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Sat 16th
Assemble HQ 8am
Duration – 8 hours sailing and walking
Distance – up to 6 km
Grade – Easy to medium
Cost – Adult $220 pp (includes transport, 2 course lunch and wine tasting)
Child – N/A
Category – Adult friendly (18+ only)
Maximum Walkers 42 (The group will be split in two groups for walking purposes)
Board the R Tucker Thompson sailing ship and start thinking what the Bay of Islands used to look like with such beautiful boats. Arrive at Marsden Cross, New Zealand’s first planned European settlement where Māori and Europeans lived side by side. Think more about how things were.
NZ’s very first Christmas Day was celebrated at Marsden Cross in 1814.
Walk the 1 km track uphill sharing information of the past as we go.
Now it’s back to the future. We have arranged with “The Landing” to walk some of their wetland area and historical sites before arriving at “The Boathouse” for a two course lunch with wine tasting of course!
Perhaps you saw “The Landing” recently on TV. It was part of the series “ Lap of Luxury”.
Once you have visited, we know you will be back. Perhaps the walk should be called “Back in the Future!”
Our return to Russell should be by sail, let’s hope the wind gets up! Total walk is less than 6 km.
Sat 16th
Meet at HQ 08:30am
Departs 9am
Duration – 6 Hours
Distance – 17 kms
Cost – Adult $35, Child $15 (includes both ferries)
Grade – hard
Maximum walkers – 20
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Please note: this is part of the Omata walks
Leaving Russell, you head towards Okiato, which is the site of New Zealand’s first capital. Walk along stunning mangrove boardwalks and then into bush where the terrain is more challenging before settling onto more coastal boardwalks. Catch the car ferry from Okiato to Opua. The picturesque walk from Opua to Paihia takes you around many points, beaches, and bays. Catching the Bay Belle passenger ferry from Paihia back to Russell.
It is a great sense of accomplishment having completed the full circle that many think you can only circumnavigate either by car or ferry!
Fri 15th
Assemble at HQ – 3.30pm
Transport departs – 4.00pm
Dinner – 7.00pm approx
Transport departs – 8.30pm
Duration – 5 hours
Distance – up to 6km
Grade- Medium to hard
Cost – Adult $110 – three course menu and includes glass of Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink) plus transport.
Maximum walkers – 15
It’s a short 15 minute ride in a minibus to the start of the walk which is over private land. Paroa Bay Vineyard is a stunning family-owned boutique vineyard with traditional handmade, sustainable wines, and to top it off they have Sage Restaurant which is perched high above the idyllic Bay of Islands for a birds eye view.
Walking to Paroa Bay vineyard you pass enjoy lush native bush, expansive stunning views of the Bay of Islands, and a hidden waterfall.
Paroa Bay vineyard makes their wine with traditional techniques of viticulture and dry grown vines to create distinctive handcrafted wines of character in low yields, reflecting the white clay soils and warm climate of the Bay of Islands.
The walk finishes with a three course meal which is a set menu and includes glass of Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink). Sunset is at 7.42pm!
Limited numbers on this walk, which is over private land. You will not be able to walk it any other time of the year! Enjoy!
Sat 16th
Meet at HQ – 9.00am
Transport departs – 9.30am
Transport departs Paroa Bay – 2.00pm
Duration – 5 hours
Distance – up to 6km
Grade- Medium to hard
Cost – Adult $65, include shared platters and glass Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink) and transport. Please note the platters are not a full lunch.
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum walkers – 15
It’s a short 15 minute ride in a minibus to the start of the walk which is over private land. Paroa Bay Vineyard is a stunning family-owned boutique vineyard with traditional handmade, sustainable wines, and to top it off they have Sage Restaurant which is perched high above the idyllic Bay of Islands for a birds eye view.
Walking to Paroa Bay vineyard you pass enjoy lush native bush, expansive stunning views of the Bay of Islands, and a hidden waterfall.
Paroa Bay vineyard makes their wine with traditional techniques of viticulture and dry grown vines to create distinctive handcrafted wines of character in low yields, reflecting the white clay soils and warm climate of the Bay of Islands.
The walk finishes with shared platters and a glass of Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink).
Limited numbers on this walk, which is over private land. You will not be able to walk it any other time of the year! Enjoy!
