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Celebrate summer in
Wairarapa by getting active with DOC
Summer means
beaches, walking, riding your bike – getting out and enjoying the
warmer weather. All of the above are on offer during the Department
of Conservation’s summer holiday programme which runs during
February and March.
It kicks off on Sunday 14 February with a guided walk in the Tararua
Forest Park with DOC ranger Chris Peterson. Starting at
Kiriwhakapapa, it takes in old tram track pathways through the
forest to the Mikimiki Road end.
“It’ll be a great walk for family groups wanting to explore the
park,” says Chris.
On Saturday 20 February, experienced mountain bikers will
participate in a strenuous ride in the Aorangi Forest Park. Starting
at Te Kopi on the south coast, riders will climb to a high point of
about 700m for lunch and a rest before the return descent.
DOC ranger Craig Harrison, who will lead the group, is looking
forward to an adventurous day with the “reward” of spectacular views
at the top.
Activities conclude during Seaweek, 7th – 14th March, with an art
competition for children, a Castlepoint Schools’ day and a beach
clean-up at Palliser Bay on offer.
DOC ranger Sandra Burles is looking forward to showing off some of
Wairarapa’s secrets.
“This year we decided to venture into areas that people may not be
familiar with to show off our public land, and have recruited guides
with an interest in these awesome places to help bring them alive”
says Sandra.
DOC Summer Programme of Events:
14 February 1pm Kiriwhakapapa – Mikimiki guided walk, Tararua Forest
Park
Bus transport provided and walk to vehicles $5 per adult (children
free!)
Please contact Sandra Burles for booking (sburles@doc.govt.nz) or
ring 06 377 0700
20 February 9am Aorangi mountain bike ride – experience required
Strenuous 30km ride from Te Kopi. For meeting point and details;
Please contact Sandra Burles for booking (sburles@doc.govt.nz) or
ring 06 377 0700
Seaweek Programme of Events:
Seaweek Children’s Art Competition – ‘Fish for the Future’
Entries close 1 March
Competition details and entry forms from DOC, Wairarapa Area Office,
220 South Road, Masterton
Ph 06 377 0700
On display at Aratoi 5-14 March, Greytown Library 15 March – 27
March, Pukaha Mount Bruce 29 March -12 April
10 March 10am Castlepoint
An interactive learning day for participating Wairarapa schools
14 March 10am Palliser Bay
Corner Creek beach clean-up – Meet at Corner Creek campground, Ocean
Beach Road
BBQ to follow
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