TRIP PROGRAMME
Covid Please observe any Covid restrictions in place and, if you are feeling unwell, take the precaution of staying at home.
Remember to phone and let the leader know you plan to take part in their activity.
Cancellations—Please check the website or contact the organiser for any cancellations. The leader has overall responsibility for the group and may cancel at their discretion.
Sunday 2 October Walk Albany
Starting at Gills road we walk beside Lucas Creek past the waterfall, cross the Dairy Flat highway and into Kell Park. Through the park to the Old Albany Highway, which we cross, and then into the Totara Forest walk beside Oteha Stream, then across Bush Road into Bushlands Reserve where we will have lunch before returning on a different track. Time approx 3 hours walking.
Please phone if you are coming
Organiser Jane 027 458 5750 or 414 2021
Tuesday 4 October Dog Walk Northcote Point
Everyone welcome with or without a dog. Join us for an easy flat walk, approximately one hour, along to the point, through the park, then underneath the Harbour Bridge, then back for coffee.
Organiser Maureen 482 2152 or 021 213 8357
Thursday 6 October Tramp Whatipu
Tramp from Whatipu beach over recently upgraded track to Pararaha Valley and then along beach back to cars. Approx 5-6 hours.
Organisers Murray 021 235 5468 or Sally 021 131 3876
Saturday 8 October Walk Glen Innes
A loop walk through Tahuna Torea Reserve upper and lower tracks. Return from Tahaki Road entrance to have lunch and coffee (optional) at Roberta Reserve. Parking and toilet available. Bus 783 stops just by this park. Trip duration 2½ hours if having lunch at the park. Please phone organiser if you want to attend.
Organiser Ruth 445 8199
Wednesday 12 October Easy Walk Owairaka
Join me for a 2 hour walk plus lunch around the Mt Roskill area.
Organiser Kathy 027 556 6241
Sunday 16 October Hard Grade Tramp Hapuakohe
Join me for a 6 hour tramp through the middle section of the Hapuakohe Range, stunning views at the top make it all so worthwhile. Approx 1.5 hrs. drive south from meeting place to start point.
Organiser Alan 027 243 4292
Sunday 16 October Heritage Festival Talk Onehunga
A free talk by Phil on the action-packed & rather scandalous life of Dove Myer Robinson & his greatest achievement- our amazing sewage treatment plant on the Manukau. After the talk Onehunga Community House is running a Devonshire Afternoon Tea (cost $15)
Please notify Phil if you are attending.
Queries Phil 267 1260
Thursday 20 October Tramp Riverhead
3-4 hour tramp through forest, a mixture of forest roads and bike trail.
Organisers Murray 021 235 5468 or Sally 021 131 3876
Wednesday 26 October Easy Walk Half Moon Bay
Leave city on 9.15 ferry to Half Moon Bay (Check October timetable), or come by car. Walk to Musick Point and return for 3.15 ferry or bus to Panmure Station via the new bus only highway.
Organiser Barbara 533 7075 or 027 450 6012
Sunday 30 October Walk Green Bay
We will walk to the end of Portage Road to Green Bay Reserve then on to Blockhouse Bay Beach & Reserve. We will be walking mainly on bush tracks with intermittent steps which can be rough. Also some road walking. Sturdy shoes & poles advisable. Call me if you have any queries. Allow 3 hours and there is the possibility of coffee at Bolton Street Cafe.
Organiser Margaret 828 0932 or 021 213 8689
COMING UP
Sunday 6 November Walk Papakura
Organiser Phil Sai-Louie 267 1260
Wednesday 16 November Gadabouts City Library
My Mother & Other Secrets. A talk by Wendyl Nissen about some extraordinary stories her mother told her when she was suffering with Alzheimer's. They are stories Wendyl had never heard before & on further investigation she found some wild and intriguing stories of loss, grief, love, complex marriages, very sad adoptions and, more.
Organiser June 814 8718 or 022 093 8009
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