Sun 17th
Meet at HQ – 9.00am
Transport departs – 9.30am
Lunch 12.30pm
Transport departs – 2.00pm
Duration – 5 hours
Distance – up to 6km
Grade- Medium to hard
Cost – Adult $90 – Includes a 2 course lunch – entrée and main, and glass of Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink) and transport.
Maximum walkers – 15
It’s a short 15 minute ride in a minibus to the start of the walk which is over private land. Paroa Bay Vineyard is a stunning family-owned boutique vineyard with traditional handmade, sustainable wines, and to top it off they have Sage Restaurant which is perched high above the idyllic Bay of Islands for a birds eye view.
Walking to Paroa Bay vineyard you pass enjoy lush native bush, expansive stunning views of the Bay of Islands, and a hidden waterfall.
Paroa Bay vineyard makes their wine with traditional techniques of viticulture and dry grown vines to create distinctive handcrafted wines of character in low yields, reflecting the white clay soils and warm climate of the Bay of Islands.
The walk finishes with a two course Sunday lunch and glass of Paroa Bay wine (or non-alcoholic drink) at Sage Restaurant.
Limited numbers on this walk, which is over private land. You will not be able to walk it any other time of the year! Enjoy!
9km walk – Russell to Omata – WALK 6
3km walk – Okiato to Omata – WALK 7
A walk for non-walkers who really just want to support their partners and friends at the weekend. – WALK 8
Fri 15th, Sat 16th
Assemble HQ 2.30pm
Depart 3.00pm
Arrive about 6.00pm at Omata Vineyard for wood fired pizza and wine tasting.
Depart 7.30 – 8pm by coach to HQ
Duration – 3 Hours plus 1.5 hours at the vineyard, before taking the bus home
Distance 9 kms
Cost – Adult $55, Child $40 – includes food, wine tasting and transport back
Grade: medium to hard. A couple of steep hills
Maximum walkers – 20
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Assemble HQ 10am
Depart 10:30am
Arrive about 1.30pm for gourmet platters and wine tasting.
Depart Omata Vineyard about 2:30 – 3pm, by coach to HQ
Duration – 3 Hours plus 1.5 hours at the vineyard, before taking the bus home
Distance 9 kms
Cost – Adult $55, Child $40 – includes food, wine tasting and transport back
Grade: medium to hard. A couple of steep hills
Maximum walkers – 20
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Omata Estate is a boutique vineyard situated in a stunning location on a sheltered hilltop with wonderful views across the vines to the bay. Their lovely wooden restaurant, brick paths, terraced and sunny garden are reminiscent of an old French vineyard, which creates a perfect atmosphere to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine with a gourmet platter or delicious wood fired pizza.
It is a lovely 9km walk – through Russell township, across mangrove boardwalks, through native bush and has coastal views.
Includes wine tasting and beautiful food, and each wine tasting goes through 5 different varietals of wine all grown on the property.
Catching a mini bus back to HQ at the end of it all.
Friday afternoon/evening
We have 2 walks that take you to the vineyard for wine tasting and delicious wood fired homemade pizza!
Saturday walk to the vineyard for a daytime experience of wine tasting and sumptuous platters!
It’s a hard choice!!
Fri 15th, Sat 16th
Assemble HQ 3.30pm
Depart 4.00pm
Arrive about 6.00pm at Omata Vineyard for wood fired pizza and wine tasting.
Depart 7.30 – 8pm
Assemble HQ 11.00am
Depart 11.30am
Arrive about 1 – 1.30pm for gourmet platters and wine tasting.
Depart 2.30pm – 3.00pm
It is a beautiful 3km walk – you take a 10 minute mini bus ride to Okiato, walk through native bush and enjoy coastal views.
All walks include wine tasting and beautiful food. Wine tasting goes through 5 different varietals of wine all grown on the property. Catching a mini bus back to HQ at the end of it all.
Fri 15th, Sat 16th
Assemble HQ 4:00pm
Depart 4.30pm
Wine tasting and woodfired pizza around 6pm
Depart 7.30 – 8pm
Saturday 16th
Assemble HQ 11:30am
Depart 12.00pm
Wine Tasting and platters 1 – 1.30pm
Depart 2.30pm – 3.00pm
Duration 2 km walking at a very slow pace!
Cost – Adult $55, Child $40 – includes food, wine tasting and transport both ways.
Grade: Easy
Maximum walkers: 16
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Are you coming to the Walking Weekend to support your partner or friend? Are you a short distance walker? This is the walk for you!
