Day Trips

Short walk on Huia Rd, Pipeline Rd, Hamilton, Summit Tracks, then right turn on to Nihotupu Ridge Track, Parau Track to carpark. Leader: Linda Webber, ph 817 5111

Transport: Club bus Driver: Peter Howard, ph 817 0499

Destination: Owens Green Reserve, 436b Huia Rd, entrance between Laingholm Kindergarten & Muddy Creek Riders signs

Departure: 9.00am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil. 9.15am Gymnasium carpark, Olympic park, Portage Rd, New Lynn

Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members

Short: From Kaiaua Rd, over stile and across farm land, taking Vining Walkway to Mangatangi Trig Track and the trig, then on to the bridge on Workman Rd. Take the bus from there up to Waharau Regional Park Visitor Centre. Leader: Barbara Tokley, ph354 4280
Long (Fit): Same as short trip to the bridge, then up Workman Track and Waharau Ridge Track to the Waharau Regional Park Visitor Centre. Leader: Brent Rose, ph 570 5580

Transport: Club bus

Destination: Workman Rd, southern Hunua Ranges

Departure: 8.30am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil. 8.45am Marewa Rd, Greenlane, behind Countdown.

Cost: $8 members, $10 non-members

Note: Since the long trip is much longer than the short, the short party has the option of walking one or more colour-coded loop tracks ranging from 15 minutes to 1½ hrs.

East Tunnel Mouth, Anderson Track, West Tunnel Mouth, Tramline Track, Waitakere Dam Rd, Scenic Drive, Spragg Bush, Scenic Drive, Tawari Rd, Old Coach Rd, Mountain Rd, Opanuku Pipline Track to bus.

Leader: Doug Astley, ph 620 4923

Transport: Club bus Driver: Doug Astley

Destination: Christian Rd Filter Station

Departure: 9:00am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

9:15am Gymnasium carpark, Olympic Park, Portage Rd, New Lynn

Tramp through the attractive nikau/kauri bush reserve down to the beach and past the historic Dacre Cottage. Then it’s over the cliff track and drop down to lunch at Stillwater. The return trip goes round the coast and back through the bush. 4-5 hrs.

Leader: Diane Dowle, ph 948 2933

Transport: Private cars

Destination: Haigh Access Rd, off East Coast Rd, Redvale

Departure: 8:30am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

Cost: $7.00 to driver

NOTE ONLY ONE DEPARTURE POINT TODAY

Tramp Auckland City Walk, Fence Line, Cascade, Upper Kauri Tracks, Long Rd, Whatitiri Track back to cars.

Leader: Brian Bowden, ph 537 8357

Meet: 10:00am Cascade carpark, Falls Rd (off Te Henga Rd)

Day tramp, easy, 3-4 hrs tramping.

Transport: Private cars.

Meet: 8:00am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

Back at Auckland around 6.00pm.

Cost: $15 to driver.

Contact Jane ph 815 2281 or Jane.dudley@gmail.com if interested.

Travel by mini bus to Stony Batter. After the tour of Stony Batter, there will be a walk of around 2-3 hours and time for a swim, then return to Matiatia in time for the 5.00pm ferry. If you are interested, please phone Karen Wesley, ( 575 2800, as numbers are limited on the minibuses. Buy your ticket and meet on the wharf.

Leader: Jim Morrow, ph 834 4227, mob 021 264 6085

Transport: Ferry

Destination: Stony Batter

Departure: 9:00am Ferry Terminal downtown for Matiatia. Ferry also calls at Devonport at 9.10am.

Cost: Ferry: $32 adult, $16 child, SuperGold Card holders no charge Minibus to Stony Batter and return to Matiatia: $20 per person. (Sorry, no guided tour available today). Remember to bring a torch.

Tramp along beach to wharf, then up to McLachlan Monument, down Cornwallis Rd, Kakamatua Inlet, coast to Huia Bay, Huia Dam Rd, Parau, Farley, Panto Tracks, to Huia Rd, and Pine Ave. Low tide 11.40am.

Leader: Peter Selwyn, ph 817 7704

Transport: Club bus Driver: Peter Selwyn

Destination: Cornwallis, Pine Ave carpark

Departure: 9:00am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

9:15am Gymnasium carpark, Olympic Park, Portage Rd, New Lynn

Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members

Lake Wainamu Track, Houghton, Wainamu Bush, Long Road, Smythe Ridge, Houghton, Lake Wainamu Track to carpark.

Leader: Barry McAuslin, ph 579 2959

Transport: Private cars

Destination: Carpark at Lake Wainamu Track, Bethells Rd

Departure: 8:30am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

8:45am Rankin Ave, opposite Les Mills, New Lynn

Cost: $7.00 to driver

NOTE Only one trip, but easy to lengthen if required.

Walk the tracks at Chatswood Reserve and Kauri Point, Centennial Park and Le Roys Bush.

Leader: Anne & John Simpson, ph 816 9116

Meet: 10:00am Chelsea Sugar Refinery carpark at the bottom of Colonial Rd which is left off Mokoia & Highbury Bypass Rd traffic lights.

This island was originally farmed and has been completely replanted and is now a bird sanctuary with wonderful viewings of most of our native birds, as well as some nice bush walks. Take all your own food and drink; no rubbish disposal on the island. There is a souvenir shop. Bring your togs for a swim. Advance booking is essential and, as this is Easter weekend, you should book your fare early. Book online at www.360discovery.co.nz or by phone 0800 360 3472 or in person at Pier 4 kiosk, Quay St.

Leader: Karen Wesley, ph 575 2800

Transport (1): Private cars (carpool) to Gulf Harbour, (this will be the cheaper option — see cost below), or

Transport (2): Ferry from Quay St Auckland, Pier 4, to Tiritiri via Gulf Harbour.

Destination: Gulf Harbour Marina, Pier Z for 9.50am ferry to Tiritiri

Departure (1): 8:15am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil, or

Departure (2): 9:00am Pier 4, Quay St, Auckland

Cost: (1): $8 to driver; ferry from Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri: $39adult, $34.00 seniors, or

Cost: (2): Ferry from Auckland to Tiritiri: $66 adult, $59.00 seniors.
On arrival, there is an optional 2-hr guided tour. This is worthwhile if you are a first-time visitor to the island as some of the birds are difficult to spot. Cost $5.00. Return trip ferry departs at 3.30pm.

Tramp: Lower Huia Dam Rd, Twin Peaks, Tom Thumb, Karamatura, Donald McLean, Fletcher Tracks, Huia Rd back to bus.

Leader: Dougal Campbell, ph 817 4275

Transport: Club bus Driver: Dougal Campbell

Destination: Lower Huia Dam carpark

Departure: 9:00am Club garage, 31 Sandringham Rd, behind Mobil

9:15am Gymnasium carpark, Olympic Park, Portage Rd, New Lynn

Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members

Tree Planting, easy.

Cost: $15 for ferry ride to Island (discounted).
Free Lunch for tree planting!

Contact Jane ph 815 2281 or Jane.dudley@gmail.com if interested.