PRIDE HĪKOI IN THE WAITĀKERE RANGES
What To Expect
Join us for a very special collaborative Pride Month hīkoi with Radiqal Movement, the Charlotte Museum Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa, and the Arataki Visitor Centre. Welcoming all LGBTQIA+ and takatāpui folk, this event combines movement, connection, and Te Taiao for a wholesome Saturday outing you won’t want to miss. We’ll begin at the Arataki Visitor Centre, where we’ll take time to explore an exhibition curated by the Charlotte Museum Te Whare Takatāpui-Wāhine o Aotearoa, celebrating queer stories and history. From there, we’ll enjoy a relaxed 45-minute round-trip walk to the normally inaccessible Jacobson’s Depot, which requires strict Watercare permission to enter. Along the way, we’ll get a rare glimpse of the Rainforest Express miniature railway and an abandoned tourist train that’s been left to rust for over a decade. After the walk, we’ll regroup back at the Visitor centre to share some kai and refreshments, creating space to connect with fellow attendees and celebrate our wonderful community during Pride month. Details: Date: Saturday, 21st February 2026 Location: Meet at the Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere 0604 Time: Meet at 9:45AM, for a sharp 10AM start. Difficulty: Estimated walking time 45 minutes, 2 KM round trip What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, sun-protection (sun-block, hats etc), any additional food you’d like to bring, any required medication (inhaler etc), an adventurous community spirit.
Booking terms & conditions
Radiqal Movement’s free community events are designed to foster connection, joyful movement, and hauora. Our aim is to ensure everyone can participate safely, feel included, and that our volunteers are supported. By making a booking, you acknowledge you have read and understood our Radiqal Rules - https://www.radiqalmovement.com/rules . If you are new to exercise, have any medical conditions or injuries, please ensure you have gained your healthcare provider’s clearance before attending. Although all due care is taken, you are participating at your own risk and must listen to your body at all times. Exercise to how you are feeling on the day and to where you’re at within your own current level of fitness. We encourage you to have something to drink and/or eat prior to and after the session. If you feel unwell or experience any unusual pain or discomfort, please stop immediately and seek assistance. If you register for a community activity and can no longer attend, please cancel your spot as soon as possible via your 'My Booking Page' or by emailing rm@radiqalmovement.com. This helps us manage group size, keep waitlists moving, and plan safely for all participants. If you’re running late, we totally understand - please do your best to let us know. For events with start times, we may begin without late arrivals to ensure the group’s safety and flow. Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may affect your ability to register for future activities. Photos may be taken during events. Let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or posted. Please do not share photos/videos without permission; commercial use requires written consent. For any issues or concerns, contact rm@radiqalmovement.com We stand proudly in: 🌈 Trans rights are human rights 🤝 Toitū te Tiriti ⚖️ Anti-racism, fat liberation, and the prioritisation of accessibility 🛹 All bodies, all abilities, and all fitness levels are proudly and actively welcomed - and catered to - here
Contact Details
rm@radiqalmovement.com