G-O Hike: Orewa Boardwalk

Hello fellow Get‑Outsiders!

Come join us for a peaceful and refreshing walk around the beautiful Ōrewa Estuary. After introductions, we will follow the Te Ara Tahuna shared path, enjoying the calm water, birdlife, boardwalks, and open green spaces. This is a gentle, scenic outing designed to help us slow down, breathe, and enjoy the natural rhythms of the morning.

We will walk the full estuary loop at a relaxed pace, taking time to appreciate the views and the changing landscape as we circle around the water. After completing the loop, we will finish with a short stroll along Ōrewa Beach together before wrapping up (with possible ice cream).

IMPORTANT NOTES & UPDATES:

Car‑pool Meeting Point: 9.00am at Nishiki Restaurant, Freemans Bay (meet in the main carpark area). • Ōrewa Meeting Point: 10:00am at the Estuary Arts Centre (https://maps.app.goo.gl/rCqX1AvenggtD3iq5) • Official Route Map: Auckland Council’s Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Pathway map — `https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/get-outdoors/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=Orewa%20Estuary%20Path` (aucklandcouncil.govt.nz in Bing)

Difficulty Rating: Moderate due to mud and slipperiness. • Suitability: Ideal for routine nature walkers • Completion Time: We expect to finish by around 2:00pm. • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes; the path is a mixture of bush and boards/paved. • Drinking Water: Please bring your own. • Toilets: Public toilets available clsoe to the estuary arts center.

RSVP to this event: Please RSVP “Yes” only if you genuinely intend to come. If your plans change, update your RSVP as soon as possible so others can join. Late cancellations (within 24 hours) or no‑shows may be recorded as such. • Cellphone Coverage: Good coverage throughout the walk. • Transport/Car Pooling: Please answer the car‑pool question when you RSVP to help with planning. • Bring: Water, snacks, comfortable footwear, a rain jacket, sun protection, a camera for great photos, and your love for the outdoors! • Weather: We hike regardless of the weather unless conditions are unsafe (e.g., cyclones or earthquakes).

Hope to see you there! Happy times everyone! :)

SAFETY NOTICE

Get Outside – Auckland and its organizers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold no responsibility or liability for any injury suffered during events. By RSVP’ing, you acknowledge that you have read the details thoroughly and accept that outdoor activities involve inherent risk. By RSVP’ing you also acknowledge that Get Outside – Auckland and its organizers cannot be held liable for any injury caused or suffered during participation. If you are uncomfortable with assuming this risk, please do not RSVP. Thank you for understanding. — The Get Outside – Auckland team.