You will be transported out to Omata Estate, a boutique vineyard situated in a stunning location on a sheltered hilltop with wonderful views across the vines to the bay.
An optional 2 km walk will be among the vines. The guide will explain the intricacies of the vineyard so that you will appreciate the wine tasting at the end! Bring your camera for great views over the Bay. If you don’t want to have a walk in the vines, you can perch yourself on a beanbag or chair and relax.
Fri 15th, Sun 17th
Friday 15th
Sunday 17th
Assemble HQ 8.30am
Return time approx. 12.30pm
Duration 4 hours
Distance 7 kms
Grade hard
Cost Adult $20, Child $10
Maximum walkers – 20
This spectacular walk is on private land which is opened for the Walking Weekend. A perfect opportunity to do something you cannot do the rest of the year!
Walk from HQ through town to enter the walk with regenerating coastal forest with distant views along the way finishing with a spectacular vista of the outer Bay of Islands. You can see Moturoa Island, the stunning lava formation of the Black Rocks, the distant northern entrance of Tikitiki through compass north to the clump of eastern islands and the magnificent Cape Brett Peninsula with the peaks of Rakaumangamanga and Pukehuia. The walk ends by walking the length of Long Beach, Oneroa, before rising over the hill to return to HQ.
Fri 15th, Sat 16th
Assemble HQ – 9.30am
Depart wharf 10.00am
Return to Russell – 2pm
Duration – 30 minutes each way on launch, 3 hours on island
Distance – 5 km walking
Grade – Medium
Cost – Adult $75, child $50
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum Walkers: 19
Travelling aboard a commercial launch to Moturua Island where you will disembark and visit a collection of beaches each with its own unique archaeological historical perspective. A beach you visit is one of the earliest known landing sites of voyaging Polynesians. Diggings have revealed a collection of artefacts dated back to approximately 1320.
Moturua was host to some early French explorers, a significant farming operation supplying milk to the mainland, a substantial defence battery and barracks, an underground network of bunkers communication and water reservoir.
Fantastic birdlife and views.
Sun 17th
(on the R Tucker Thompson Tall Ship – sailing) – 8 hours duration
Assemble HQ – 7.30am
Arrive back at Russell Wharf – 4.00pm
Duration – 8 hours
Distance – 5 km walking – 3 hours on island
Grade – Medium
Cost – Adult $85, child $50
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum Walkers: 20 per walking group
Sailing out from Russell aboard an iconic sailing vessel, R.Tucker Thomson – experience the peacefulness of travelling through the Bay of Islands on this marvellous Tall Ship. Arriving at Moturua Island you will disembark and visit a collection of beaches each with its own unique archaeological historical perspective. A beach you visit is one of the earliest known landing sites of voyaging Polynesians. Diggings have revealed a collection of artefacts dated back to approximately 1320.
Moturua was host to some early French explorers, a significant farming operation supplying milk to the mainland, a substantial defence battery and barracks, an underground network of bunkers communication and water reservoir.
Fantastic birdlife and views.
Sat 16th
Assemble HQ 7.15am
Depart HQ at 7.30am for the 7.45am ferry from Russell
Duration – 8 Hours
Distance – 21 kms
Cost – $35 (includes both ferries)
Grade – hard
Maximum walkers – 20
Category – Family friendly
Due to popular demand, we have introduced a longer walk. (Please note this walk includes sections of 4 of our individual walks)
Catch the passenger from Russell to Paihia and walk four walks in one!
The first part is the Paihia School Road Lookout.
A pleasant 2 km climb to a view of the Bay of Islands. From the viewpoint you can see the Bay from Opua to Waitangi and over the Russell Peninsula to Urupukapuka Island and Cape Brett in the distance.
The second part of the walk is the Oromahoe Traverse (no longer part of the programme), a medium to hard walk, a unique opportunity to walk this ancient trail used by Māori for hundreds of years, that runs right through the heart of the stunning Opua State Forest. Learn about the community’s mammoth effort in taking out over 11,000 pests and the explosion of native wildlife that followed, particularly the magnificent Northern Green geckos, kiwi, wood pigeons, tomtits, owls, and so much more.
The third part of the walk includes some metal road walking and the stunning Opua Kauri Walk (no longer part of the programme). The kauri walk is a short but delightful stroll, partly on boardwalk through groves of kauri to an elevated lookout platform and bench seat. Once at the lookout you will be surrounded by kauri trees of different ages – from young rickers up to 25 years old to more mature trees of about 400 years in age.
