CAVALCADE 15th – 22nd February 2 0 1 4

Ranfurly, in the heart of the Plain will welcome the Cavalcade on the 22nd of February 2014. The Maniototo Plain is surrounded by the Rough Ridge, , Rock & Pillar and Mt Ida ranges that all featured in the goldfields story. Settlements of Naseby, Diggings, Hamiltons, Patearoa, Garibaldi and Serpentine all sprung up, most temporarily, to support their respective goldfields. Ranfurly, far from the gold bearing mountains and gullies developed later with the Otago Central Railway. The town was associated with the next wave of business and industry. So rather than the Victorian buildings associated with the gold-mining towns, Ranfurly’s buildings reflect another time with the Art Deco architectural style featuring strongly. To celebrate this aspect of our heritage Ranfurly has an annual Art Deco Festival with music, entertainment, an art exhibition, market stalls, vintage cars, food and fun. This year we are thrilled to be combining our Festival with the last day of the 2014 Cavalcade. We look forward to a great party where flappers and gangsters mingle with hardy pioneering folk – we welcome you to ‘DECO-CADE’!

Organised by the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust PO Box 91, Cromwell, New Zealand Cavalcade Coordinator: Terry Davis. Office - 03 445 0111 Cell - 021 2846844 e-mail [email protected] web www.cavalcade.co.nz

To register: Complete the enclosed registration form, the two declarations and return with full payment to: OGHT, PO Box 91, Cromwell. Make cheques payable to Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust or pay by direct credit to a/c 01 0695 0034150 00

‘Tussock 'N' Plain Walking Trail: St Bathans - Ranfurly

Trail Boss: Sandra Cain Phone: 03 488 1033 Email: [email protected] Duration: 4 days Meet: Tuesday 18th February Limit: 50

CODE COST CODE WALKER CAA $385 GOFER CAG LEADER CAL FIRST AID CAX

This is a 4 day trail starting at St Bathans in the beautiful Maniototo in Central Otago. We will stay in some remote woolsheds be rewarded with some awesome views from the magnificent tussock tops to the plains. We will have a great group of people and lots of fun.

Tuesday: We gather at the Hawkdun Station in the afternoon. Wednesday: We begin with a walk to the Falls Dam. We circumnavigate the dam/lake crossing the river in the process, This is a lovely area viewed as we climb over the Home Hills to our accommodation in a very remote area. This really is Graeme Sydney country. Thursday is your shortest day. We head into the tussock clad foothills from here we will experience the magic of the Maniototo Plains before heading to our accommodation in the Ida Valley Friday: We have a really great day ahead. We have a mixture of walking in the foothills and along a water race before reaching the plains that surrounds Ranfurly. We have a great woolshed and in the evening we will enjoy a night to celebrate our trail. Saturday: We have about 11 kilometres to walk into Ranfurly where we will meet up with all the trails for the parade into town. The Maniototo is such a beautiful area but you will have to join us to find out more.

A high standard of tramping fitness is required, as most days involve 6-7 hours tramping over varied terrain. Our backup team will transport your gear, but walkers will need to carry a daypack containing personal effects. Caterers will provide our meals and accommodation will be in woolsheds. A safe parking area is available for those wishing to leave their cars at Ranfurly. A bus will leave Ranfurly on Tuesday afternoon and take you to Hawkdun Station where our trail begins. So! Register, get yourself fit and come and join us, we look forward to your company.

‘45 Brew Trail’ – Walking Trail. Exploring the Oteake from Naseby

Trail Boss: Matthew Sole Ph: 03 447 3336 Email: [email protected] Duration: 4 days Meet: Tuesday 18th February. Limit: 30

CODE COST CODE WALKER SOW $447 LEADER SOL

Tuesday: Meeting in the afternoon at Larchview Holiday Park Naseby. Wednesday: Heading to Tailings Hut (DoC) Guffies Ck via Buster Diggings.7hrs. Thursday: Tramping to Ida Railway Hut (DoC) 6 hrs. Oteake Conservation Area. Friday: Walking to Home Hills Rd & bus back to Larchview Holiday Park Naseby Saturday: Drive our own vehicles to Ranfurly for the parade

Premium Caterers – Mary and her team from Alexandra Primary School

While following mostly four wheel drive tracks, good climbs and descents are involved in all three days. A good level of fitness with ability to handle climbs and descents is essential with stout supportive footwear.

As there are only small DoC huts at each nights destination (Wednesday night and Thursday night), all walkers will require their own or access to shared alpine style tents to cope in the high alpine tussock environment exposed to high wind and cold.

‘Mt Buster or Bust!’ – Walking Trail. Naseby to Dansey’s Pass via the Oteake Conservation Area

Trail Boss: Steve Clark Phone: 03 4450920 Email: [email protected] Duration: 5 days Meet: Tuesday 18th February Limit: 12

CODE COST CODE WALKER CLW $245 LEADER CLL

Tuesday: Meet in Naseby for a briefing before departing Naseby, travelling along the Mt Buster Road, then through private land to the foot of the Ida Range and on down to the Kokonga hut. Wednesday: From Kokonga hut we will climb over 800m up and over Mt Buster and down Long Spur to Phil Smith’s hut. Thursday: This will be a short day where we continue along Long Spur and down to Guffies Creek and the Tailings hut. Friday: We follow Guffies Creek upstream before climbing up to the Brown hut and the nearby gold workings. From there we continue on to Mt Kyeburn then descend to the Dansey’s Pass road by the Mt Kyeburn Track. We will be met by cars here and returned to Ann’s crib with a stop for a beer at the Dansey’s Pass Hotel. Saturday: We will drive to Ranfurly for the Grand Parade through the streets of Ranfurly.

