NATURE'S NAVIGATORS

WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a 23km version of Arthur Lydiard's Waiatarua Run. Starting at 2 Croydon Road at 6:00am sharp, about 5 minutes before sunrise. Attendees must be regular runners and be fine to run 23km.

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
5:55am - Meet outside 2 Croydon Road, New Lynn.
6:00am - Sharp, start running.
No waiting for late comers.
I may run at a pace of 5:20/km.
It may take me 2.5 hours to run.
Run at your own pace.

START AND FINISH LOCATION
Google Maps text search: 2 Croydon Road, New Lynn.
URL: google.com/maps/@-36.9162,174.6667,99m

THE ROUTE
* Study and understand the route.
* There are no markers showing you which way to go.
* We start in New Lynn, run via West Coast Road to Waiatarua, then back to New Lynn via Scenic Drive and Tirirangi Road.
* The route is mostly on footpaths next to roads.

DIRECTIONS
- Start at 2 Croydon Road, New Lynn, run north-west 800 metres.
- Turn left onto West Coast Road, run west 9.8km (ascent 283 metres).
- Turn left onto Scenic Drive, run south then east 9.2km (descent 170 metres).
- Take third exit onto Titirangi Road, run north 3.1km (descent 100 metres).
- Turn left onto Croydon Road, run 70 metres to 2 Croydon Road.
Total distance ~23km.

SAFETY
This is for regular runners only.
This if for regular runners who are fine to run 23km.
You may like to bring a hydration pack / runner's vest, mobile phone, water, food.
We will run on the footpath where possible.
Where there is no footpath we will run where and when it is safe.

DRIVING THERE
You are welcome to offer a lift or ask for a lift in the comments section below.
If 1 passenger, please give driver $10 if from Central Auckland.
2 passengers $8 each.
3 passengers $6 each.

BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
You need to be okay to run independently.
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
Tell someone your plans.
No guests.

ABOUT ARTHUR LYRIARD
Born on 6 July 1917.
Arthur Lydiard was a New Zealand runner and running coach.
Arthur Lydiard created the "Waiatarua run" while he was experimenting with running.
He coached people of all levels, including Olympians Peter Snell, Murray Halberg, Barry Magee.
Died on 11 December 2004, aged 87, while on a running lecture tour.
Considered one of the greatest coaches of all time.
A good documentary about him is here youtu.be/PVIsTFa1hpU

TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority".
There is no need to pay for Meetup+
Please send a small donation to organiser.
Your donation in this event will be forwarded to Jason Oxenham to help him beat cancer.

WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for a hut baggin'! 5 days hike, in the Matemateaonga Range, east from Mt Taranaki.

SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
Optional: 8am Enjoy Western Springs 5km parkrun (200+ people, run, walk, or watch, the choice is yours!).
9:30am Begin 7h drive to Upper Mangaehu Road.
6pm Begin short 1.5h walk to Omaru Hut (8 mattresses).
See Omaru Hut information here doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/omaru-hut

SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER
Walk 8.5h to Ngapurua Hut (10 mattresses).
See Ngapurua Hut information here doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/ngapurua-hut

MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER
Walk 4.5h to Tieke Marae/Kainga Campsite and to the Whanganui River, where the Whanganui Journey happens.
Walk 1h to Puketotara Hut (8 mattresses).
See Puketotara Hut information here doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/puketotara-hut

TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER
Walk 7h to Pouri Hut (12 mattresses).
See Pouri Hut information here doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/pouri-hut

WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER
Walk 6.5h to carpark.
Drive 7h to Auckland.

ACCOMMODATION

Two options for paying:
1. Before you go, buy four serviced (green) DOC hut tickets, $25 each,
from Bivouac, Kathmandu, Living Simply, Macpac or a DOC visitor centre. Deposit the hut tickets in the honesty boxes at the huts.
or
2. Buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for $160 (allows 12 months of unlimited use at backcountry huts),
The huts we are sleeping at are not bookable.
The mattresses are "first come first served" which means you can claim a mattress if another hasn't.
You may like to bring an air sleeping mat, in case others have claimed the mattresses.

Hut Facilities:
No electricity.
No rubbish bins.
Non-flush toilets.
Far from carpark.
Assume no reception.
Water from rain water tank.

Hut Etiquette:
Respect sleepers.
Tidy up before you leave.
Take your rubbish with you.

Links to each hut:
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/omaru-hut
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/pouri-hut
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/ngapurua-hut
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/huts/puketotara-hut
doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/manawatu-whanganui/places/whanganui-national-park/things-to-do/campsites/tieke-kainga-campsite

GEAR - BACKPACK
Backpack.
Pack liner or rubbish sack (to waterproof gear).
Emergency shelter.
Food & water.
Headlight.
Mobile phone.

GEAR - CLOTHING
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino shirt, merino jumper, puffy synthetic-filled jacket).
Hiking shoes.
Rain jacket.
Rain poncho.
Hat.
No cotton.
No jeans.

GEAR - PROTECTION
Sunscreen.
Lip balm.
Sunglasses.

GEAR - FOR HUTS
Sleeping bag.
Ear plugs (for snorers).
Toilet paper.

GEAR - IF CAMPING
Tent.
Sleeping mat.

GEAR - RECOMMENDED
Buff.
Long johns.
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
Sleeping mat (in case mattresses are claimed by others).

GEAR - OPTIONAL
Gaiters.
Rain pants.
Hiking poles.
Camping stove, pot, gas canister.

DRIVING THERE
You're welcome to ask for a lift or offer a lift in the comments section.
If 1 passenger, suggest give $100 to driver.
2 passengers $85 each.
3 passengers $70 each.

BY ATTENDING YOU AGREE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Attendees must RSVP to event.
The slowest sets the pace.
Tell someone your plans.
We help each other.
We stick together.
Led by organiser.
No littering.
No guests.

TO ATTEND
Click on "Join waitlist with a low priority", then send $10 or more to organiser for helping with the 6+ hours of organising, meetup costs and group safety gear.
There is no need to pay for Meetup+