Hike Start
3.30pm Hike finish
3.45pm last time to be at the Ferry terminal
4.00 departure Waiheke goes to Devonport
4.50pm arrival back to Downtown ferry terminal and depart for home

The cost for this hike is $5. Please pay online Moa Outdoors new bank details or pay the host cash on the day.
Noel Keenan
12-3238-0727203-01

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

***RSVP QUESTION***
Have you read the description/disclaimer and are you confident you can complete the hike in the time

***HOUSEKEEPING***
CAR POOLING:
Make your own arrangement for car pooling on 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?

We walk as a group. If you are too slow, this holds up the whole group. After the first couple of kilometres, if you are not keeping up, we will ask you to return to the carpark and wait for the hike to conclude. If you have not walked with us before, can you walk up Mt Eden at a good pace, without the need to stop? If you are uncertain, message the organisers, and we can help you decide.

Looking forward to a great day outdoors.

Regards

***Moa Outdoors***