Taupaki Trails hosted by Waioneke School Fundraising
Description
Taupaki Trails 20th–21st February 2027
Back by popular demand - Waioneke School is delighted to host another Fundraising Trek, offering a rare opportunity to experience stunning, usually inaccessible private farmland in the Taupaki Area. You will adventure through private farmland, beautiful native bush, view waterfalls and spectacular views in Taupaki — all while supporting Waioneke School!
Event Details:
Location: Private farmland in Taupaki. Exact location will be sent before the event.
Routes: Self-guided 10km and 20km loop options.
Views: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Auckland City and out towards ??? This is a truly unique opportunity you wont want to miss!
Choose the self guided option that suites you best - ride, walk run, mountain bike or take on the full weekend adventure with your horse.
Full Weekend Camping Option
Saturday & Sunday
For those wanting the full adventure!
Ride with us on Saturday’s 20 km loop, stay overnight, then continue the adventure on Sunday’s 10 km loop. Camping space, grazing, music and Saturdays dinner and Sundays breakfast provided.
Weekend option is for horses riders only.
Saturday Option
Saddle up for our 20 km Saturday loop, travelling through beautiful farmland and bush, with waterfalls and spectacular views along the way.
Saturday is for horse riders only.
Sunday Option
Explore the beautiful Taupaki countryside on foot, by bike or on horseback.
Horse Riders: Horse riders can join us for the 10 km Sunday loop.
Walkers, Runners and Mountain Bikers: Choose either the 10 km or 20 km loop — or challenge yourself and complete both loops!
Important details for Riders: Please bring your own horse. this is a strictly walking-only pace for all horses and riders.
Important details for Runners, Walkers and Bike Riders: This is a self guided track, track distances are estimates.
Tickets and Refreshments:
Cold drinks and snacks will be available to purchase on the day. Please bring cash for these.
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Agenda
- All day
Key Timings
Saturday 20th Feb - Horse Riders Only 20km Loop Track 8:00am Gates Open 8:30am onwards: Riders Start (Staggered departures in groups at 5-10min intervals) 4:00pm Day Riders must have departed 6:00pm Dinner is served for all campers 7:00pm Dessert is served 7:30pm Music Starts 10:00pm Quiet is asked from all campers Sunday 21st Feb 7:00am Breakfast served for campers 8:00am Gates open for non-campers 8:30am Runners, Walkers and Bike Riders briefing 8:40am Runners, Walkers and Bike Riders Depart on chosen loop (10 or 20km) 8:50am onwards: Riders Start (Staggered departures in groups at 5-10min intervals)
FAQs
- Which Option Should I Choose?
Want the full weekend adventure? → Overnight Horse Trek
Want to ride on Saturday? → Saturday 20 km Horse Ride
Want to ride on Sunday? → Sunday 10 km Horse Ride
Walking, running or mountain biking? → Choose Sunday 10 km, 20 km or both!
- What food is provided with the overnight camp?
A BBQ dinner with salads and rolls will be provided on Sunday evening followed by ice cream for dessert. Monday morning breakfast will include cereals, milk, bacon and egg sandwiches. Tea coffee and milk will be provided.
- Will riders, walkers and runners be on the same track?
Saturday is the 20km loop with only riders. If your horse does not do well riding with walkers, runners or bikers then we recommend you choose to come on Saturday.
Sunday is open to walkers, runners, bikers and riders therefore there will be more people on both the tracks. Riders will only be doing the 10km loop whereas everyone else has the option of completing either or both the tracks.
- Is there an option that is less than 10km?
For walkers, runners and bikers you are more than welcome to go as far as you like on the loop and turn around if you do not want to complete the full loop.
- Will this event go ahead in bad weather?
Yes, unless the decision is made that it is too unsafe to continue this event will be on rain, hail or shine.
- Do I need my own horse?
We do not have horses available. You will need to bring your own horse to this event if you are riding.
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