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TIMES ARE INDICATIVE AT THIS STAGE. We are checking to find out if the Petone wharf will be back in operation by this time - we will confirm times closer to the day.
Somes Island is pretty small, but there are plenty of tracks to explore. The main circuit around the island is 2.2km, and there are tracks across the centre of the island as well.
Go for a run, bring a picnic, and explore the old anti-aircraft gun batteries, lighthouse, quarantine station, and grave sites.
East by West Ferries depart from Queens Wharf in town. They recommend getting there 30 mins before the sailing to make sure you get a ticket. The ferries have a cafe/bar if you need to rehydrate after your run. We have checked through the ferry timetable, and found two return sailing options depending on how long you want to stay and explore.
Biosecurity
Make sure you scrub any dirt / seeds from your shoes before you go - when we arrive at the island one of the rangers will greet us and check our shoes / bags.
The plan:
11:30 Meet at the Queens Wharf ferry office (between Wagamama and Portofino). Maybe go for a coffee at Mojo.
12:00 Ferry departs Queens Wharf
12:20 Ferry arrives Somes Island. Go for a run / walk / picnic.
3:10 Return ferry depart Somes Island (arrives Queens Wharf 3:30)
There is a later return ferry option that departs Somes Island at 4:15 (arrives Queens Wharf at 4:25) if people want to stay later
Fares (Somes Island return):
Adult: $23
Student: $19
Child (3-15): $12
Family: $67
Pack run / walk from the Clubrooms at Alex Moore Park. We will have running and walking packs for all ages and abilities.
Stay for a cold drink at the clubrooms afterwards, and start getting energised by the winter season of Harriers that is almost about to start again!
Thinking of joining? Come along!
Melissa is hosting this week's run / walk in Grenada Village. This will let us explore the hills above Horokiwi, or pop across the motorway for something flatter around Glenside.
New members welcome.
Andrea is hosting us this week in Khandallah.
For those looking for altitude, there's Bell's Track and Crofton Downs options to get up to the Skyline Track. Downhill options include Trellisick Park, Ngaio Gorge, and the Bridal Track.
Thinking of joining? We will have running and walking packs for all paces and abilities.
All ages, all abilities, all motivations. Join us.
Introduction to harriers and Olympic. All welcome - particularly new members.