FESTIVAL 2022
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SUNDAY 17TH APRIL 2022 Kauri Walk to Dickey Flat
Difficulty: Grade 3-4
Nearest Town: Waihi
Registration Region: Waihi
Duration: 4 hours return - includes river crossings
Start Time: 9:00 am Dickey Flat Adventure Camp, Waikino
Cost: Donation
Enjoy the beautiful settings along the Dean and Mangakino Pack tracks to where the Mangakino Stream and Waitawheta River converge. River (writhing serpent) Finish with ‘billy tea’, a sausage and marshmallows to toast over the fire.
MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022
Orokawa Trig Walk
Difficulty: Grade 4
Nearest Town: Waihi Beach
Registration Region: Waihi Beach
Duration: 4 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Waihi Beach Water Reservoir Car Park, Top of Pacific Road, Waihi Beach
Cost: Donation
The Orokawa Trig site offers expansive views across the Bay of Plenty and down to beautiful Orokawa Beach. Rich in history, the walk starts by criss crossing the stunning Waihi Beach Stream track, past waterfalls and up a steep bank to join the Fire Break track. From there we make our way to the stile over the fence, through a bit of farmland and then out to the Orokawa Trig.
TUESDAY 19TH APRIL 2022
Sentinel Rock Walk
Difficulty: Grade 4-5
Nearest Town: Katikati
Registration Region: Katikati
Duration: 5 hours
Start Time: 9:00am – At the end of Hot Springs Road Cost: Donation
We proceed along the Tuahu track, which is a well-formed track thanks to DOC who have done some recent upgrading work resulting from the Kauri dieback threat. After around 25 minutes we reach a section of board walk around a huge Kauri.
After taking that in, we follow a well signed track to our left to Sentinel Rock Lookout.
Waihi Beach Trig Glowworm Walk Difficulty: Grade: 3
Nearest Town: Waihi Beach
Registration Region: Waihi Beach
Duration: 2.5 hours
Start Time: 6:00pm - Waihi Beach Water Reservoir carpark, top of Pacific Road, Waihi Beach
Cost: Donation
Join us near sunset for a short trek up to the
Waihi Beach Trig where we will watch the sun set over our 9km stretch of paradise. Once darkness has fallen resident bat, glow worms and maybe even a morepork or two may appear.
Night Time in the Bush
Difficulty: Grade 1
Nearest Town: Te Aroha • Registration Region: Te Aroha Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7:00 pm - Te Aroha Domain gates
Cost: Donation
Adventure for the little people as we make our way into the forest as the stars and night creatures come out. We will follow the Upper Domain Track and look for titiwai (glow worms) and ruru (morepork). Bring a torch.
WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL 2022
Walk through Martha Mine Pit Fence Difficulty: Grade 2
Nearest Town: Waihi • Registration Region: Waihi Duration: 2 hours
Start Time: 10:00 am - The Martha Mine Entrance,
140 Kenny Street, Waihi, across from the basketball court. Gate open from 9.30am to 9.55am.
Cost: Donation
Oceanagold is offering a walk inside the Martha mine pit fence, around our perimeter road. Get views of the Martha mine like never before. We will stop off and take a look at some of our local Waihi icons, exiting on the north-western side of the pit rim. We will then return via the popular Pit Rim Walkway, back to the car park.
Butlers Track
Difficulty: Grade 3
Nearest Town: Karangahake • Registration Region: Waihi Beach Duration: 2 hours
Start Time: 1:00 pm - Karangahake School Car Park
Cost: Donation
Join us to explore this track that once gave access between Paeroa and Waihi for both horse and bullock teams. From the Karangahake School carpark we head up the steep track that eventually levels out and exposes wonderful views of the Karangahake Gorge road a long way below. Not for those with a fear of heights.
Waiorongomai Wander
Difficulty: Grade 2
Nearest Town: Te Aroha • Registration Region: Te Aroha Duration: 2-3 hours
Start Time: 9:30 am - Waiorongomai Car Park
Cost: Donation
Join in this leisurely walk around Waiorongomai Low Level Loop and learn about the history and flora of this old goldmining area. With mining relics, regenerating bush and a few small streams, this valley is one of the North Island’s best kept secrets.
THURSDAY 21ST APRIL 2022
The Discovery Mine and Short Loop Track Difficulty: Grade: 4
Nearest Town: Waihi Beach • Registration Region: Waihi Beach Duration: 3-4 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Waihi Beach Water Reservoir
Car Park at the Top of Pacific Road, Waihi Beach
Cost: Donation
Passing the site of the Discovery Mine, we will learn about this little known early mining venture at Waihi Beach, before continuing up the Waihi Beach Stream. We cross the stream a few times, and then continue past waterfalls.
A 10 minute ascent leads to views over the Orokawa Reserve before returning via the Reservoir-old Firebreak Track. A great walk for fit kids!
Tuahu Kauri Loop
Difficulty: Grade 1
Nearest Town: Katikati • Registration Region: Katikati Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Start Time: 10:00 am – At the end of Hot Springs Road Cost: Donation
A magnificent kauri tree is a stunning feature of this walk. The kauri is known as Tuahu, named after its location on an old Maori route that was used as a bridle path in the 1890s. A side track will lead us to a platform surrounding us with BOP’S oldest Kauri.
FRIDAY 22ND APRIL 2022
Wires Track Loop
Difficulty: Grade 4
Nearest Town: Waihi Beach • Registration Region: Waihi Beach Duration: 3 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Waihi Beach Water Reservoir carpark, top of Pacific Road, Waihi Beach
Cost: Donation
Discover the remnants of the Waihi Beach section of the Old Wires Track as it came via Waihi Beach and connected telegraphic communication between Auckland and Wellington. The track follows a ridge behind the old dam with lots to see on the way, including a beautiful stand of Rewarewa Trees.
Tui Domain Track Waterfall Walk
Difficulty: Grade 2
Nearest Town: Te Aroha • Registration Region: Te Aroha Duration: 3.5 hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Te Aroha I-SITE
Cost: Donation
Slightly uphill, this walk will take you along the gentle Tui Domain Track on Mt Te Aroha. A 10 minute detour takes you to Tutumangao Falls. Continue on towards Tui Rd where a side track leads to another waterfall and the Mayflower Mine. Return the same way for a soak in the hot pools
SATURDAY 23RD APRIL 2022
Dubbo 96 Track Loop Walk
Difficulty: Grade 4
Nearest Town: Waihi • Registration Region: Waihi Beach Duration: 4 Hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Karangahake Gorge Car Park
Cost: Donation
From the Karangahake Gorge carpark we cross the first swing bridge and then take the upper right hand trail to the Scotsman Gully track before heading left on the country road on a gradual climb for around 1km. The Dubbo 96 track branches off the County Road/no 7 Level track.
SUNDAY 24TH APRIL 2022
Historic Shortland Wharf & Historic Sites Walk Difficulty: Grade 1
Nearest Town: Thames • Registration Region: Thames Duration: 3 - 4 Hours
Start Time: 9:00 am - Shortland Wharf (Southern end of Thames) Cost: Donation
The walk will commence at the historic Shortland wharf (in use continuously since 1867) and will include the wharf itself, and numerous historic sites in the vicinity, including first Methodist church service (1867), first European cemetery in Thames, early railway infrastructure (c. 1890s), Shortland Sawmilling Co mill and Stone’s Boatyard sites, Shortland Hotel