Have you #gottogetout for a FREE guided hike, at the newly re-opened Omanawanui Track at Whatipu (Waitakere Ranges)?

Thanks to Auckland Transport, Got To Get Out is hosting a series of rides, walks & hikes to showcase the city's best trails and paths and to get Aucklanders fit & connected.

We hope this event will inspire more of our community to consider walking or riding to work / school / play, to make Auckland a healthier happier city.

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These collaborative events are FREE and include everything you would expect from a guided GTGO experience; including expert leaders, first aid, route planning, korero and useful information shared during the day.

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Please book a ticket to help us manage numbers, and invite your friends and whanau to join in too!

DETAILS

Meeting point outside Britomart Train Station at 8 am to go in our Adventure bus, or self-drive to track start (Omanawanui Track Carpark, Whatipu Road, Huia, Auckland 0604) and meet us there at 9:30 am.

Plan your journey with Auckland Transport here:

https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/journey-planner/

For this FREE adventure, we are hiking the Omanawanui Track, Whatipu. This "there and back" track requires good fitness, and includes a large number of stairs. Expect to walk around 4 hours. This track is described as a 'gut buster'. Don't say we didn't warn you!

Read more about the track here: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2021/02/track-reopening-makes-western-coastline-more-accessible/

Note; AT are offering free HOP cards to people who take public transport to meet us in the morning (or to get home!)

You will need to 'sign in' using Got To Get Out's risk disclosure form (www.gottogetout.com/check-in) before arrival.

Bring:

Come with water (minimum 2-3L), lunch, snacks (for you and to share), sturdy hiking boots, sun / wind / rain protection, personal first aid (exact gear list will follow to ticket holders).