Tauranga Branch Forest & Bird Walks Programme

Tauranga Branch Forest & Bird – Walks Programme.

In view of the low response (12 responses) to the recent questionnaire to Branch members regarding their interest in participating in our walks we have decided to reduce the number of walks to One Thursday walk each month. This will take place on the third Thursday of each month at the earlier starting time of meet at 9.00 am – depart at 9.15 am..

BRING: Stout walking shoes or preferably boots, lunch, drinks, personal medication, warm clothing and wet weather gear. The dollar amount shows the recommended donation to car drivers’ transport costs. Phone the leader if planning to participate; alternative meeting places; and to check on alterations due to weather etc.

October 18 th : Otawa Trig – from Upper Papamoa Road – Meet at Countdown Cameron Road (not Bethlehem) Grade medium; bush walk – views to Tauranga City $ 8 Leader Eddie 576 1849

November 21st: Waikato River Trails; Horahora to Arapuni – meet at Countdown Bethlehem, 9.00 am. . Grade medium $15 Leader: David & Bethley 544 0743

December 19 th : Maketu / Little Waihi – meet at Countdown Cameron Road (not Bethlehem), 9.00 am. Grade easy. $8 Leader: Rita Ph. 576 8113

January 17th: Leyland O’Brien Tramway; bush walk - meet at Countdown Bethlehem, 9.00 am. Grade medium. Bush walk. $6 Leader: Doug & Eris 579 3620

February 21st: Woodlands Road – meet at Countdown Bethlehem 9.00 am. Grade medium. $ 8 Leader: Carole Ph. 576 5698

March 21st: Mt Ngongotata –Meet at Countdown Cameron Road (not Cameron Road), 9.00 am. Grade midium / hard. $15 Leader Cheryl 576 2689

April 18th; Aongatete long loop. Meet at Countdown Bethlehem, 9.00 am. Grade medium $6 Leader: Doug / Eris Ph. 579 3620

Guidelines for safe walking on Forest and Bird Outings:  We are a conservation focused group rather then trampers. We stop frequently to observe.  Walking groups need to keep together. Do not drop behind or go on by yourself – (notify the leader of essential stops).  Walkers who cannot keep within sight and sound of the leader need to make special provision for their own safety. Slow walkers should arrange beforehand to have a companion who is fit, capable and independent, and carries a cell-phone, whistle and first-aid kit.  All walkers should have in their pack a whistle and personal medication.  Take careful heed of the “grade” of walks indicated in the programme.