Hi all,
Next Wednesday's walk will be in the Karangahake Gorge. Meet at the large carpark in the middle of the gorge on the south side of the highway. The carpark is approx 5km from the Waikino Railway Station and 14km from Waihi
We will be walking through the old railway tunnel, then along the cycle trail, then return the same way unless the pool track has reopened.
Start time, 10am at the venue
Distance is around 7 to 8 km total and should take approx 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Footwear - gravel all the way so shoes or boots are OK. Walking poles are not required but you can bring them if you wish.
Torches - the tunnel has lighting but is dim, you may like to bring a torch.
Toilets - start, finish and at the start of the tunnel
Cafe afterwards at the Waikino station
Car Pooling
I can bring people from Omokoroa. Please contact me if you want a ride.
For the Mount/Papamoa, meet at the corner of Gloucester Rd and Sanhurst Dr. Please let Barbara Ph 027 315 1136 know if you are carpooling with this group and she will tell you the meeting time.
From the Pyes Pa area, call Ed on '027 323 6053 if you want to carpool with him.
Note that the U3A Katikati walking group has also been invited to this walk.
Can you please let me know if you are coming on the hike.
Remember, cancellation emails due to bad weather will be sent out on the day no later than 730am.
Steve Subritzky
Ph 021 159 5613