Atiu Creek Regional Park
Details
On Saturday we will walk Atiu Creek Regional Park. This park, alongside the other areas of the Okahukura Peninsula, have had a long history of occupation by Tamaki Maori. During the colonial era of New Zealand, the park was forested. Most of the trees were milled for timber, and after WWI, the land was subdivided into farm blocks.
The park was gifted to the Auckland Council by Pierre and Jackie Chatelanat in 2006, whose family had first acquired the land in 1951.
Read about it here;
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/103736692/philanthropists-legacy-lives-on-at-atiu-creek-regional-park
We expect the highlight of the walk will be the newly born lambs- its lambing season!
We will start walk from Oruawharo river trail clockwise, (red markers) having lunch at the campground, then to complete the kauri point loop track (orange markers) before we get back to the carpark.
This loop poses no challenge to most hikers. There are no stream crossings.
THE DIRT -
• Time: Approx. 3.5-4 hours
• Distance: 10-11km loop
• Elevation gain: 150 odd m
• Difficulty: not difficult. we will hike at moderate pace. but it is muddy in a few places - winter
• Terrain: easy 60% is walking on rock roads, 40% walking through paddocks, some tracks muddy.
• Grade: 2
Online topo map:
Atiu Creek Regional Park
Google satelite map:
Atiu Creek Regional Park
LOCATIONS
Hike start and finish
Atiu Creek Regional Park car parking
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NirNHary3AtdSmWg8
There are 2 toilets available nearby at the large car park (western side). And 3 toilets at the campground where we will lunch.
REFRESHMENTS - optional
Kaukapakapa Hotel, 3 North Crescent Kaukapakapa
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJ469npci4eiR6YXA
SCHEDULE
6.56am sunrise
10.00am last time to arrive
10.10am introductions
10.15am Hike start
2.15pm Hike finish
3.00pm refreshments at Kaukapakapa Hotel - optional
4.00pm depart for Auckland
4.45pm arrive Auckland
5.52pm sunset
LOCAL INFORMATION
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 and also leave a review.
RSVP QUESTION
Have you read the description/disclaimer and are you confident you can complete the hikes in the time prescribed?
HOUSEKEEPING
CAR POOLING:
We suggest passengers pay drivers $20 return for this one.
Because Moa is a small and friendly group, it’s super easy to carpool with us. Our driver members are very happy to bring new people along. Post in the comment area below if you need a lift, include your area and a phone number. The willing driver member will contact you. As organisers, we will also monitor and help out. Please be organised and on time for collection, dont withdraw last minute. Please also don’t expect the driver to go out of their way to collect you. You might have to get to a nearby location on their route.
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. We use Google Maps.
- 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?
TURNAROUND
We don't intend to leave people behind. However, at any time on a hike if it is the opinion of the leader that you are struggling to keep with the group, the leader may decide that you are unlikely to be able to complete the hike in the time prescribed. In this case, you may be asked to turn around and make your way back to the car. This decision will not be taken lightly but will be done with the principle of the entire group enjoying their day and everyone completing in a timely and safe manner.
Looking forward to a great day outdoors.
Regards
Moa Outdoors