July 30, 2011 11:00 AM. 14 attended.
Walk at Otaki Forks
There are a number of easy short walks around the forks.
The Arcus Loop commemorates the Arcus family who farmed the Otaki Forks locality from the 1930's. The walk begins on Boielle Flat and crosses the Waiotauru River footbridge, then works its way across the river terraces and gullies as it climbs to join the Field Track, taking 50 min return. There are good views of the campground and river.
The Fenceline Loop is a 1.5 - 2 hr return trip that passes through regenerating forest above the campground and gives some good views of the Waiotauru Valley.
The Waiotauru Walk is an easy 40 min return walk from the Waiotauru carpark up-valley to the site and relics of Seed and O'Brien's sawmill.
There are also a number of short tracks that descend from Otaki Gorge Road into the gorge, giving access for picnicking, swimming, fishing and watersports:
- Just below the Waiohanga Bridge there is a vehicle track that leads down to a swimming hole.
- Just above the Waiohanga Bridge the Bridgeview Track leads down to the river.
- Just above Pukehinau Stream the PEP (Programme Employment Project) Track leads down to the river.
- Past Shields Flat a vehicle track leads down to the river and a private bridge.
- There are other tracks leading down to the river: past the big slip and just below the Otaki Forks.
Getting there
Otaki Forks is 19 km inland from Otaki township - approx. 1½ hr drive from Wellington or Palmerston North. The easiest turn-off from State Highway 1 is at Otaki Gorge Road, just south of the State Highway 1 bridge over the Otaki River. The last 5 km of the Otaki Gorge Road is unsealed, narrow and windy - please drive carefully.
Please leave a message if you can offer a lift there, or need a lift!
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Anna Gamlin
I will drive so can offer 3 spots in my car. Will ask for a small koha for petrol, but won't be too much!
Posted June 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM -
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Roy Hoogmoed
Sounds really great! But need a lift though. Anna or Matt, do you still have 2 spots available in your car? @Tim, let me know if I can help with something.
Posted June 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM -
Anna Gamlin
Hi Roy- I live in Mt Vic and can pick up from around there, city or on the way if this suits you.
Posted June 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM -
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Michael Harvey
oh hell, I am organising eh, well Matt H or Anna, anymore spaces floating around in cars?
Posted June 28, 2011 at 4:23 PM -
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robyn g
i could do with a ride too. from wellington. this will b fun :o)
Posted June 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM -
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aka Joe
Well, its still a month to go where a lot of things can happen...but does anyone have a small spare seat for me , please? Would be really great, actually :)
Posted June 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM -
Virginia
Hey guys.....I'm taking my car....live in J'ville but can swing into a central spot in the city to pick you up...maybe the train station? Let me know :)
Posted June 29, 2011 at 12:48 PM -
Matt H
Robyn, Letizia, Joe or anyone else needing a ride--I can fit 3 riders in my car, so if you'd like to ride with me, please let me know via this forum, email or phone (0211774677) cheers... M
Posted June 29, 2011 at 1:36 PM -
robyn g
thanks matt h for the offer of a ride - yes that will be great.
also thanks to virginia for the offer but out of your way.Posted June 29, 2011 at 1:41 PM -
Letizia
I will take Matt's offer, thank you Virginia. Thank you Matt too.
Posted June 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM -
aka Joe
Hi Matt, thanks for your offer, appreciate and will take it! Lets get back on this to decide where and when to catch up, when its getting closer to the date. Right?
Posted June 29, 2011 at 9:08 PM -
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A former member
Hi All: I finally made it to the Yes list! I potentially have 4 spaces in my car but will decide more close to the date if I will be taking my car or hitching a ride.
Posted July 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM -
Dolly Villacorte
Hi Raj! If you decide to take your car I need a space. Seems like lifts are always in demand. Sharing petrol costs should be made compulsory!
Posted July 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM -
A former member
Hi Dolly, You will have your space. Since Otaki is 75 Kms, I will be asking for $15/person to cover the cost of fuel. The money gets the passenger to and from the destination, reasonable pick ups within city or on the way, music and awesome conversations!! :-)..
