Moirs Hill Explore
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Greetings Everyone - Join us on Sunday to Moirs Hill along the Te Araroa Walkway. We look to climb the hill and a little bit of exploring other tracks.
🟡 Some words to Inspire you:
Walking from Matthew Road up to Moirs Hill is a rewarding out-and-back adventure. The track rises steadily through farmland edges before plunging into native bush, where the air is filled with birdsong and the scent of damp earth. The climb is gradual but satisfying, with glimpses of ridgelines and valleys opening up as you gain height.
At the summit, Moirs Hill offers a sense of remoteness and quiet, a place to pause and take in the wide sweep of Northland’s landscape.
After enjoying the views, the return journey retraces the same path, giving a fresh perspective on the terrain as you descend. Back at Matthew Road, boots are dusted off and the group drives into Warkworth.
The destination is the Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant, a fine old establishment with character in every corner. Here, the day’s effort is celebrated with a cold drink, hearty food, and the warmth of shared stories—a fitting end to a classic Northland walk.
🟡 Post-Hike Gathering (Optional):
After our adventure, you're welcome to join us for some well-deserved relaxation and camaraderie at Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant.
Duration: About 3-4 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 8 - 10 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 to 2.75 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
Toilets: Warkworth Community Transport Hub
🟡 Carpooling:
Carpooling will be arranged for everyone meeting at Freeman's Bay. Best efforts, no guarantees.
Just ANSWER the RSVP question.
Cost for Car Poolers: $15 - Please pay the driver cash at Freemans Bay, otherwise you may not be able to come.
🟡 Meeting Places:
Auckland Global Trekkers - 100 Wellington Street
Warkworth Community Transport Hub - Toilets
80 Matthew Road
Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant, 16 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth
🟡 Time Guideline:
08:45 - A good time to arrive at AGT 100 Wellington Road
09:00 - Car Pooling will be organised and leave.
09:20 - Everyone arrives at 80 Matthew Road
10:25 - Introductions and Hike starts.
15:00 - Hike finishes (Approx).
15:15 - 16:15 - The Bridge Lodge - (Optional)
17:15 - Arrive back at Freemans Bay (approx)
🟡 Maps and More Information:
Driving directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eymfe5TvxqHwVhyq9
https://www.teararoa.org.nz/trail-notes-old/auckland-trail-notes/
🟡 First Timers & Regulars:
We extend a warm welcome to newcomers and kindly request a $5 donation from all hikers to support our website and enhance the safety of our group.
You can pay cash on the day or directly to our bank account 12-3430-0791504-00 - many thanks.
🟡 PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.
🟡 Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the day to have a chance to be featured on our Instagram & Facebook Accounts.
🟡 Important Notes:
Take care when crossing the roads, look before crossing. It is highly likely you will get muddy feet.
Park your car with care on Matthew Road - leave room for trucks to get past.
🟡 Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised.
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.
🟡 How the Grading Works:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iZoaM7SFaQcuyBF-AecNY8YBZeUpdxIvUmqpPfv1wo/edit?usp=drivesdk
🟡 Preparation is the key to having a good day:
Check the weather
Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?
Do you know where the meeting places are?
🟡 What to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Comfortable shoes suitable for a variety of terrains.
Sun protection and emergency rain gear.
Personal first-aid items
🟡 Walk Description & Directions:
Follow Matthew Road for 1 km. Running off the end of Matthew Road is a forestry road to bring you up to the summit of Moirs Hill. As the forestry track runs onto Moirs Hill Road, continue straight ahead past DOC’s Waihunga Track and the radio transmission tower shortly after. Take care along Moirs Hill Road as forestry trucks may be working and the winding road limits visibility. Do not walk this road with headphones on.
A gate and Private Property sign block vehicle access to the forestry road at the end of Matthew Road. Te Araroa walkers are welcome to squeeze around the gatepost on the left end of the gate and continue up the hill, following the forestry road.
We then return the same way.
🟡 Additional Notes:
Safety and togetherness are our priorities. We will make stops at all track junctions to ensure the group stays together.
Punctuality is key, and we will depart on time, so please be prompt.
