Waiheke Island Walking Festival

Nine-day walking festival. Free guided walks, two each day.

Feature walks include:
-- Coastal Classic - follows the route of the annual Coastal Classic race, this four-hour walk takes in the best of the rugged southern coastline. If you liked Sculpture on the Gulf you will love this.
-- The Big Day Out - this stunning walk, with self-guided notes, is an eight-hour circumnavigation of the coastline around Oneroa.
-- Big Bush Tramp - bush tramping in every sense. This route has big hills, narrow trails, no toilets but big trees, bellbirds and awesome views. Optional overnight camping.
-- Stony Batter WWII tunnels - The army built a gun emplacement at Stony Batter. Bring a torch with your packed lunch. Bus is free, sponsored by Fullers Ferries.

For full programme details go to http://www.fullers.co.nz/news-events/documents/AK-8439WaihekeWalkingFestivalbrochureV7a.pdf

Pre-register definitely recommended as numbers are limited on each walk. To register call Waiheke Visitor Information Centre on 09 372 1234 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              09 372 1234      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 09 372 1234, or email waiheke@aucklandnz.com.

Other information:
Walks are graded.
Bus to start of some walks, pay bus driver (cash only).
Toilets - go on the ferry or at terminal on arrival!
Cash machine - Matiatia ferry terminal.
Accommodation - www.waiheke.aucklandnz.com/accommodation

For more information contact Jenness Reeve: amreeve@xtra.co.nz

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