Greetings Everyone - On Sunday we are going to kayak from Snells Beach - Dawson Road to Warkworth.

The river was the main link between the town of Warkworth and the rest of New Zealand. The historic Cement Works opened in 1884 beside the river and many scows and steamers used it to export the cement. The cement works was closed down some years ago and the ruins remain on the banks of the river behind what has become a marina.

Distance: Approx 2 hours paddling.
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
Cost: $65 to hire a kayak with training. Plus $20 for car poolers

Book with Auckland Kayaks here:
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Toilets: At the finish.
After Hike: Bridgehouse Lodge - 16 Elizabeth Street - Optional
High Tide: 12:26 - 3.2 meter tide.

● First Timers & Regulars:
Welcome First Timers to Hiking Aotearoa, we look forward to meeting you.

● PLEASE: No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● Important Notes:
Please wear a mask when doing the car shuttles. There are only 22 hire kayak places - If you leave payment too late you may be disappointed.

People with their own canoe - please go to Dawson Road direct, offload your kayak and then drive to the Warkworth Wharf for a car shuttle back to the start. Ruth will assist.

Drivers NOT coming to New World MUST meet at the Warkworth Wharf for a car shuttle back to the start. Ruth will assist. The time to arrive is NO later than 09:30 - wait for Ruth.

You may get muddy/wet feet at the start launching/exiting the kayak.
You may bring your own Kayak.

Remember to book your kayak early, otherwise you may miss out.

● Read everything before your RSVP:
Read the Auckland Sea Kayak Cancellation Policy - basically if Auckland Sea Kayaks cancel you get a full refund - if you arrive late/sick etc. there is no refund.

● The Best Photo:
The best photo of the day will posted on our Instagram Account @hikingaotearoa - Check it out and follow us.

● Health and Safety Information:
All Hiking Aotearoa 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.

● Meeting Places:
New World - Victoria Park - Scotland Street
Drivers without Kayaks NOT coming to New World - Meet Warkworth Wharf.
Dawson Road - Snells Beach - End of the Road
Bridgehouse Lodge - Elizabeth Street - Optional

● Carpooling:
For those requiring a ride come to New World Victoria Park - Scotland Street and carpooling will be organised. Just come, don't put comments in the conversation section.

● Time Guideline:

• 08:45 - People with a Kayak to arrive at Dawson Road - unload and drive to Warkworth Wharf.
• 09:30 - Direct Drivers arrive at the Warkworth Wharf and wait for Ruth.
• 08:30 - Car Poolers arrive at New World Victoria Park. Scotland St.
• 08:45 - We leave - New World.
• 10:00 - Everyone arrives for the Safety briefing at Dawson Road.
• 10:30 - Paddle up the river
• 12:26 - High Tide - Arrive Warkworth Wharf (approx)
• 12:30 - Organise car pickup's from Dawson Road.
• 13:00 - All arrive The Bridgehouse Lodge - (approx)
• 14:00 - Leave The Bridgehouse Lodge.
• 15:00 - Arrive back at the CBD

● Bring:

• Some light snacks
• Change of clothes
• Water bottle
• Footwear you are happy to get wet/muddy
• Clothes you are happy to wet (wool/poly prop) or wet suit.
• Sun and emergency rain protection

Auckland Sea Kayaks will Provide:
They give you all the specialist paddling gear including buoyancy aid, spray skirt, spray jacket, and a dry bag for your camera / extra kit.

● Notes:

• Follow the instructions at ALL TIMES of your team leader(s).
• Auckland Sea Kayaks will NOT be kayaking with us - this is an unguided event. We must ALL look after each other.

● Driving Map:
https://goo.gl/maps/WSFak9gJYPT2pGpM6

● RSVP:
Remember to book your kayak early, otherwise you may miss out.
Please answer the RSVP question on where we will meet you.

See you on Sunday - Chris and Ruth