Walk 19
Twin Coast Cycle Trail - Walk and Bike
Saturday 12th October
Twin Coast Cycle Trail - Walk and Bike
Saturday 12th October
We meet at the Bowling Club to walk to catch the passenger ferry from Russell to Paihia.
At Paihia, a van will take you to a section of the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail which is one of New Zealand’s Great Rides.
Morning tea will be in the small village of Okaihau then just past Okaihau you will be dropped off to walk 9.5km downhill to Snow’s farm in the Utakura Valley. The views are stunning across the valley as you walk down a steep switchback into the valley. You will pass through Puriri and Kahikatea tree forests and follow the Utakura River. If you are lucky you will find the native orchid in flower.
After returning by vehicle to Okaihau for lunch you will be transported back to Okaihau so you can cycle 14 km to Kaikohe. You might like to bring a headlight for the tunnel! It’s a slight uphill to start with, then it’s level and downhill!
At Kaikohe your transport will await you, so you can be transported back to Paihia, where you will have the opportunity to explore Paihia and return to Russell on the passenger ferry when you like.
Saturday 12th October
Assemble HQ: 8.30 am
Depart: 9.00 am ferry to catch 9.15 am shuttle from Paihia wharf
Return to HQ: approx. 5.00pm pm
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: 9.5km walking, 14km cycling
Grade: Medium (walking) must be able to ride a bike, the cycle trail is graded as easy.
Maximum participants: 9
Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus
Cost: $150 (Includes guided walk, bike hire of standard bikes, helmet, transport (x3), ferries)
There is an option to upgrade to an e-bike for an additional $50.
Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Or you can purchase it at the cafe in Okaihau.
It is important that you do know how to ride a bike and have ridden a bicycle in the last few years.
Notes:
1. Please check what is included and 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.
2. The Russell Bowling Club is our Walking Weekend HQ, all walks start from there.
