04 Jun. Waharau Bush Walk & Ridge Track (E, 4 hrs)
Volunteer Helper Winnie Carpool Fee: $15
Meet 10:00am at Waharau Regional Park carpark (37°02'24.8"S 175°17'37.4"E)
Optional: 6 hours walk lead by David Su.
11 Jun Whatipu to Pararaha Point (E, 5hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Albert Chan Carpool fee: $10
Meet 9:30am at the end of Whatipu Road carpark. (37°2'22.22"S 174°30'26.05"E).
Walk Gibbons track, Pararaha Valley Muir Track to Pararaha Point and return via Whatipu Coast.
18 Jun Clevedon Reserve (4hr E)
Volunteer Helper: Jennifer Wang Carpool: $10
Meet 9.30am at Thorps Quarry Rd end carpark. (36°59'15.4"S 175°02'13.3"E).
25 Jun North Shore Coastal Walk, Castor bay to Browns bay ( E 4.5 hrs )
Volunteer Helper: Edith Carpool fee: $5
Meet 9:30 at Castor Bay carpark, North Shore. (36°45'34.52"S 174°46'4.52"E)
Lunch at Bernie’s Bakery, 25 Clyde Rd Browns Bay. ( Low tide at 10.26am)
02 Jul One Tree Hill, Mt Eden, Mt Hobson & Mt St John ( E, 5 hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Simpson Tong Carpool fee $5
Meet 9:00am at Haydn Ave, Cronwall Park. (36°54'28.2"S 174°46'32.3"E). Walk to One Tree Hill,
Mt Eden , Mt St John and Mt Hobson
09 Jul Kitekite Fall & Cutty Grass ( E 4.5 hrs )
Volunteer Helper: Howard Carpool fee $10
Meet 9:30 am at Glenesk Rd Piha (36°57'08.2"S 174°29'03.2"E)
Walk Kitekite Fall first before proceeding to Cutty Grass entry at Anawhata Rd.
(36°56'13.7"S 174°30'52.6"E)
16 Jul Albany Totara Walkway (E, 4.5 hrs)
Volunteer Helper Jason Lin Carpool fee $5
Meet 9:30am at Northwood Reserve carpark on Northwood Ave, Albany.
(36°44'18.1"S 174°41'56.5"E).
23 Jul Cornwallis (E, 4hrs)
Volunteer Helper: David Su Carpool fee: $10
Meet 9:30am at Mill Bay carpark. Drive to Titirangi, left into Huia Rd, left into the carpark at Mill
Bay Beach. (36°59’31.0”S, 174°36’17.6”E) ( Low Tide: 12.18pm)
30 Jul Mangatangi Dam & Pukapuka Peak (E 4.5 hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Tora Carpool Fee $15
Meet 9:45am at Workman Rd carpark. Take SH1 south, exit onto SH2 toward Coromandel,
left to Mangatangi Rd. and left onto Kaiaua Rd. turn left onto Workman Rd. further to roadend
carpark. (37°7’06.8”S, 175°12’31.2”E)
06 Aug Te Atatu Harbour View Walkway (E, 4hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Albert Leong Carpool fee $5
Meet 9:30am at Chapman Rd carpark. Take SH1 to SH16, turn right off to Te Atatu Peninsula,
follow Te Atatu Rd, left into Chapman Rd and drive to the end of carpark.
(36°49'33.40"S 174°38'41.46"E).
13 Aug Mt William Walkway (E, 4hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Eng Carpool fee: $10
Meet 9:30am at McMillan Road end carpark Mangatawhiri (drive through
a gate). Off SH 2. (37°13'16.5"S 178°01'47.5"E).
20 Aug Wairoa Dam (E, 4hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Paul Wong Carpool fee: $10
Wairoa Dam Suspension Bridge Track, Wairoa Loop Track, Wairoa Valley Track
Meet 9:30am at Wairoa carpark. Take SH1 south to Papakura, follow Beach Rd, Settlement Rd,
turn right to Hunua Rd, left into Moumoukai Rd to Wairoa Dam carpark.
(37°6'43.13"S 175°7'25.08"E).
