Hereweka Hike 2018 Report

Dunedin is famous for having warm and settled weather in March and Sunday the 11th was a beautiful example of that fame. Bright sun and no breeze welcomed over 300 keen Hereweka hikers of all ages for the 6.45 km walk across this unique part of the Otago Peninsula. The Trust were delighted with the turn out and it was great to see so many families take on the challenge of the course. The added bonus of a sausage sizzle at Larnach Farm that was put on generously by the Breeze Radio Station was a welcome stop and chance to rest before the last downhill section of the walk. A special thanks to Jane Ashman for help with parking, Keep Dunedin Beautiful for the chocolate and the Trust Committee for your hard work and support. Overall, this was a great event and it was very pleasing to have such a great turn-out. The Trust looks forward to having everyone back again next year. (Click on the pictures to view full size)

 

Hereweka Hike 2018

The Hereweka Hike is a self guided marked hike around the Harbour Cone property featuring interpretative signs that tell you the history and values of this interesting and beautiful area. You will be able to visit and learn more about;

  • Some of the historic farmsteads
  • Climb the summit of Harbour Cone (optional)
  • Visit Larnachs Farm
  • Enjoy the amazing views
  • Visit the restoration work at Smiths Creek
  • Explore a part of the Peninsula you may have never seen

This is a free event is for those walkers with a moderate level of fitness who want to take their time and enjoy the area in their own time. It’s perfect for getting your kids out in the great outdoors to blow off that back to school steam! You will need to bring good walking shoes, suitable clothes for the conditions, plenty of water, your lunch, and your camera. Because this is a working farm please leave your dog at home. (Sorry Rover!).

Walkers can register on the day (11th March 2018) and begin from the Bacon St entrance at 10.00 -11.30. This event is free and walkers will receive a guide to area before they begin. Parking will be available in the paddock adjacent to the start and at Turnbulls Bay Quarry.

The embedded map below are interactive and can be enlarged and zoomed out for a better view of the route and the points of interest.