What we’re about
Hi, we are a social hiking group with opportunities to meet and talk with people from near and far while hiking, exploring, and appreciating our wonderful scenic nature .
The majority of our events are day hikes in forests, parks, streams, and along coastlines in and around the Auckland region. We also venture further afield on weekend camping trips, especially in summer, and sometimes we have multi-day hikes.
Our hikes vary in difficulty. Some don't require any previous hiking experience, some are more challenging. We hike as a group, usually at a median pace that is most natural and comfortable for middle of group, and we stop at track junctions and places of interest along the way.
We began in 2003 as a group of friends who like to hike with people, and we have been on Meetup since 2006. Membership is free. We don't have event fees or ask for donations. (Carpool passengers give specified amount to driver; some events may have 3rd party costs, eg, for accommodation.)
If you have any questions or suggestions, you can message David :)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Waipu Coastal Walkwaipu cove, Waipu
Please read details carefully before RSVP❗
Kia Ora, everyone - on 26th April (saturday), we are going to visit Waipu for the coastal walk. We will walk from Waipu Cove to Langs Beach, and return on the same route.
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🕒 Duration: up to 3-4 hours hike & explore, including stops.
📏 Estimated distance: 8-10 km (in total)
🧗🏻 Estimated total ascent: 129 m (in total)
🚶 SPEED: Medium slow.
💪 DIFFICULTY: 2.0 on our 1-5 scale.
🌊 Low tide: 12:01 - 0.48 m
🤷♀️ If you RSVP, then if you are not able to go. Please Change RSVP to NO as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may be marked "no show", 3 "no show" and you will be stopped from attending for 6 months.
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🌏Google Satellite Map:
Waipu Coastal Walkway
🛰️Online Topo Map:
Waipu Coastal Walkway
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🥾 HIKE DETAILS:
Exact hike route is not decided yet and will be decided on the day.
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🚾 TOILETS:
At the carpark.
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🚩 REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND:
-- Be a member of Auckland Hiking Group.
-- Be signed up on Going list before event starts.
-- Be able to walk back to the carpark with the group.
-- NO JEANS, GUESTS, CHILDREN,ANIMALS OR SMOKERS.
-- Agreed with the RSVP questions.
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🅿️ meeting place :
The Carpark
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🚗☎️TRANSPORT AND CARPOOLING:
Carpooling is recommended due to the high price of fuel. Please comment when you rsvp whether you need a 1) lift / can offer lifts , 2) which part of Auckland you come from and 3) your mobile number (optional).
⚠️ Make sure your meetup private message is available to communicate and check it regularly.
$20/person recommended to pay for the driver.
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🔔 TIME GUIDELINE:
10:30 - Good time to arrive at the carpark, meet & greet.
10:40 - Latest time to arrive at the carpark.
10:41 - Introduction.
10:45 - Approx start hike.
14:00 - Approx finish hike.
14:15 - The Cove Cafe (optional)
or 15:30 - return to Auckland city.
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🚚 WHAT TO BRING:
✔️At least 2L drinking water.
✔️Lunch or snack food.
✔️Footwear suitable for stony&rocky surface.
✔️Sun & rain protection.
✔️Bags for wet and dirty footwear & clothing.
✔️warm clothing for the early spring hike.
✔️First-aid items (at least for cuts and scratches).
✔️Swimming gear (optional)
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✍🏻 PREPARATION:
It is important to be well prepared. Before we meet:
👉Know how to get to all meeting places.
👉Study hike details & map well.
👉Prepare everything you need to bring.
👉If you are the driver, have car refuelled or recharged ready to go.
👉 Find and confirm your driver(passengers) whether they go to the social afternoon tea or going home directly after the hike.
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🦺HEALTH & SAFETY:
Our hiking activities come with some hazard & risks; our organizers are volunteers. By RSVP’ing you accept full responsibilities for your own safety.
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🥤🍔🍟🍺🍦After hike socializing (Optional):
After our hike, we invite you to join us for the enjoyable afternoon tea @ The Cove Cafe
Address: 910 Cove Road, Waipu 0582.
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📝 ADDITIONAL NOTES:
⚠️ Safety first.
⚠️Be on time.
⚠️Keen to communicate with other hikers and being a part of the group.
⚠️Swimming is optional after the hike.
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🤝First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Hiking Group, we look forward to meeting you. Please DO DOT BE SHY if you have no hiking experience or if you worry you are too slow, here is the home to take care of you. WE HAVE A VERY CLEAR POLICY TO LOOK AFTER EVERYBODY.
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💰Koha: A small gold coin gift of contribution ($2 - $5) will be greatly appreciated to buy safety gear and to cover for the track safety control assessment expenses. For those wishing to contribute directly, here is the bank account: 12-3034-0594293-000 - Thank you.
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📸 Instagram photos:
We will select 5 the most iconic photos and upload on our Instagram account, please follow us @ our Instrgram Account.Looking forward to seeing you all 😊.
David Z (022.001.7621)
