Tramp Schedule 2026 - 2027

Sunday 11 October 2026: Auckland Coast to Coast Walk

The Coast-to-Coast walk is a 4-to-5-hour, 16 km, hike across the Auckland isthmus from the Manukau to Waitematā harbours. This urban walk that passes through many notable Auckland parks such as Cornwall Park, Maungawhau and the Domain. There are two 'mountain' climbs: Maungakiekie (184 m) and Maungawhau (196 m). There is also the opportunity to try the new City Rail Link to get to and from the hike. Bring your lunch to eat in a park or buy something along the way.

We will start at Onehunga railway station and finish at Waitematā station. The official route of the walk can be obtained at the Auckland council website at: Coast to Coast Walkway. As we are starting a little way from the 'official' start of the walk we will begin by heading from the station to the Onehunga Bay Reserve.   

Distance: 17 km

Level: easy to moderate (moderate because of length and the climbs).

Time: Probably 4.5 to 5 hours. (The Council website suggests 3 hours 50 minutes.)

Meeting: 9.30 am Onehunga Railway Station (The station is situated at the southern end of Onehunga Town Centre, approximately 8 km south of central Auckland. It is accessible from Onehunga Mall and Princes Street, with parking and bicycle facilities available. )

To get there and home: By design we recommend arriving by train. Wherever you live in Auckland it should be possible to walk, cycle, take a bus or drive to the nearest station and travel from there to Onehunga station. At the end of the walk, you can return from Waitematā station. If you decide to drive, you should be able to find parking at the Onehunga station or nearby and return later to your car by train. No car-pooling is being scheduled for this walk.

Leaders: Blair 0210 887 9156  & Roy 027 412 0787

8 November - Albany Creek Urban Walk

This walk follows the Oteha Stream and some urban roads back through the Massey University Albany campus to make a pleasant and 5 km loop.

Due to recent rain the terrain may be a bit slippery so please bring appropriate footwear.

There will be a coffee stop somewhere in the vicinity of Kell Park. In the afternoon there will be the option of continuing on out to Long Bay for the cliff top walk to Pohutukawa Bay. Pohutukawa Bay is a clothing optional beach where you can swim.

Meeting: Upper Symonds St at 9.30 am (See details of Symonds St meeting place under General Information) or at 9.50 am at Bush Road, Albany (350 meters south of Albany Express Way turn off).

Please let the organiser know if you can offer transport or need transport from Symonds Street.

Albany has a well connected bus hub.

Cost: $5 to your driver as a contribution to petrol.

Level: Easy with some ups and downs. May be muddy.

Leader: Dave 021 0366688

Sunday 13 December 2026 - Dunn's Bush

From the carpark at the end of Remiger Road we will take Dunn's Ridge Track to climb up the ridge line over farmland. This is part of the Te Araroa Trail. We will then take the Valley Track and Big Tree Track through Dunn's Bush and exit the bush at Ahuroa Road. Follow Ahuroa Road for about 1 km, turn left into J. Tolhopf Road which we follow for about 1.5 km. Then turn left on Dunn's Ridge Track to return down the ridge line back to our parked cars.

Meeting: Upper Symonds Street at 9.30 am (See details of Symonds St meeting place under General Information). Or meet at the carpark at the end of Remiger Road, Puhoi, just before the bridge leading into Sugarloaf Close, at 10.20 am.

How to get there: Travel north on State Highway 1 and take the first exit, after the Johnstones Hill tunnel, to Puhoi (the tunnel is a toll road). Follow Puhoi Road to Puhoi village, then continue straight ahead on Ahuroa Road for about 4 km and turn left into Remiger Road. After 800 metres you will see the carpark on the right at the end of Remiger Road, just before the bridge leading into Sugarloaf Close.

You can also navigate to the carpark by entering the Plus Code FJX9+QG6 Puhoi in the search box of Google Maps.

Please contact Adrian beforehand if:

- you will need a lift from Symonds Street

- you can offer transport from Symonds Street

- you will be going straight to the start of the tramp

Cost: $10 per person to your driver

What to bring: Lunch, water, raincoat, warm clothing (if the weather forecast is bad).

Level: Medium. Some very narrow tracks which are likely to be muddy and slippery.

Time: 3.5 hours walking time (10 km).

No dogs allowed.

Leader: Adrian 027 3540082

10 January 2027 - ??

Leader: Craig

14 February 2027 - Pt Chev Urban Walk

Leader: Dave

14 March 2027 - Montana Heritage Trail

Leader: Roy

11 April 2027 - Away Trip: Lake Tarawera

Leader: Blair

9 May - ??

Leader: Craig

13 June - Tiri Tiri

Leader: Paul

11 July - Whitford Bridle Trail

Leader: Adrian

8 August - 

Leader: Craig

12 September - ??

Leader: ??

10 October - Omanawanui

Leader: ??