Update: 3 spaces left in my car @ $15/person
Posted July 5, 2011 at 11:21 AM | 1 like -
Virginia
Hey guys, I'll drive into town and grab some people seeing as there is a demand for seats....no skin off my nose :) Just lemme know.....Beth, Sam.....
Posted July 5, 2011 at 11:35 AM -
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Janneke
Sorry I haven't been following the posts closely enough.. I'll be driving from Island Bay so happy to help out with lifts also =)
Posted July 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM -
Virginia
Hey Mark, if Janneke has given you a lift all good, otherwise let me know
Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:21 AM -
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Beth
oh wait...am in Northland temporarily...which direction are you coming from Raj?
Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM -
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A former member
@Beth: I am comming from Wellington City, but can swing by ur area if u want.
Posted July 15, 2011 at 12:47 AM -
Virginia
Lol, this is getting too confusing.....if people are heading out my way (up the gorge....can I grab a lift instead? lol Can race down to the J'ville shops.....
Posted July 15, 2011 at 10:58 AM -
Beth
@Raj, yes please to lift...(if you still have room)...I'm on Pembroke Rd, Northland. Sorry for late reply I was waiting to find out for sure if I had time off work!
Posted July 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM -
A former member
@ Beth: Please please txt me ur cell no: on 021-2335331. Cheers
P.S: There is a cost of $10 to cover the fuel. Let me know if ur still keen.
@Dolly: Ignore my earlier fuel cost of $15. $10 would be plenty.Posted July 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM -
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Paul Wilson
I've just grabbed a spot on this walk. I've a station wagon and can take 4 others, or if not, then I'd like to grab a spot in someone else's car. Any takers for a lift out there?
Posted July 24, 2011 at 3:41 PM -
Sam Stewart
Virgina, I haven't been keeping up with these posts and am now not sure if you can still offer me a lift. Please let me know either way. Cheers.
Posted July 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM -
Matt H
Bad news, folks. I've come down with the flu and won't be able to go to the hike. I had offered rides to Robyn, Letizia and Joe--they need rides now! Hopefully someone had room (Paul Wilson?)
Posted July 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM -
robyn g
Hi - I would like to get a lift from someone. Joe is in Germany and will not be back in time for this meetup.
Posted July 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM -
Virginia
Ok....back to taking my car....so Sam yes....and can fit another couple....maybe three in the back....my poor beep beep lol
Posted July 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM -
Fiona
I haven't been keeping an eye out either...can get into town for a ride, or is anyone coming from the Southern Suburbs?
Posted July 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM -
A former member
@ Beth: Got your txt. C u Sat.
Posted July 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM -
A former member
I have space for 2 more in my car. Cost is $10/person to cover fuel. Can pick up from with in the city or places that are on the way to Otaki.
Posted July 27, 2011 at 11:16 PM -
Virginia
Ok after all that looks like I am probably going to have to go in to work on Saturday so need to pull out.....who was going with who has gotten really confusing....I think I only ended up having Sam in my car thus far, can someone offer him a lift. Janneke thanks so much for the offer of a pick up as well, will message you just inase you don't see this.
Posted July 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM -
A former member
@Dolly: U still comming right? Can you txt me ur number. 021-2335331
Posted July 28, 2011 at 5:42 PM -
Margaret Low
@Raj: any chance of a lift? I can wait at Mana railway station right next to the paremata roundabout. I had offered others lifts but no one has got back to me
Posted July 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM -
A former member
Hi Margaret, Yes, I can give you a lift. Its $10 to cover fuel charge. Txt me on 021-2335331 if you are interested.
Posted July 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM -
Margaret Low
@Raj see you tomorrow as discussed at mana railway stn carpark about 9 am
Posted July 29, 2011 at 4:22 PM -
Michael Harvey
Think its too short notice Mark, with organizing rides etc. Looks like morning rain then sunny breaks, so should be ok when we start. Its adventure Wellington so we can handle a little water.
Posted July 29, 2011 at 4:24 PM
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Anna GamlinI liked the date scone and the friendly tabby cats at the Brown Sugar Cafe, the fine conversation with various people in both car and walk, the good weather and fine views!
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Roy HoogmoedAW Trustee, Co-OrganizerPerfect weather, beautiful scenery! Will definitely go back there
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