Awhitu West Coast Tramp
On this Easy/Medium tramp we start from Waimatuku/Hamilton's Gap on the west coast of the Awhitu Peninsula and walk north on a black sand beach beneath towering white sandstone cliffs. The surf breaks near the base of the cliffs at high tide but we avoid this by starting two hours before a midday low tide. Prior to the 18th Century, sand extended kilometers offshore forming the ancient land of Paorae, which was cultivated by Maori.
Rounding Manukau South Head we will see some interesting rock outcrops and look across the harbour entrance to beautiful Whatipu and the southern Waitakere Ranges.
Straightforward walking on firm sand and rocky shore platforms, with a final short interesting scramble over the promontory of Taratara Point/Cake Island before meeting the bus at Wattle Bay (14.5 km total).
Register by Friday November 26.
Non-members, please call organiser - no text messages please.
Please read Trip Bookings & Cancellations
Day trip policy: Minimum number of participants for trip to proceed is 12.
Cost: Members $25, UniClub ($0), Non-members $30.
Gear: Please read What to take on a tramp and Gear Lists. You may walk through shallow salt water pools.
How to get to the start: Our big yellow bus will leave from The Strand, Takapuna at 8 AM.
Organiser: Alan Nunns 021 286 1500.
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