Bay of Islands Walking Weekend 9th - 12th October 2025

The Walks - Find Out More

For each walk – Please check what is included in the walk, the time and length of your walk so you know what you need to bring in terms of food and water. It’s always a good idea to have a card or cash on you as you never know what you might encounter along the way.

Grading of Walks

How the walks are graded

  • We want to make sure everyone enjoys their walks.
  • Please match your level of fitness to your chosen walks to maximise your safety and enjoyment.
  • It can spoil the day for you and your group if you set out on a walk you have difficulty completing.

Grade 1 Easy

Suitable for anyone. Tracks are of a good standard, mainly flat with a few gentle rises, well-formed and very easy walking

Grade 2 Medium

Suitable for most people. Flat to hilly on well-formed tracks that are of a medium standard.  Surfaces vary with some short steep grades

Grade 3 Medium to Hard

Good fitness level required. Tracks are of variable but good quality including more demanding climbs and descents of moderate duration. Can have muddy/slippery stretches after rain

Grade 4 Hard

High fitness level required. Tracks variable to rough, with longer distances and steeper sections than Grade 3. Can be muddy/slippery after heavy rain

For each walk – Please check

What is included in the walk, the time and length of your walk so you know what you need to bring in terms of food and water. It’s always a good idea to have a card or cash on you as you never know what you might encounter along the way.