Returning to the road we walk down Oromahoe road to join the fourth part of our walk – a section of the Opua to Paihia coastal walkway – which is part of the Full Circle Walk. Wonderful views of Veronica Channel can be seen here along with a stunning mangrove boardwalk.
You will feel a great sense of achievement as you catch the passenger ferry from Paihia to Russell again. After all – you will have walked around 21 km!!! A half marathon!!!
Fri 15th
Assemble HQ 10am
Conclude at the Duke at 2pm for a drink
Distance 4km
Duration 4 hours
Cost Adult $30, Child $10 (includes a refreshment at the Duke, and the tour of Pompallier Mission)
Grade – Medium (a hike up Maiki Hill)
Category – Family friendly – all ages.
Maximum walkers – 20
The ultimate tour of Russell – significant landmarks and captivating stories! Finishing up enjoying a cold drink at the iconic Duke of Marlborough Hotel which has been refreshing rascals and reprobates since 1827.
Russell (Kororareka as it was then known) was once the main trading port in Aotearoa, with the infamous reputation as the ‘Hell Hole of the Pacific’. Home to American whalers and traders of all nations, it was a scene of ‘uncivilised behaviour’ described by Charles Darwin in his visit to New Zealand in 1835 as ‘the land of cannibalism, murder and all atrocious crimes’. It is anything but that today as your guided walk of this enchanting seaside town will soon reveal. Indeed, alongside this picture of ‘vice’ ran the voice of ‘virtue’ as Missionaries sought to convert local Maori (and anyone else who would listen) to Christianity.
Includes an eye-opening walk around Russell, entry into and a tour of Pompallier Mission and Printery and a drink at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel.
Fri 15th
Assemble HQ 3.30pm
Duration – 4 hour
Distance 2km
Cost – $5
GRADE: easy
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum walkers – 20
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An introduction to the heart of the Russell community, walk between the clubs, stopping for a drink and some fascinating stories.
Once you have visited each club and appraised each menu you can return for dinner and a cosy night in with the locals.
– Cape Brett Lighthouse Overnight Walk
Fri 15th
Assemble HQ 8.45am
Depart Russell Wharf 9.30am
Saturday 16th, pick up Deep Water Cove 11.30am, arrive back in Russell 12.30pm
Duration 28 hours – walking time 3 hours each way
Distance 6km each way
Grade hard
Cost $220 – includes dinner, breakfast, morning tea (2nd Day), accommodation, guides and water taxis
Maximum walkers – 21
Category – not suitable for children, but we have had some older teenagers who are fine so please contact us first.
Full gear list will be emailed out when you book.
Assemble HQ 8.45am, return Saturday Russell 12.30pm
This must be one of the best hikes in New Zealand – a must do! A difficult but totally rewarding walk… enjoy outstanding views of the outer Bay of Islands, north to the Cavalli Islands and south to Whangaruru and beyond to the Poor Knights Islands, while taking in the peace and tranquillity that only isolation can provide.
Cape Brett the Guiding light: The light at the end of Cape Brett/Rakaumangamanga has guided and protected visitors to New Zealand for hundreds of years. The light reflecting off the crystalline rocks once helped guide the earliest waka to a safe landfall in this new homeland. For the last 100 years the Cape Brett lighthouse has lit and protected the coast for all seafarers.
Starting our day with a boat ride through the Bay of islands to Maunganui Bay (Deep Water Cove). Walkers begin with a climb from the once established fishing village known as Deep Water Cove, up through forest under restoration and intense pest control – responsible for the regrowth of plant species, presence of Fantail, Wood Pigeon, Pied Tit and Tui. Search for native orchids along the track edges, pass over an extensive pā with terracing and kumara pits concealed under the canopy.
The walk is very hard with great rewards, gasping for breath from both exertion and extreme views. Upon reaching the iconic lighthouse above Motukokako or Piercy Island, the home of the Hole in the Rock, you can see the DOC hut you stay in.
The house has bunk rooms, the kitchen has cooking facilities and is fitted out with long wooden tables – the perfect spot to swap tramping stories. Down at the hut you can unburden your back, empty your pack, make up your bunk, and enjoy whatever refreshments you may have carried out with you while taking in the peace and tranquillity that only isolation can provide. Dinner is a shared meal.
The following morning after an adequate breakfast, a slightly lighter pack and time on your side, trek back over familiar territory with new views back to Maunganui Bay, for morning tea and a boat trip back to Russell.
