Day tramp Mt Thompson from Manakau

Climb Mt Thompson from the Manakau Rd end. Park at the end of the sealed road at the closed gate. Walk along the 4WD track then turn right at the Mt Thompson doc sign post. Cross the Waikawa Stream (wet feet) then go on a steady climb to summit Mt Thompson. Return same way total under 10km. I have not tramped this side of the hill before and do not know the condition of the route. Expect steep slippery sections. There may be the odd windfall to scramble through. It is only 709m, last week we comfortably summited nearby Mt Waitewaewae in 6 1/2 hours and that's 939m. Wow that was a fabulous day out!!
We travel at a steady pace and don't rush.
Whistle, emergency blanket, torch, light parka, GPS or map and compass, hat and gloves essential safety gear.
Do your own research, you are responsible for your own safety.
I plan to leave Paraparaumu at 7.30am and can pick people up from Waikanae at 7.45am with the intention of being on the route 8.30am