Walk 6 - Omata Estate Vineyard from Russell 10km

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October - Afternoon wine tasting, and delicious wood-fired homemade pizza!

Omata Estate is a boutique vineyard situated in a stunning location on a sheltered hilltop with wonderful views across the vines to the bay. Their lovely wooden restaurant, brick paths, terraced and sunny garden are reminiscent of an old French vineyard, which creates a perfect atmosphere to sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine with delicious wood-fired pizza.

It is a lovely 10km walk - through Russell township, across mangrove boardwalks, through native bush and has coastal views.

Includes wine tasting and beautiful food, and each wine tasting goes through 5 different varietals of wine all grown on the property.

Catching a minibus back to HQ at the end of it all.

Friday 9th October

Assemble HQ: 12.30pm Arrive: at about 4.00pm pm at Omata Vineyard for wood-fired homemade pizza and wine tasting. Depart from Omata: 6pm (takes approx. 15 mins) Distance: 10 km /3 Hours walking Grade: Medium to hard. A couple of steep hills Maximum Walkers: 18 Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus Cost: $75 includes guided walk, wood fired pizza, wine tasting (18+ only) and transport back

Saturday 10th October Assemble HQ: 8.30am Arrive: about 12pm for pizza and wine tasting. Depart: From Omata 2:45pm (takes approx. 15 minutes) Duration: 3 Hours walking Distance: 10 kms Grade: Medium to hard. A couple of steep hills Maximum Walkers: 18 Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus Cost: Adult $75 includes guided walk, wood fired pizza, wine tasting (18+ only) and transport back

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.