We can't wait to go trekking with you on Sunday - Jodi, Chris and the Team.
www.aucklandglobaltrekkers.co.nz
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Moirs Hill Explore
Location only visible to confirmed attendees
Hosts
About
Greetings Everyone - Join us on Sunday to Moirs Hill along the Te Araroa Walkway. We look to climb the hill and a little bit of exploring other tracks.
🟡 Some words to Inspire you:
Walking from Matthew Road up to Moirs Hill is a rewarding out-and-back adventure. The track rises steadily through farmland edges before plunging into native bush, where the air is filled with birdsong and the scent of damp earth. The climb is gradual but satisfying, with glimpses of ridgelines and valleys opening up as you gain height.
At the summit, Moirs Hill offers a sense of remoteness and quiet, a place to pause and take in the wide sweep of Northland’s landscape.
After enjoying the views, the return journey retraces the same path, giving a fresh perspective on the terrain as you descend. Back at Matthew Road, boots are dusted off and the group drives into Warkworth.
The destination is the Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant, a fine old establishment with character in every corner. Here, the day’s effort is celebrated with a cold drink, hearty food, and the warmth of shared stories—a fitting end to a classic Northland walk.
🟡 Post-Hike Gathering (Optional):
After our adventure, you're welcome to join us for some well-deserved relaxation and camaraderie at Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant.
Duration: About 3-4 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 8 - 10 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 to 2.75 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
Toilets: Warkworth Community Transport Hub
🟡 Carpooling:
Carpooling will be arranged for everyone meeting at Freeman's Bay. Best efforts, no guarantees.
Just ANSWER the RSVP question.
Cost for Car Poolers: $15 - Please pay the driver cash at Freemans Bay, otherwise you may not be able to come.
🟡 Meeting Places:
Auckland Global Trekkers - 100 Wellington Street
Warkworth Community Transport Hub - Toilets
80 Matthew Road
Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant, 16 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth
🟡 Time Guideline:
08:45 - A good time to arrive at AGT 100 Wellington Road
09:00 - Car Pooling will be organised and leave.
09:20 - Everyone arrives at 80 Matthew Road
10:25 - Introductions and Hike starts.
15:00 - Hike finishes (Approx).
15:15 - 16:15 - The Bridge Lodge - (Optional)
17:15 - Arrive back at Freemans Bay (approx)
🟡 Maps and More Information:
Driving directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eymfe5TvxqHwVhyq9
https://www.teararoa.org.nz/trail-notes-old/auckland-trail-notes/
🟡 First Timers & Regulars:
We extend a warm welcome to newcomers and kindly request a $5 donation from all hikers to support our website and enhance the safety of our group.
You can pay cash on the day or directly to our bank account 12-3430-0791504-00 - many thanks.
🟡 PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.
🟡 Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the day to have a chance to be featured on our Instagram & Facebook Accounts.
🟡 Important Notes:
Take care when crossing the roads, look before crossing. It is highly likely you will get muddy feet.
Park your car with care on Matthew Road - leave room for trucks to get past.
🟡 Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised.
Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.
🟡 How the Grading Works:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iZoaM7SFaQcuyBF-AecNY8YBZeUpdxIvUmqpPfv1wo/edit?usp=drivesdk
🟡 Preparation is the key to having a good day:
Check the weather
Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?
Do you know where the meeting places are?
🟡 What to Bring:
Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Comfortable shoes suitable for a variety of terrains.
Sun protection and emergency rain gear.
Personal first-aid items
🟡 Walk Description & Directions:
Follow Matthew Road for 1 km. Running off the end of Matthew Road is a forestry road to bring you up to the summit of Moirs Hill. As the forestry track runs onto Moirs Hill Road, continue straight ahead past DOC’s Waihunga Track and the radio transmission tower shortly after. Take care along Moirs Hill Road as forestry trucks may be working and the winding road limits visibility. Do not walk this road with headphones on.
A gate and Private Property sign block vehicle access to the forestry road at the end of Matthew Road. Te Araroa walkers are welcome to squeeze around the gatepost on the left end of the gate and continue up the hill, following the forestry road.
We then return the same way.
🟡 Additional Notes:
Safety and togetherness are our priorities. We will make stops at all track junctions to ensure the group stays together.
Punctuality is key, and we will depart on time, so please be prompt.
We can't wait to go trekking with you on Sunday - Jodi, Chris and the Team.
www.aucklandglobaltrekkers.co.nz
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