27 Aug Birkenhead Domain to Lynn Reserve Return (E, 4.5hr)
Volunteer Helper: Nina/Jeff Carpool Fee: $5
Meet 9:30am at roadside opposite to 3 Domain Road, Glenfield (-36.792714, 174.723466)
(36°47'33.8"S 174°43'24.5"E). Take SH1 north, exit at Onewa Rd, right onto Birkenhead Ave &
Glenfield Rd, left to Domain Road. Walk Birkenhead Domain, Eskdale Reserve, Glenfield Coastal
Walkway to Lynn Reserve..
3 Sep Nihotupu Walk & Ians Well Track (E, 4.5hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Daniel Carpool fee: $10
Meet 9:30am at Upper Nihotupu Dam carpark on the left of Piha Road, Waitakere
(36°56'11.0"S 174°33'31.6"E)
10 Sep Shakespear Regional Park (E, 4 hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Jennifer Yiu Carpool fee: $10
Meet 9:30am at Army Bay carpark (36°36'5.75"S 174°48'48.69"E).
Take SH1 north, exit Silverdale and to Whangaparaoa Rd to road end of
Army Bay carpark (36°36'5.75"S 174°48'48.69"E).
Okoramai Bay to Trap & return, Heritage trail to Te Haruhi Bay, low tide to Pink Beach, Tiritiri
Track to lookout, Heritage trail back to Army Bay. (low Tide: 12.52pm)
17 Sep Totara Park, Botanical garden (E,4hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Tong Carpool fee: $5
Meet 9.30am at Botanical Garden carpark. (37°0'49.38"S 174°54'26.92"E) Totara Park bush walk,
Puhinui stream, bridal loop.
24 Sep Mangemangeroa Reserve (E, 4.5 hrs)
Volunteer Helper: Eng Carpool Fee $5
Meet 9:30am Caldwells Rd carpark. (36°56'53.63"S 174°55'33.21"E)
Walk Point View Reserve for 1 hr before proceeding to Hayley Lane carpark.
(36°56'02.3"S 174°55'55.9"E). Walk Mangemangeroa Reserve Track to Shelly Beach Parade and
return. (Low tide at 12:08pm)
Important Notice:
- Tramping presents potential risks that everyone should be aware of. You may be getting lost or meet an accident.
- Safety is your own responsibility. It is your own risk to attend the tramp. Nobody is liable for your accident.
- To minimise potential risk, never go walking alone. Following experienced group trampers within eyesight distance to avoid getting lost is always recommended. Newcomer must be accompanied by existing group trampers otherwise will not be allowed to join the tramp. Slow trampers must be led by someone who knows the way. Always bring your map, mobile phone and even First Aid pack! Always know well where the tracks are and where you are going in case you get lost!
- All coastal and stream walks are off tracked. Return if you are not able to follow closely with the group.
- All tracks are held rain or shine. It may only be altered or cancelled in case of bad weather, track closed or special circumstances.
- The E grade on the program means easy walks and suitable for beginners. M and H are for experienced trampers only.
- Meeting time at track entrance carpark. If you need transport from GCC, please make your request through STG WhatsApp.
- Priority is given for tramping program to be posted on STG WhatsApp. To make sure tramping program is prominent and easily noticeable by everyone.
- Pay carpool fee to driver. Carpool fee at 10 cents per km, rounding to nearest $5.00 for distance travelled (return) from GCC. Share infringement if any.
- Bring lunch, drink, hat, parka and walking stick along with you. Must always wearing tramping boots. Always expect wet feet.
- DO NOT post anyone’s face photo, private information (e.g. home address and phone number) to public without that person’s permission!
- If you have not joined STG WhatsApp, leave your WhatsApp phone number to one of the Admin (Khor Tong or Howard Lee) to be added so that you are notified for some special situation and latest updated information.
2022 Committee helpers: Eric Huang (Founder), David Su (Group Leader), Jennifer Yiu (Group Assistant Leader) Tong Khor, Howard Lee, Daniel Zeng, Jeff Chen, Albert Leong, Edith Tseng, Winnie Ong, William Liaw, Simpson Tong, Tora Chin, Eng Khor, Joyce Li, Helen Chen, Jennifer Wang, Albert Chan, Paul Wong. Next Committee Meeting will be decided by David Su. David Su will prepare the next program.
