Walk 23 - Sunday Meander and Picnic via Lovers’ Leap *NEW*

There are 2 Lazy Sunday Walks to choose from – but you will end up at the same destination for each walk. • 6 km walk – Sunday Meander and Picnic via Long Beach *NEW*– WALK 22 • Less than 3 km walk – Sunday Meander and Picnic via Lovers’ Leap *NEW* – WALK 23

Walk 23 - Sunday Meander and Picnic via Lovers’ Leap *NEW*

This walk is less than 3 km long and takes in “Lovers Leap”, “Jim’s Walkway” and the “Fladgate Nature Trail” as well as an introduction to the talented artist Lindsay Scott. Her paintings are more like photographs! You will be transported to Tapeka Point where you start the climb to the Tapeka Point Lookout. If you are lucky you will see dolphins. Descending to Rocky Beach you have the opportunity to swing on a traditional tyre swing. The locals of Tapeka are known for their hospitality so you never know what will happen as you return to Jim’s Walkway. Jim is still around at the young age of 91 years old. He is the best person to explain his track! Jim’s Walkway changes into the Fladgate Nature Trail – the home of kiwis at night. Reaching the top of the track we will walk to Pukematu, a gated community. You will only be able to walk here as part of the Bay of Islands Walking Weekend. Enjoy 360 degree views. Yes, we are being lazy too with our catering!!! So bring a blanket, your lunch, and a tipple or two if you want! Don’t forget your drinking vessel. It’s a picnic style lunch venue. When we are ready to return to the bowling club we will shuttle you back to town. Or you could walk back to Russell a different way. Our guides will explain. Sunday 12th Assemble time: 9.30 am Return to HQ: 3.30 pm Name of Walk -Sunday Meander and Picnic via Lovers’ Leap *NEW* Duration 3 hours walking, up to 3 hours lazing Distance Less than 3 km Grade – medium to hard Cost $ 20.00 Maximum number 20

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

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