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2024 Programme
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Small People on Big Hills - Maungakiekie Nature Walk and Picnic - 5th April - Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
We will explore a loop track around the cone off the main track in the long grass, climb grassy hills, climb trees, find the fairy tree and slide down grassy slopes and end up back at the car park for a shared picnic early dinner. Suitable for all ages. Not pram suitable, little ones in front or backpacks.
Meet at 2:45pm at the grassy knoll behind the Sorrento carpark on the Royal Oak side of One Tree Hill. Please arrive on time as we will leave at for walk at 3pm. We will walk around the cone off the track, it may take between 60-90mins to go around at kid pace and playing as they go.
Bring snacks, drinks, sturdy shoes and warm/waterproof clothing for some off-track exploring this beautiful maunga. Bring picnic dinner and picnic rugs for early dinner picnic (leave in car) after the walk.
Contact Abi to register abimaeraymond@gmail.com
Meet at 2:45pm at the grassy knoll behind the Sorrento carpark on the Royal Oak side of One Tree Hill. Please arrive on time as we will leave at for walk at 3pm. We will walk around the cone off the track, it may take between 60-90mins to go around at kid pace and playing as they go.
Bring snacks, drinks, sturdy shoes and warm/waterproof clothing for some off-track exploring this beautiful maunga. Bring picnic dinner and picnic rugs for early dinner picnic (leave in car) after the walk.
Contact Abi to register abimaeraymond@gmail.com
Easter Camp - 18th to 22nd April - Pirongia Forest Park Lodge
Easter camp will be upon us before we know it and this year we're heading to Pirongia Forest Park Lodge. Another great location not far from Auckland and bordering an awesome bush to explore. Easter camp is a very family friendly weekend away.
Dates: Friday 18 April 9am until Tuesday 23 April 3pm. There is the possibility of extending through Wednesday and Thursday if there is enough interest given it's school holidays.
Cost: $120 pp for the weekend.
Camping: there are spaces for camping, but this isn't in addition to the bunkrooms.
Cost: $120 pp for the weekend.
Camping: there are spaces for camping, but this isn't in addition to the bunkrooms.
Spaces are limited so book in quickly by emailing janeprestonnz@gmail.com. Bookings will be confirmed with payment.
RECURRING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Thursday Walks – Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month (except January and December).
We use a separate communications list with full details of trips for those regularly taking part. If you wish to join the list and come on the walks, send us an email on the link below.
For further information or to join the list, contact Clive Bolt thursday.walks@alpinesport.org.nz.