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COROMANDEL LIFE
LATE SUMMER / EASTER 2017
GEcKO ENcOuNtEr.
Doug ashby knows all
the quirky fascinating
secrets of our native
geckos and lizards.
MOA MONstErs.
a thousand years
ago giant flightless
birds called Moa
roamed the islands.
the largest stood 2-3
metres high. see a real Moa skeleton.
busH crAFt.
Learn about survival in the
bush. how to judge the river & make a safe
crossing.
busH ruN.
Join rangers to see some of the
awesome tracks the Valley has to offer. all
abilities and ages welcome! a different route
each week, each about 30-40 min. Bring water,
running shoes, snacks and drinks.
Kids trEAsurE HuNt.
fun for the little kids.
find hidden treasures with our DOc ranger.
Make a badge with your favourite native bird.
trAp liNE.
walk a working trap line with a
DOc ranger. Learn about animal pest control
methods. Min. age 10.
NAtivE plANt & HErb prEpArAtiONs.
identify and gather native plants for medicinal
use, with a discussion on their uses. Learn how
to prepare an ointment from nature’s source.
Bring a mortar and pestle (if you have one), a
chopping board, and a small knife. cost $15.
GOld prOspEctiNG.
experienced people
from thames school of
Mines will teach you gold
panning with your very
own gold to take away.
all welcome. children to
be accompanied by an
adult. Min. 4 people.
strEAM study.
Join DOc ranger Ken
to find out what’s living below the surface
of Kauaeranga river. Bring water bottle,
sunscreen, swimwear, and lunch.
tWiliGHt WAlK.
Join us at Jasper creek to
see glow worms and other natives that come
out at night. a torch and sturdy footwear are
essential. Meet 8pm at hotoritori campground.
tcA bOOtcAMp.
work off those christmas
mince pies! Join the “Boot camp” session
on the lawn of the Visitor centre. enjoy the
beautiful natural surroundings while you work
up a sweat! hosted by tca, local fitness
professionals.
AbsEiliNG EdWArds lOOKOut.
with canyonZ. Learners to experienced.
two hours duration. $45.
picNic iN tHE FOrEst pArK.
an afternoon
of live music performed on the lawns of the
Visitor centre. Music kicks off 12pm. Bring your
picnic or enjoy delicious food from the café.
Kids face painting and treasure hunt. Bring
your tent and stay overnight in one of the 9
campgrounds.
uppEr strEAM AdvENturE.
this 5 hour trek begins on the Pinnacles
track and follows the river up the gorge.
Lunch at the
mouth of the
gorge before
heading back
to the carpark.
Bring sturdy
footwear,
swimming gear,
water bottle
and lunch.
Meet at trestle
View campsite
at the top of
Kauaeranga
Valley, the last
campsite at the
end of the road.
lEt’s tAlK KiWi.
there is more to kiwi than
meets the eye. hear our Kiwi ranger reveal
their many weird and wonderful features that
have developed over millions of years. all ages.
siNGlE trAcK sKill.
explore the hotoritori
mountain bike trails and learn how to ride on
single track (off-road) trails. Must be able to
ride 10km round trip to hotoritori. Lunch
stop for a swim! Bring bike, helmet, lunch,
water bottle.
Full dAy cANyONiNG.
canyonZ guarantees
a positively mind blowing experience. this
sleeping god canyon trip has got it all: big
abseils, jumps, slides, zip-lines, experienced
guides, beautiful views more. $324,
daily in Jan.
bAts, dActylANtHus, etc.
this talk will highlight
two of nZ’s unique
species rarely seen
– the short-tailed bat
and dactylanthus,
our only native fully
parasitic flowering
plant.
WAiNOrA WAlK.
ranger Keith has a world of knowledge of
the Valley and this is one of the best walks.
Moderate fitness required. Bring sturdy
footwear, water bottle & lunch.
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
The centre runs an event programme over the
holiday season,
6 weeks of Summer,
which includes
conservation talks and experiences, as well as
recreational activities. See
www.goo.gl/z1P6d1cAFÉ OpEN 7 dAys
‘6 Weeks
of
suMMer’
THE KAUAERANGA
VISITOR CENTRE
IN ThAMES
All EvENts ArE A GOld cOiN dONAtiON
uNlEss spEciFiEd. All prOcEEds GO
tO suppOrt KiWi rEcOvEry.