Walk 8 - Elliot Bay Magic *NEW*

Discover the magic of Elliot Bay.

After a 40 minute bus ride, your guides will take you on a discovery tour of magical Elliot Bay, a surfers paradise and a place to recharge.

The beach itself has more birds than humans! Watch out for the camouflaged dotterel, Caspian terns, oyster catchers, red bill gulls, paradise ducks, fantails, kotare, welcome swallows and the elusive blue penguin!

On a good day, (when you return), your footprints will probably be the only ones in the sand.

The brand new walk takes us to some viewpoints where you can see as far as the Cavalli Islands in the north, and the Poor Knights in the south.

Bring your togs – if the tide is right, the sand and rock pools are amazing. Unless of course you want to body surf!!!

Saturday 10th October , Sunday 11th October Assemble HQ: 9.00 am Return time: 3.00 pm Distance: 5 km /2 to 3 hours Grade: Medium to Hard Maximum Walkers: 15 Category: Family friendly – Children 10 years plus Cost: $40 (includes bus and guided walk)

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.