Rotoroa Island🏝️Day Hike + Shared BBQ lunch(B.Y.O)

Please read details carefully before RSVP❗

Kia Ora everyone - on 17th January (Saturday), we have an exciting excursion planned as we embark on a ferry ride to Rotoroa Island. Our day's adventure will be a memorable day hike, allowing us to explore the scenic tracks and captivating coastline that encircle the island.
Anticipate breathtaking panoramas of the Hauraki Gulf, discover pristine sandy beaches, and savor the thrill of navigating the rocky coast. We'll also come together for a delightful bring-your-own picnic lunch. Following the hike, there's an opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim at the charming Ladies Bay Beach.

Rotoroa Island is not just a natural wonderland; it's also home to some of New Zealand's most cherished and rare native birds, including the takahe, kiwi, and others. Beyond its natural splendor, the island boasts a rich and colorful history that we'll have the chance to uncover.
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⛴️ COST:
●The cost for a return ferry ticket is $110 .You can conveniently do so by clicking on the following link:

BOOK TICKET HERE

❌ FERRY TICKET CANCELLATION POLICY
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🕒 Duration: up to 10 hours hike & explore, including stops and ferry ride.
🚶 SPEED: Medium slow (slower than medium in some sections to explore).
💪 DIFFICULTY: 1.5 on our 1-5 scale.
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🛰️ GOOGLE MAP:
google map
🌏 Online topo map of Rotoroa Island track:
topo map
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🥾 HIKE DETAILS:
Exact hike route is not decided yet and will be announced on the day.
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🚾TOILETS:
At Home Bay, Ladies Bay, and Men's Bay
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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 downtown ferry terminal with the group.
-- NO JEANS, GUESTS,CHILDREN,ANIMALS OR SMOKERS.
-- Agreed with the RSVP questions.
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📌 meeting place:
meeting place
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🔔 TIME GUIDELINE:
09:00 - Good time to arrive at the explorer kiosk, meet & greet;
09:15 - Approx get on ferry;
09:30 - Ferry departs Downtown ( with or without you);
10:50- Approx ferry arrives at Rotoroa Island;
11:00 - 13:00 shared BBQ lunch at ladys bay beach;
13:00 - Approx to start the hike;
15:00 - approx to finish the hike ;
15:10 - 17:10 FREE TIME (smiwimming,snorkeling & do your own fun things);
17:10 - packed and on the way back to the wharf;
17:30 - Approx get on ferry returns to Auckland;
19:05 -Approx get back to donwtown ferry terminal.
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🚚 BRING:
✔️ BBQ food (drink) to share with everyone(or bring your own lunch) ;
✔️ At least 2L drinking water;
✔️Footwear suitable for stony & rocky surface;
✔️Clothing suitable for windy summer in case;
✔️Sun protection;
✔️Clean clothing & footwear to change into after hike;
✔️First-aid items (at least for cuts and scratches);
✔️Picnic set & cleaning gear;
✔️Beach mat& blanket;
✔️Swimming gear (optional);
✔️bring your own beach games (optional);
✔️Sense of humor.
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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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🤝First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to MoaSocialHiking, we look forward to meeting you. Please DO DOT BE SHY if you have no hiking experience or if you worry you are too slow. WE HAVE A VERY CLEAR POLICY TO LOOK AFTER EVERYONE.
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🍕🍔🍰🍟🍻 Shared BBQ lunch (BYO) :
You're welcome to bring any food you'd like to share with fellow hikers.
If you have specific dietary needs or food requirements, you can bring your own lunch.
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📝ADDITIONAL NOTES:
We would greatly appreciate any volunteers who are willing to assist in setting up the shared picnic and helping with the cleanup after the picnic.
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💲 A small gold coin gift of contribution will be greatly appreciated to buy safety gear. For those wishing to contribute directly, here is the bank account: 12-3034-0594293-00 (Moa Social Hikings) - Thank you.
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📸 Instagram photos:
We will select 5 the most iconic photos and upload on our Instagram account, please follow us @ INSTAGRAM.
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Looking forward to see you all 😊.

David (022.001.7621)