You will need to bring; lunch for first day and water, sleeping bag, plate, bowl, cup, knife, fork, spoon, tramping boots, wet weather gear, any refreshments and of course a sense of humour!
Your backpack needs to have enough room in it to carry the food to the hut. The food is divided up between the walkers.
This walk is HARD, you need a good level of fitness and be able to carry an overnight backpack.
Sun 17th
Assemble HQ 10.30am
Duration – 2 hours
Distance 2km
Cost Adult $10, Child free
GRADE: easy
Category: Family Friendly – all ages
Mobility scooter/wheelchair friendly
Maximum walkers – 20
A walk and talk led by Lindsay Alexander an expert in his field. Lindsay will captivate you and take you back in time – you can see the ships in the bay, hear the shouts of the men and almost smell the bustling streets. Lindsay has been researching the Bay of Islands’ whaling history for many years and has published books on the subject.
Sun 17th
Assemble HQ 10.30am
Catch 11.00 ferry
Back at HQ by 2.45pm
Cost – Adult $40, Child $30 (includes lunch and ferry)
Grade Medium
Maximum walkers – 20
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Ferry from Russell to Paihia, where your walk starts 700m from the centre of Paihia. This is a pleasant walk that is 4km return (2km each way) through regenerating native forest to a viewpoint overlooking the bay. From the viewpoint you can see the Bay from Opua to Waitangi and over the Russell peninsula to Urupukapuka Island and Cape Brett in the distance. Meander back down to Charlottes Kitchen which is situated on the end of the Paihia Wharf in a superb spot for one of their lovely lunches. The perfect way to finish the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend.
Fri 15th
Assemble HQ 7.00pm
Transport departs 7.30pm
HQ return 9.00 to 9.30pm
Grade – easy
Cost $15
Group size is limited to 3 – 5 people per group
Kiwi are rampant in Russell. One was seen on The Strand in front of the “Front Four Square”. There is no quarantee that you see one though. These elusive creatures like to keep to themselves but some local kiwi will walk you through a track that kiwi are regularly seen. It’s on private land but you are allowed to walk it day and night. At night time it can become a red light district!
With your red light in hand, you will be shown the regular spots that kiwi frequent.
The group size will be limited – three groups of four or five people. If the night sky obliges, you’ll also be able to star gaze and enjoy the lights of Russell.
Sat 16th, Sun 17th
Assemble HQ 8am
Duration – 8 hours
Distance – 8km walking, 3km train, 11km cycling
Cost – Adult $95
Includes – bike hire, transport Russell to Okiato, ferry.
Grade – Easy
Maximum participants- 13
Meeting at the Bowling Club to catch a minibus for the short ride to the car ferry for the 5-minute boat ride from Okiato to Opua. From Opua you walk 8km along the scenic Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail. This walk takes in beautiful marina, mangrove, estuary and river views. You’ll experience the old train tunnel and of course the Taumarere Long Bridge.
At Taumarere Long Bridge there is a small railway station that services the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trains. Here you will catch one of the trains for the last 3km into Kawakawa. The vintage trains travel through the main street, State Highway 1, the only place in NZ where this happens!
There are cafes, a small supermarket, museum, art gallery and plenty of craft and gift shops. The perfect toilet stop in Kawakawa is the World Famous Hundertwasser toilet.
Have lunch in Kawakawa and a wander around before meeting the Twin Coast Cycle Trail Transport collect your bike and enjoy the 11km cycle back to Opua.
The trail is flat and has an even surface – great for walking and cycling.
It is important that you do know how to ride a bike and have ridden a bicycle in the last few years.
Sat 16th, Sun 17th
Assemble HQ – 8.30am
Depart Russell Wharf 9.00am
Duration – 5 hours walking
30 minutes each way boat travel.
Arrive back at Russell Wharf Approx 2.30pm
Distance 8 kms
Cost Adult $60.00, Child $40 (includes boat transfers)
Grade: Hard
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum walkers – 20
Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands and is a slice of paradise well worth exploring. As well as boasting some of the most spectacular panoramic views and gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water there are dozens of pristinely preserved archaeological sites on the island, some of which may be up to 1000 years old. From prehistoric Māori pā, villages, gardens, and food storage, right up to early 20th Century buildings used by famous author Zane Grey.
