80mins north of Auckland and 45mins south of Whangarei on the east coast. Plenty of accommodation in the township so come for a weekend of fun, friendship good food and laughter.

Wrap Up for 2013

Another memorable weekend is over. It was a weekend of laughter, conviviality and darn right pleasure for all associated with the event. One could say it was the best event in the fourteen years. Do we say that every year? Gordon Hosking opened the event this year mentioning that with the proliferation of Walking Festivals round the country Mangawhai is the longest running. We had 530 people doing 1200 walks.

Expectations were fulfilled and we have the eighty guides to thank for that.
The 530 people happily scrubbed their boots and stamped on the disinfectant laden pads to help control kauri die-back. Clean in – clean out, so boots were sprayed exiting the bush.

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In praise of the guides

The 14th year is now over. 4th – 7th April. For me it was the best year yet. 530 people enrolled in 1200 walks

The weather was great as usual. A light drizzle on the Troubadour and at the Food and Wine. Saturday began very cold but the sun soon came out and was very hot. Although Thursday began in drizzle but it was over by 10am and everyone turned up. Then Sunday was magnificent.

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