20th anniversary Walking Weekend website now open

 

The 2019 Mangawhai Walking Weekend will be the 20th anniversary of the popular annual event, and organisers believe this will be the best yet, expecting a big turnout to help celebrate. 

The 20th Mangawhai Walking Weekend, March 28-31 2019, promises to be a winner with fun new walks, new entertainers on the Troubadour Trail and special favourites returning for the Food & Wine Festival. 

The weekend is shaping up to be good fun all round, beginning Thursday March 28 with a strenuous day-long tramp exploring the outstanding Northland forest which provides the green backdrop to Mangawhai. A recent botanical survey has revealed over 140 native species in the forest, many now sadly rare in Northland. For anyone interested in botany this, or one of several other bush-based walks, is a must. 

The weekend closes with a celebration lunch on Sunday March 31. All told there are more than 30 events to select from, with walks graded from 1 (easy) to 4. Participants can also select from several water-based activities and, of course, there is great food and entertainment aplenty.

So come along and enjoy Magical Mangawhai hospitality with beautiful walks, great adventures, knowledgeable guides and of course a memorable weekend. Thanks to all of our 100 plus Mangawhai volunteers and property owners who open their gates to walkers. 

 Find a full description of all walks and other events at mangawhaiwalking.co.nz. Plenty of time to organise family and friends for another great weekend at Mangawhai.

Walkers always enjoy the bush and surroundings on the Tanekaha Falls Track. – PHOTO/Supplied