Day Trips
Please review the general Trip Information for details of what you need to bring on day trips. Departure details are included with each trip. Click here for detailed instructions/maps.
For more information on a trip, contact the stated Trip Leader, or
Contact Liz Ware (09) 524 7409 for more information on Sunday Trips.
Contact Linda Webber (09) 817 5111 for more information on Wednesday Trips.
Booking
You do not need to book for day trips - just turn up at one of the stated departure points and enjoy your day tramping!
If you are new to day trips, we recommend you contact the trip leader regardless.
Wednesday 3 March
Parau
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
Sunday 7 March
Hunuas — Vining and Workman Tracks
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.
Wednesday 10 March
Swanson
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
Sunday 14 March
Okura to Stillwater
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
Sunday 14 March
Cascade Park - Easy Trip
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)
Sunday 14 March
Waitawheta - Under 40's Group
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.
Sunday 21 March
Stony Batter, Waiheke Island
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.
Wednesday 24 March
Cornwallis
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
Sunday 28 March
Lake Wainamu - Bethells
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.
Sunday 28 March
Chelsea - Easy Trip
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.
Sunday 4 April
Tiritiri Matangi Island
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
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.
Wednesday 7 April
Huia
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
Sunday 16 May
Motuihe Island - Under 40's Group
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.
For other trip enquiries, email trips@aucklandtramping.org.nz
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