ARAPUKE TO GORDON KEAR FOREST
DATE: Saturday 11th October
TIME: 8.30am
MEETING LOCATION: COI Car Park
DIFFICULTY: Mooderate
COORDINATORS: Willem & Carl
COST: $15
DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, on leads. Must provide own transport( Please register interest by the Friday before the trip, by emailing
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An Unfavourable weather forecast has caused the cancellation of the planned Manawatu Turuara Highway Shared Pathway walk, but we will still go tramping this weekend and also still in the Manawatu! We will tramp from the Arapuke Forest Park to the Moturimu Shelter in the Gordon Kear Forest Park. This is a beautiful forest walk along well-formed tracks & roads, we will also come across a couple of small waterfalls on the journey. Our route takes us from Kahuterawa car park up to the top of Arapuke Forest Park via Black Track, then it's along Scotts Road before we drop down in Gordon Kear Forest on Burttons Track. Returning the way we came to the top of Arapuke, then down Zig Zag Road to get us back to the Kahuterawa car park. This walk is part of the Te Aroha Trail
DISTANCE: 14.2kmELEVATION GAIN: 550m
TIME: 4-5hrs
TERRAIN: Dirt & gravel roads, with some steep sections. The main climb up Arapuke on Back Track is steady but not steep. The final descent on Zig Zag Rd is steep. There may be some uneven areas, also some areas may be muddy and/or slipperyMAPS:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/arapuke-to-gordon-kear-forest-450af2c
(you will need to set up a FREE account with alltrails to see the interactive map)
If this is your first time tramping with us, please fill out the online signup form:
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WHAT TO BRING (*essential items)
*Day pack
*Sturdy walking shoes or tramping boots with good grip
*Drink Bottle - 1-2 litres
*Rain Jacket
*Warm Clothing - wear or pack (can still get cold in summer)
Sun hat or warm beanie – pack one and wear the other
Sunglasses – wear or pack
*Packed lunch and snacks – pack more than you think you'll need
First Aid Kit (if you have one, otherwise leaders will have some)
Money for Ice Cream and/ or a hot drink afterward (optional)
Spare shoes & a change of clothes to leave in cars
TRANSPORT
We use our private vehicles for transport. The event organizers select the Vehicles and drivers before the event. If you would like to take your vehicle, please email ASAP so the organizer knows your vehicle is available. We prefer drivers for our events to have attended a few events before driving and to have held a full NZ driver's license for 2 years
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
Please note that by joining this tramp, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and have the fitness to be able to complete the tramp. The organizers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this tramp
River City Walking Group - WhanganuiWebsite: www.sporty.co.nz/rivercitywalkingFacebook: www.facebook.com/RiverCityWalkingContract: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley 027 899 2458
Email:
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