Hi all,

 
The end is near, well the end of 2023 and next Wednesday, the 15th November will be our final walk for the year and possibly for Mini Hikes 1 group. As per the last couple of years, the final walk is a shorter walk followed by Christmas lunch.
 
We will be walking around the Omokoroa Golf Course with some streets and some formed pathways. 
 
Start time 11am
 
Distance, 1 hour, approx 5km
 
Meet in the Omokoroa Fresh Choice carpark which is on Omokoroa Rd approx 3km from SH2.
 
Toilets - there are no toilets at the start. However on the way to Fresh Choice, you will pass Western Ave, there are toilets there. We will also be passing these toilets on the walk if there is a need. The Coffee Club at the finish will also have toilets.
 
Footwear, anything for a 5km walk goes. Walking poles are not required.
 
Lunch will be at the new opening today Coffee Club at Omokoroa starting at around 12 noon. If you don't want to do the walk, meet us there around noon. The Coffee Club is in the new shops next to the Fresh Choice supermarket with access off Hamurana Rd or Tralee St.
 
Car pooling, For the Mount/Papamoa and other people, 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. 
 
From the Pyes Pa area, call Ed on 0275431108 if you want to carpool with him.
 
Others can make their own arrangements 
 
Remember a donation to the driver is recommended.
 
Can you please let me know if you are coming on the hike and lunch. I need to know numbers by Tuesday night so I can book a table.
 
Remember, cancellation emails due to bad weather will be sent out on the day no later than 730am BUT the lunch will be held irrespective of weather conditions.
 
As  this is the last walk for the year and probably the last for the group, please make an effort to attend.
 
Steve Subritzky
Ph 021 159 5613