Date: 27 April, 2014
Party: Anna, Lesley, Tony
Map: http://regionalparks.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shakespear
Distance: 9.5 km
Elevation:
Time: Approx 2 hours
Notes: A beautiful day for it! Loved the pest-free entrance gate/fencing, which has really had a dramatic impact on the number of birds in this park. Parked at Te Haruhi Bay car park, then did our usual trick of missing the start of the Tiri Tiri track, and having to backtrack a little to get the views on that side of the peninsula. (Must remember rule number 1 about being especially vigilant at the start of each track!!) Fabulous views of the islands in the Gulf, especially Tiri Tiri. From the lookout, we headed down to the Heritage Trail - a surprisingly shady and lush section of track with a small stream - back to the main carpark, and around back up the Heritage Trail to a junction with Lookout Track, and from there back to the car. Refreshments afterwards at the Local Cafe in Manly (http://www.localcafe.co.nz/) - delicious.
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Mt Auckland
Date: 11 April 2014
Party: Anna, Elizabeth, Lesley
Map: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/auckland/north-auckland/mount-auckland-atuanui-walkway/
Distance: 7 km
Elevation: 300m
Time: 3 hours, just cruising
Notes: A nice walk, without being fantastic. Nikau and Taraire specimens; cows; mushrooms; and a neatly plaited flax-leaf close to the summit lookout. Best Toetoe (Austroderia) glade we have seen for a very long time.
Party: Anna, Elizabeth, Lesley
Map: http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/auckland/north-auckland/mount-auckland-atuanui-walkway/
Distance: 7 km
Elevation: 300m
Time: 3 hours, just cruising
Notes: A nice walk, without being fantastic. Nikau and Taraire specimens; cows; mushrooms; and a neatly plaited flax-leaf close to the summit lookout. Best Toetoe (Austroderia) glade we have seen for a very long time.
Goldie - Mokoroa Revisited
Date: 28 March 2014
Party: Anna, Elizabeth, Lesley
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Last time we did this walk, we were a little bit cavalier with the orange markers and, ending up on the wrong side of the stream, had to perform a tricky manoeuvre around a rock/waterfall combo. THIS time we were Experienced Trampers, and paid more attention! This is the first walk we have had, too, in which full immersion of the boots for a lengthy period was required. Quite...refreshing? A lovely walk, just perfect after the Routeburn.
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Party: Anna, Elizabeth, Lesley
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Last time we did this walk, we were a little bit cavalier with the orange markers and, ending up on the wrong side of the stream, had to perform a tricky manoeuvre around a rock/waterfall combo. THIS time we were Experienced Trampers, and paid more attention! This is the first walk we have had, too, in which full immersion of the boots for a lengthy period was required. Quite...refreshing? A lovely walk, just perfect after the Routeburn.
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