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Guided Day Walk

 
Lakes Coastal to Maunganui Bluff

Endless Beach from the top of Maunganu Bluff

Kai Iwi Lakes to Maunganui Bluff

Length: 12 Kms.

This guided walk is around the Kai Iwi lakes, down to the longest beach in New Zealand, and then to the famed Maunganui Bluff.

A climb/scramble to the top of the 460m high Maunganui Bluff for an amazing view along the "Endless Beach", lunch and a rest and then back the same way for a leisurely swim in the Kai Iwi Lakes.

You are transported to and from Kai Iwi Lakes from your accomodation at Kaihu Farm.

What to bring.
Plenty of film or batteries for the camera. Good walking shoes. Warm clothes and rain protection. Swimming togs, sunblock and towel.

Fitness level.
The walk will take nearly a full day (5 - 6 hours) dependent upon the weather. There is little shelter on this walk, except at the lakes.

You will be supplied with a lightweight pack and overnight safety equipment (Including rations) just in case we get caught out. Approx weight is 3 Kgs with plenty of room for food and your own stuff.

In addition your guide will carry GPS, ELB and a mobile phone for emergencies.

You will be transported to and from the Lakes to Bluff walk from your accomodation at Kaihu Farm.

Cost: NZ$495.00 per person

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This includes 2 nights accomodation, all meals, transport to and from the walk, a local guide and a souvenir package.

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