MARTON LAKES
DATE: Saturday 16th August
MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS:
10am @ COI Car Park (if getting transport out with us)
10.30 @ Duddin Lake
1pm @ Tutaenui Reserve
DIFFICULTY: Easy
LEADER: Sue
COST: $10 (for transport)
DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, on leads, must provide your own transport
(email
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We are off to two lake walks near Marton for this one. We start with a walk around the 2km track at Duddin Lake, then after lunch it is up to Tutaenui Reserve just north of Marton for the longer walk of the day. Come for both Lakes or just One of them (See shorter options below)
TRACK DESCRIPTION & ROUTE: Both walks are loop tracks around the lakes. Duddin Lake the track is mostly flat and has a grass surface. Tutaenui reserve has gravel tracks through regenerating forest, there are small hills and some steep sections
DISTANCE: 6.5km (Duddin 2km, Tutaenui 4.5km)
ELEVATION GAIN: 125m (Duddin 25m, Tutaenui 100m)
DUDDIN LAKE MAP :
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/duddin-lake-1aa48fc
TUTAENUI RESERVE MAP:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/tutaenui-reserve-d827f12
SHORTER OPTIONS
If you're just doing one of the lakes, you will have to provide your own transport. Please still send a quick email so we know to expect you
DUDDIN LAKE
If just coming for the morning walk around Duddin Lake, either meet out there or follow us from Whanganui, we'll arrive just after 10.30am. This is a 2km walk that is mostly flat
TUTAENUI RESERVE
For the afternoon walk, meet us at the Tutaenui Reserve carpark (End of Tutaenui Road, north of Marton), we will be there approx 1pm (please email as we may be early or late). This walk is 3.5-4.5km long
If this is your first time tramping with us, please fill out the online signup form:
https://submit.jotform.com/233232459607861 :
WHAT TO BRING (*essential items)
*Day pack
*Sturdy walking shoes or tramping boots with good grip
*Drink Bottle
*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 or lunch money as our lunch location will only be a 5 minute walk from central Marton and it's Cafes
*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 - Whanganui
Website: www.sporty.co.nz/rivercitywalking
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiverCityWalking
Contract: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley 027 899 2458
Email:
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