TRIP PROGRAMME

Thursday 1 December                         Tramp                                                        Rangitoto

Ferry leaves 10.00am from Pier 13 Downtown Ferry Terminal.  Ride takes 25 minutes. Tickets are cheaper if purchased online $43.00 return vs $47.00 walk up.

We will return on either 2.20pm or 3.30pm ferry. Please let me know if intending to come. Also double check timetable when booking, as ferry staff shortages may change sailing times.

Organiser         Roger 027 270 2162 or 473 3320 benj1@xtra.co.nz

Saturday 3 December                         Gadabouts                                                   Mt Eden

Mt Eden Village Craft Fair, 449 Mt Eden Rd – cnr Ngauruhoe St across from Circus Circus Café. Open 9.30am – 3.00pm. Four halls of exclusive artisan hand-made products: homewares, artwork, baby goods, jewellery, skincare, ceramics, toys, confectionery, and clothing. (Also open Saturday 10 Dec).

Organiser         June 814 8717 or 022 093 8009

Sunday 4 December                            Walk                                                Mangere Bridge

My walk will be at Mangere Bridge. This will be a steady walk, mainly flat, 3hrs including lunch. Walk will be over the new Mangere Bridge up to Mangere Domain for lunch. On the return we will walk over the underpass walkway on SH20.

Organiser         Heather  021 022 72339

Monday 5 December                             Dog Walk                                      Blockhouse Bay

This is a people friendly walk, dogs welcome too  Flat meander around     Craigavon Park for about one hour, stopping at the cafe at the half way mark.

Organiser     Claire      8176472

Saturday 10 December                       Walk                               Ranui – Swanson Suburb,

                                                                                  Walkways & new area Developments.

Walkways, with some pavements and reserves.  Approx 2 hours level walking ending at Swanson. We will meet at Ranui Rail Station. There is plenty of parking here, or at time of planning, train leaves Britomart at 9.24am, Newmarket 9.35am, and Henderson at 10.11am. There is an interesting variety of areas we will see today. On arrival at Swanson there is the chance to have lunch and a coffee at the Station Café or the nearby park. Bring AT card for return trip to Ranui or transport from there to your destination.

Organiser         Warwick 838 7440 or 022 067 4895

Wednesday 14 December                   Walk                                                         Devonport

Easy 2.5 hour walk around Devonport reserves and roads.

Organiser         Kathy 027 556 6241

Sunday 18 December                      Mod. Walk/Light Tramp           Dacre Cottage, Okura

We will take the track through to Dacre Cottage then walk around the headland towards Stillwater via the beach, returning over the headland track (some steps) to the cottage. Wear shoes with a good grip and bring poles if you use them. This is all off road  2.5 – 3 hours including lunch. Bring your togs if you fancy a swim afterwards.

Organiser         Lynne 021 168 4266

Thursday 22 December                        Xmas BBQ                                        Cornwall Park

Bring your own meat to cook and either a salad or dessert to share. Bring

your chair or a rug. Look for Jan or Bob who will be reserving a table.

BBQs are off Campbell Road entrance to the park.

Organiser      Jan 6344624

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Sunday 8 January                    Walk             Westhaven/Herne Bay/Coxs Bay/Ponsonby

A leisurely walk along the shoreline and back through Ponsonby. Great harbour views and some history in an older part of Auckland. Bring lunch.

Organiser         Phil   267 1260            sailouiep@gmail.com    

Thursday 12 January                           Tramp                           Dalys Clearing Loop Track

An easy bush tramp, stream crossing, and some farmland in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Approximately 4 hours.

Organisers       Murray 021 235 5468 and Sally 021 131 3876

Saturday 14 January                           Gadabouts                             Auckland Art Gallery

La Fiesta 10.00am – 5.00pm. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, arts, craft, and the dancing of Mexico. A Free Fun Festival at Auckland Art Gallery. Free tasters of tamales from the food market. A mariachi band will be playing over at the Library.

Organiser         June  814 8717 or 022 093 8009

Sunday 15 January                              Walk                              Bush/Beach/Lake – Orewa

Park in Arundel Reserve at the northern end of Orewa Beach. We will walk under the northern bridge in Orewa and proceed to Eve’s Bush, the nikau palms beside us as we walk through this easy track to Kensington Park Village. Then moving on through established housing around this area which will take us to the enchanting lakeside area complete with flowering waterlilys surrounded by cascading willow trees and ducks. This will be our lunch stop. We continue southward along streets to the beach, walking along to the end to where our cars will be.  Coffee at Walnut Cottage, which is close by.

Organiser         Vanessa 021 208 5481

Monday  16 January                              Dog Walk                                                Grey Lynn

Join me  for a one hour stroll through Grey Lynn Park. All welcome, so bring  a dog or a friend with you. We will follow this with coffee at the local cafe.

Organiser         Jan   6344624

Sunday 22 January                              Walk                                                         Green Bay

We will walk to the end of Portage Road to Green Bay Reserve then on to Blockhouse Bay Beach and Reserve.   We will be walking mainly on bush tracks with intermittent steps which can be rough. Also some road walking. Sturdy shoes and poles advisable. Call me if you have any queries.  Allow 3 hours and there is the possibility of coffee at Bolton St Café.

Organiser         Margaret 828 0932 or 021 213 8689

Wednesday 25 January                       Walk                                                            Otahuhu

Easy grade Otahuhu walk. Approx 2.5 hours. Seaside park to Mt Richmond and return. .

Organiser         Kathy 027 556 6241

Thursday 26 January                           Tramp                                                            Torbay

From Torbay Heights to Long Bay via 3 reserves, have a swim and lunch at Long Bay then return via 5 small reserves back to Torbay Heights. Some urban walking.

Bring your togs etc.

Organiser         Roger 473 3320 or 027 270 2162

Sunday 29 January                         Walk      Mairangi & Campbells Bay Centennial Park

​Walk beach, bush, some streets. Some ups and downs and steps. Bring lunch. About 2.5 hours including lunch. Pace to suit the group. Optional coffee etc at Mairangi Bay afterwards.

Organiser         Ann 027 328 3533

Sunday 5 February                        Walk           Taumanu Bay & Onehunga Bay Reserves

Mostly flat walking in attractive coastal settings. We will leave from the car park of Onehunga Train Station (OTS) heading west on Prince St to former military barracks; on to Onehunga Bay Reserve (OBR) circuit; and over Beachcroft Rd Bridge to Taumanu Bay Reserve (TBR). Both reserves have a toilet. After lunch we will: continue west along Waikowhai Coastal Walkway; around Seacliff hill and down to TBR; east along coastal walkway to the TBR overbridge; into OBR and back to train station car park.

Optional coffee break at Gastropub Café. This walk will take about 2.5 hours, including 20 minutes for lunch.

Organisers       Neil 021 391 381 and Marianne  021 215 1651