This is an Easy/Medium Grade loop tramp/walk through regenerating native forest. Approx 4-5 hours walking for the day.
This is a well maintained track, with mostly hard-packed gravel and a small amount of off-road surface. Mostly undulating but a couple of steep climbs, including one set of stairs. If the weather has been fine, expect little or no mud; good trail-shoes are fine. 
Starting from the Arataki Visitors' Centre we drop down onto Pipeline Road and along the gravelled but steep Slip Track where we should see and hear tuis, wood pigeons and hopefully spot the tiny little grey warbler. There should be good views of the Nihotupu Dam, the airport and Glenbrook Steel Mill along the way.
After lunch at the Arataki Visitors' Centre we head under the road and take in the extra loops with the Plant ID Loop walk and continue on the Upper and Lower loops to the Kauri Cathedral and back.
For those who choose not to do the extra loop tracks, they can stay and relax, check out the Visitors' Centre or enjoy an ice-cream.
Please check: Trip Gradings, read any Additional event information (below), and do your own research if unsure about going.
Register by 7pm, Friday 6th March
Minimum number required for trip to proceed: 10. Any cancellation by the organiser will be notified by email no later than midday Saturday 7th March. We don't cancel for poor weather unless it will affect safety. Registration is subject to assessment of your fitness/experience/suitability of the track.
Cost: Members $15, UniClub $10, Guests $20, Juniors $5. Pay on the bus, please bring correct cash.
Non-members and new members, please contact Amber 027-838-9483. Personal contact, no text messages please. No calls after 8.30pm please.
Bus Driver;
Gear: Please read What to take on a tramp and the link there to Gear Lists.
How to get to the start: Our big yellow bus is available for the first 34 to register. It leaves from:
The Strand, Takapuna – 8.00am
University Avenue, Albany – 7.30am
Go here for maps of Meeting Places
Environment Notes: This area has kauri trees which must be protected by ensuring our boots, poles are clean before entering.
Maps: download a map here.
