Coming Events

Hey everyone

Here are the details for those who are keen to do this easy flat walk this Sunday 23rd March.

We'll meet at Ray's Rest Freedom Camping, just North of Miranda at 12 NOON (midday), and park at the South end near the cycleway by the road (a couple of maps are attached).

The walk takes about an hour each way along a rare, globally significant chenier shellbank, which is the summer home to a number of migrating seabirds such as godwits.  At this time of the year the birds start their long journey back to Siberia, Alaska, and other places North, while some of our local birds such as oystercatchers and wrybills start arriving.

There will be a 2:00 p.m. high tide, meaning we can have a swim any time from about 12:30 p.m.  The Kaiaua Coast is calm, warm water, but only swimmable an hour and a half either side of high tide.

You'll need some sandals for this walk, as the shells can be sharp!  Bring nibbles, water, and sun-protection - there is very little shade.

Any questions - please ask.

See you there!