Te Ara Hura 2024 – Ticket release date

We’ve listened to your feedback, and one of the key changes we’re making this year, is to allow you more time to book and plan ahead, providing everyone with the best opportunity to join us on the legendary Te Ara Hura 5-day guided walk around Waiheke Island.

We are thrilled to be able to offer 6 months advance notice for you to purchase tickets and give you much needed certainty, allowing you time to book annual leave, organise flights and sort out your accommodation😍.

Tickets will be available to book on our website from:

** SATURDAY 11th MAY 2024 (9am)**

Please book early to avoid disappointment

Te Ara Hura – What you can expect

Our much sought after, fully guided Te Ara Hura walk (meaning ‘the path of discovery’) will take place from the 12th to the 16th of November 2024

These iconic tracks promise breathtaking views and memorable experiences that will have you itching to explore every corner of Waiheke Island.  For just 5-days you’ll get the opportunity to walk together in some of the most amazing and spectacular scenery Waiheke has to offer including private land access

Here is what we offer:

• Fully guided 5-day walk, over areas of privately owned land, not normally accessible at any other time
• Sumptuous wine tasting and platters at our amazing Major Sponsors – Postage Stamp😍!
• Transportation when the route is remote
• Drinks and nibbles along the way
• A great opportunity to make make local and global friends on a truly unforgettable experience

Price:  $345 (incl gst) per person

💚LOVE WHAT WE DO?💚

Ever thought of becoming a Patron?

We understand that our philanthropic dedication to the greater good goes beyond mere benefits – it’s a shared passion for making a positive impact.

We also appreciate you don’t have a wish list in return, however, our aim is to provide our Patrons with fun events, while fostering the connection we all share as lovers of walking and Waiheke and enjoy meeting with other like minded people who feel passionate about what we do.

Our Patrons receive:

• General acknowledgement of support as a Patron at all Festival Events, Walk Waiheke and Waiheke Walking Festival websites.

• Priority ‘early bird’ booking for 16 walks spots in total for the 2025 Walking Festival. E.g. 4  separate walks for up to 4 people or any other combination of walks and walkers. (Note:  Friends receive 10 walk spots, and the general public can book 6 spots.)

• Invitation to the “Patrons only” walk and the Festival wrap up Party.

• Invitation to Patrons’ events throughout the year including special walks, gatherings and fundraising events, including the 2024 Autumn and Winter Walking Series, held on the last Sunday of each month.

Become a Patron of the Waiheke Walking Trust for the 2024/25 financial year with a donation of just $1,000.  Your donation will include an automatic ‘Friend of the Festival’ membership valued at $150, plus you will receive a receipt as a tax deductible charitable donation.

Don’t miss our next AUTUMN Series 2 Walk:

28 April Sunday Autumn Walking – 9am, meet at Rocky Bay Cafe (2 Glen Brook Rd, Rocky Bay).

We’d love you to join us to find out more or contact Sarah Kember at info@waihekewalkingfestival.org

We are proudly Kauri Dieback free on Waiheke Island, and the Waiheke Walking Festival is committed to keeping it that way.  Always brush and disinfect your shoes on arrival at the Kauri Dieback station at the Matiatia ferry terminal.

All walkers will also do the same at the start and end of each walk.