Walk 18 – Phathouse Brewery and River Walk

Saturday 10th October

Begin your adventure with a scenic ferry ride from Russell to Paihia. From there, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Paihia waterfront to Waitangi, leading to the start of the Haruru Falls track. This sheltered trail offers stunning views, rich local history, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The trail leads to the horseshoe-shaped Haruru Falls, whose name in Te Reo Māori—Haruru—means "to roar" or "big noise."

Your journey continues to PhatHouse Brewery, where you’ll enjoy a selection of stone baked flame fired pizzas and fries and a tasting paddle of PhatHouse’s finest craft beer.

Saturday 10th October Assemble HQ: 8:15 am Return to HQ: approx. 4 pm Duration: 3.5 hours walking Distance: 10km Grade: Medium Maximum walkers: 20 Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus Cost: $75 includes return ferry, guided walk, pizza and beer tasting (18+ only) or a non-alcoholic drink, return transport from PhatHouse Brewery.

BOI Walking Weekend Saturday Dinner can be booked here - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/boi-walking-weekend-saturday-dinner/russell

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Please check what is included and the time and length of your walk so you know what you need to bring in terms of food and water. It’s always a good idea to have a card or cash on you as you never know what you might encounter along the way.

2. The Russell Bowling Club is our Walking Weekend HQ, all walks start from there.

3. How the walks are graded

• We want to make sure everyone enjoys their walks. • Please match your level of fitness to your chosen walks to maximise your safety and enjoyment. • It can spoil the day for you and your group if you set out on a walk you have difficulty completing.

Grade 1 Easy Suitable for anyone. Tracks are of a good standard, mainly flat with a few gentle rises, well-formed and very easy walking

Grade 2 Medium Suitable for most people. Flat to hilly on well-formed tracks that are of a medium standard. Surfaces vary with some short steep grades

Grade 3 Medium to Hard Good fitness level required. Tracks are of variable but good quality including more demanding climbs and descents of moderate duration. Can have muddy/slippery stretches after rain

Grade 4 Hard High fitness level required. Tracks variable to rough, with longer distances and steeper sections than Grade 3. Can be muddy/slippery after heavy rain

Visit our website to see all the walks you can do. Dietary Requirements: Organisers will contact ticketholders closer to event day to confirm any dietary requirements.