Hokianga Harbour - Golden Stairs - Weekend
Details
Greetings Everyone - On Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will travel to the Hokianga Harbour and do The Golden Stairs Track and The Waimamaku Coastal Track. Both stunning walks.
● Words to Inspire You:
The Golden Stairs Track in Hokianga during September is a magical experience, the kōwhai trees should be in flower, hence the name Golden Stairs. This moderately challenging track winds through native bush, offering breathtaking views over the Whangape Harbour and beyond. The cooler temperatures make for a comfortable hike, and the wildflowers and new growth add a vibrant touch to the scenery. Along the way, you’ll hear native birdsong and enjoy the peaceful remoteness of the area. Reaching the top rewards you with panoramic coastal views, making it the perfect spot to pause and appreciate Hokianga’s untamed beauty
The Waimamaku Coastal Track, located in the Hokianga region, offers a stunning blend of native bush, rugged coastline, and expansive ocean views. As you walk along the river, the landscape opens up to reveal golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and rolling waves. The track is relatively remote, providing a peaceful and less-touristy experience. Perfect for nature lovers and hikers seeking solitude, the Waimamaku Coastal Track showcases the untamed beauty of Northland’s west coast, making it a must-do adventure for those exploring the region.
Duration: About 6 hours on Saturday and 4 hours hiking on Sunday.
Distance: Approx 10km on both days.
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
What the scale means
Numbers of Attendees: 10
Costs: Car Poolers - $75 per person
Accommodation: $120 per person per night ($240)
Group Dinners (2) and Group Breakfasts (2): $70 per person
Car Ferry - $10 per person
● PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.
● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Auckland Global Trekkers, we look forward to meeting you. We ask Everyone to bring a gold coin donation ($2/$5) to help pay for the website and more safety equipment for the group. You can also pay online. The Bank Account is: Auckland Global Trekkers
12-3430-0791504-00 Many thanks
● Important Notes:
This event will be moved to following weekend if the weather is bad.
You MUST bring clothes for winter trekking.
This is a group event - you will be expected to help out with meals and cleaning.
● Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.
● Preparation is the key to having a good day:
- Check the weather
- Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?.
- Bring snacks for your hikes.
- Do you know where the meeting places are?
● Meeting Places:
- See all the Google Maps. May change the rest stops going and returning, if someone has a better suggestion.
● Carpooling:
- I will inform you who is driving and who is a passenger and the suburbs the drivers are located in. You make contact and arrange.
- Just ANSWER the RSVP question.
● Time Guideline: Times are Approx.
Friday
09:00 - Leave Auckland CBD - Each Car to decide time to leave.
10:30 - 11:00 - Paparoa - Breakfast/Morning Tea/Toilets
11:30 - 13:00 - Dargaville - Lunch - Get Food for Breakfasts, Dinners.
13:15 - 14:15 - Bayleys Beach Walk
16:00 - Arrive Opononi (approx)
Group Dinner
Saturday
Group Breakfast
08:15 - Leave for car ferry - Rawene
08:45 - Rawene Ferry Leave - Cost $20 per car.
10:00 - Arrive at Golden Stairs Walking Track
14:00 - Hike Finishes
15:00 - Arrive at the Ferry Terminal, next ferry 4pm (Cost $20)
16:00 - Arrive back at Opononi
Group Dinner
Sunday
Group Breakfast
09:00 - Leave for The Waimamaku Coastal Track
09:30 - Arrive at Waimamaku River car park and start the hike.
13:30 - Hike Finishes (Approx)
16:00 - Arrive back at Three Furlongs Bar and Hotel for drinks and food.
17:00 - Leave for Auckland
18:30 - Arrive CBD
● Maps and More Information:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/hokianga-heads-area/tracks/waimamaku-coastal-track/
https://www.abtc.net.nz/goldenstairs08.html
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/northland/bayleys-beach-walk
Ferry Timetable: https://northlandferries.co.nz/hokianga-ferry/#section-923fc97-1
● Hike Description & Directions:
See above
Friday Drivers Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoDXhJazz5WtG7uL7
Saturday Drivers Map: Drive to the Rawene Car Ferry and then
https://maps.app.goo.gl/96ER146ejvTf5nSQ8
Sunday Drivers Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GrKuQF2SG2sEF6z46
A car shuttle will be required for the Sunday hike.
● Refunds:
Refunds will not be issued if you change your mind - Feel free to use the "Comments" section to sell your ticket to someone else.
● Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the day. With a chance to be featured on our Instagram Account.
● Bring:
- Suitable Clothing for Spring or Winter conditions
- Shoes suitable for track walking.
- sun and emergency rain protection
- Warm clothing plus gloves and hat.
- first-aid items.
- Swimming is optional.
● Notes:
- It is safer and generally more fun to hike together as a group. We aim to do this with stops at all track junctions for group to regather.
- We aim to leave exactly on time, and we will NOT wait for late people.
- See you for a great long weekend - Chris and The Team
Hokianga Harbour - Golden Stairs - Weekend