Travelling by commercial launch to Urupukapuka Island, venturing into the inner islands where you will disembark at the stunning Otehei Bay.
The full walk is 8 km on very well-maintained trails, with some steep climbs and steps and there is plenty to see.
Hiking through forest which holds treasures of Project Island Song such as the North Island robin and saddleback, which are the jewels amongst the abundant tui and fantail population. From sheltered bays, ancient pā, a wildlife hide and created wetland, climb through regenerating Manuka forest to scintillating views along the impressive seaward coastline. Looping around the island with one view to Zane Grey’s campsite and the other out to the waters he fished, before catching your vessel back to Russell.
Sat 16th, Sun 17th
Assemble HQ 7.30am
Depart wharf 8.00am
Arrive back at Russell Wharf approx 12.30 – 1.00pm
Assemble HQ 8.00am
Depart Russell Wharf 8.30am
Arrive back at Russell Wharf approx 1.00pm to 1.30pm
Duration – 2.5 hours walking
Walk Distance – 3km
Boat travel – 30 – 40mins with stops each way
Cost Adult $60.00, Child $40 (includes boat transfers)
Grade: medium
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Maximum walkers – 20
Travelling by launch out to Urupukapuka Island. Hike for a couple of hours on Urupukapuka Island – getting dropped off at a Bay and walking across the island to Otehei Bay. Urupukapuka Island is the largest island in the Bay of Islands and is a slice of paradise well worth exploring. As well as boasting some of the most spectacular panoramic views and gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water there are dozens of pristinely preserved archaeological sites on the island, some of which may be up to 1000 years old. From prehistoric Māori pā, villages, gardens, and food storage, right up to early 20th Century buildings used by famous author Zane Grey.
Our island hop is stopping at Motuarohia (Roberton) Island on the way home to Russell to climb to the centre of the island for spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding Bay of Islands – this is 350 metres and a 15 minute walk.
Sun 17th
6.15 leave the bowling club – sharp!
We do not want to miss the sunrise.
Duration – 5 Hours
Distance 5 kms
Cost – Adult $25, Child $15 (includes breakfast)
Grade – medium
Maximum walkers – 12
Category – Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
An early start to the day to meet the locals. Watch the sun rising over the Cape Brett Peninsula, then embark on a mystery tour of Tapeka and Russell. On the way you’ll meet some interesting characters, have some beautiful views and get to places you can only get to via the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend.
The Russell Bowling Club is hosting the HQ and Education Centre for the walks. Unless otherwise advised, all walks start and finish at the Russell Bowling Club. Also gather there for after-match functions, photo of the day competition, best blister of the day…etc. Meet and talk with people and guides who have done the walks, to learn about local history, culture and environmental issues, to see what’s on offer in the market place, to listen to live music throughout the weekend and other evening events.
• Water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen/Sun hat
• Lunch – depending on your walk – you can pack your own or you can order a packed lunch to take, though you still need to carry them.
• Strong walking shoes, preferably boots
• Raincoat
• Camera if you like to capture wonderful walking moments
• Walking stick if preferred
• Money in case you pass a shop/café/oyster farmer – some have eftpos but you never know what little delight you may encounter on the way that is cash only.
• Any personal medication
• First aid kit
• Thermal blanket
• Extra water
You walk at your own risk…
Read carefully the requirements for each walk, we take no responsibility for walkers being unprepared.
Participants should ensure that their fitness level is appropriate for the walk. Be in good time for your walk so you don’t miss the safety briefing.
If the walk is labeled No Dogs, then please respect this.
If a walk is not suitable for children, then please do not bring children. Please see the Walks Program for guidance about this. Children must be accompanied by and adult.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings and vehicles while on walks.
If a walker has a disability or is on medication the organisers need to know.
Please ensure you read the disclaimer when booking and fully understand it before booking.
Because of all our sensitive wildlife areas, people should assume dogs aren’t appropriate unless the walk info specifically indicates it is dog friendly.
It is super important to every New Zealander that we leave this beautiful land in good condition for generations to come. With that in mind we suggest you read the following articles and take the recommendations on board.
For the walks which access kauri trees – Ngaiotonga Forest, Opua Forest, Cape Brett Track, Whangamumu Track, Puekhuia,
kauridieback.co.nz
For the walks on the islands:
projectislandsong.co.nz
doc.govt.nz
This document serves to make sure you understand the risks and hopefully allows you to travel more prepared. You can print the disclaimer for registration here.
