Omaha beach walk + afternoon tea (optional)
Details
On the 2nd September (Saturday) , we will be doing a loop walk around the Omaha beach peninsula.
We will walk from Omaha Beach Cafe north on the beach to Omaha Shorebird Sanctuary at the northern tip of Omaha peninsula. Then we will walk south on the beach along Whangateau Harbour to Omaha beach golf club. Next we walk beside the Golf Club on a nice curvy footpath to Taumata road which takes us to the south end of Omaha beach, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we walk north on the beach back to the Cafe. This is an easy, flat, 10 kilometer walk which will be a bit windy on the beach, so bring a hat and windproof jacket.
✨ Duration: up to 3.0 hours hike & explore, including stops.
✨ Estimated distance: 10km
✨ Estimated total ascent: 20m
✨ SPEED: medium with easy track conditions. I appreciate our fast members to be patient and NOT go ahead of the group.
✨ DIFFICULTY: 1.5 on our 1-5 scale.
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✨ Road Toll of $2.60 applies - each way.
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✨ GOOGLE SATELITE MAP:
https://goo.gl/maps/RbkwXm8KGf7Y7yYb8
✨ Online topo map of Omaha beach:
https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz7091/Omaha/Auckland
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✨ TOILETS:
Next to the carpark.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LmEtA1FgUGnu44bk8?g_st=ic
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✨ REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND:
• -- Be a member of Moa Social Hikings.
• -- Be signed up on Going list before event starts.
• -- Be able to walk back to the carpark with the group.
• -- NO JEANS, GUESTS,CHILDREN,ANIMALS OR SMOKERS.
• -- Agreed with the RSVP questions.
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✨ MEETING PLACE:
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✨ TRANSPORT AND CARPOOLING:
• Carpooling is highly recommended due to the high price of fuel. Please comment when you rsvp whether you need a lift / can offer lifts and which part of Auckland.
• make sure your meetup private message is available to communicate and check it regularly ;
• $15/person recommended to pay for the driver.
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✨ TIME GUIDELINE:
• 10:30- Good time to arrive at the carpark, meet & greet;
• 10:40- Please DO NOT arrive later than 10:40am;:
• 10:41 - Introduction;
• 10: 45- Approx start hike;
• 13:30 - Approx end hike (depends on how fast we walk) optional Omaha Beach Cafe & Eatery ;
• 15:00 - Approx return to Auckland city;
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✨ BRING:
• ENOUGH drinking water;
• Lunch or snack food;
• Footwear suitable for stony & rocky surface;
• Clothing suitable for winter (e.g merino layer);
• Sun & rain protection;
• Bags for wet and dirty footwear & clothing;
• Clean clothing & footwear to change into after hike;
• First-aid items (at least for cuts and scratches);
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✨ PREPARATION:
It is important to be well prepared. Before we meet:
• Know how to get to all meeting places.
• Study hike details & map well.
• Prepare everything you need to bring.
• If you are the driver, have car fuelled or recharged ready to go.
• Find and confirm your driver(passengers) whether they go to Omaha Beach Cafe & Eatery or go home directly after the hike;
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✨ BIOSECURITY INFOMATION:
• To help prevent the spread of Kauri Dieback disease all shoe must be free of soil and seeds.
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✨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.
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✨ After hike option :
Omaha Beach is a local café which serves high quality food and coffee. It is optional to visit there for an afternoon tea and socializing after the hike.
✨ ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Be on time (For example, if GPS estimate time is one hour, you may leave at least 1.5 hours to travel). We are NOT going to wait for late hikers after 10:40.
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✨A small gold coin gift of contribution will be greatly appreciated to buy safety gear.
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• After signing up, keep an eye on comments for any updates.
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Looking forward to see you all 😊.
David(022.001.7621)