This four day, 69km walk starts at the historic goldmining town of Naseby (2,000’ above worry level) and loops through private land and the southern portion of the Oteake Conservation Park, finishing below the Dansey’s Pass.

This trail is for fit, experienced trampers who must be capable of carrying up to 16 kg for up to 23 km per day over rough farm tracks with some steep ascents and descents. Accommodation will be in high country musterers’ huts. The trail is independent with all personal gear, food and shared gear carried by the walkers. There will be no back-up vehicle. It is self catering with walkers sharing in cooking the evening meal for the party. The evening meal on the final night will be catered.

‘Kyeburn Wanderers – Riding Trail.

Trail Boss: Jane Whitmore Phone: 03 4157776 Email: [email protected] Duration 5 days Meet: Monday 17th February Limit: 60

CODE COST CODE RIDER WHR $535 FIRST AID WHX BACKUP WHB $515 GOFER WHG WRANGLER WHW Monday: Meeting between 1pm and 5pm at the Crutchley family’s Shortlands Station, 46 McCready Road, Kyeburn. Shortlands Station will be our base for four nights with three days of loop rides and a fourth day ride towards Ring Fence Road, Ranfurly. Each day’s ride will be approximately 7hrs riding time. 8am ride out, an hour for lunch and arrive back around 4pm each day. Tuesday: We ride up onto the , east of McCready Road. We will head towards Mt Alexandra and may get up there depending on how we are chugging along. Great views expected whether or not we get to the top. Wednesday: A Kyeburn / Glenshee lowlands loop ride including rolling tussock country. Gold digging points of interest along the way. Thursday: We ride up onto Mt Ida Range and complete a loop ride taking in the White Sands then the Dansey’s Pass Hotel on the way home. Friday: We leave Shortlands Station and head towards Naseby. We will aim for lunch at Naseby then head to Mark and Melissa Inder’s property in Geddes Road, Ranfurly. Saturday: We join up with Malcolm Oakes’ trail who have over-nighted at Johnny Hore’s place and together head for the ride-in at Ranfurly. Further information: Our ride is usually one of the smaller trails with plenty of seasoned campaigners. It’s also a good ride to take on if you are new to cavalcading and/or your horse is reasonably new to trail riding. Having said that, for your horse’s sake please ensure s/he is fit and well use to their tack. It is advised to have your horse freshly shod with new shoes or shod at least within three weeks of the cavalcade. The trail is stony in places and there’s no farrier. Our caterers are very capable Middlemarch men who are fundraising for their local primary school. They run a reasonable priced bar, please support them. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Johnny Hore who provided the outline for each day’s trail and local contacts of the land we cross. Also many thanks to the Crutchley family of Shortlands Station and the Inder family, owners of the two locations where we are staying, and landowners whose properties we cross. Back up support is fine and we look forward to your company. Regards. Jane Whitmore

'BOUNDARY RIDERS' – Cloverleaf riding trail. Trail Boss: Tony Roderique Cell Phone: 027 222 2258 Meet on: Saturday 15th February Limit: 70

CODE COST CODE CODE RIDER ROR $585 TRAIL BOSS ROT GOFER ROG BACKUP ROB $550 FIRST AID ROX WRANGLER ROW

Come To Waikouaiti - The Birthplace Of Otago.

Saturday: Meet from mid- afternoon at our camp a few kms out of Waikouaiti. 4 and a 1/2 days riding. Heaps of history! Absolutely great views with bush riding, beach riding and following the old tracks where bullock carts hauled their loads. Thursday: After a half days ride we then load up vehicles and move on to Ranfurly. Friday: Ride out towards Naseby for a loop back to our camp.

Our trail requires you to bring your float, tent or camper for sleeping. Food is supplied by the Alexandra lions who do a fantastic job. All you provide is your own crockery, cutlery, cup and teatowel. Hay will be provided in paddocks. If you require hay at your float – please bring your own. There is no restriction on gear, as you shift it. You and your horse need to be fit and your horse well shod.

‘Argyle Highlanders ' - Riding Trail. Waikaia – Ranfurly

Trail Boss: Bill Butler Phone: 03 207 2787 email: [email protected] Duration 7 days Meet: Saturday 15th February Limit: 70

CODE COST CODE COST RIDER BUR $675 GOFER BUG BACKUP BUB $640 FIRST AID BUX WRANGLER/BOSS BUW VEHICLE FERRY $80

Saturday: Meet Mid Afternoon at Argyle Station Waikaia on Piano flat road, sign posted from Waikaia. Sunday: Heading to Gem Lake Run Woolshed expected time of 7-9hrs. Starting at Argyle we climb up onto the Black Umbrella Range travelling along with the Waikaia bush on our left, Whitecomb Range to our right and the Waimea plains at our backs. We cross Whitecomb Creek climbing up to visit Gem lake (1442m) then down to the Gem Lake Run woolshed. Monday: Heading to Gem Lake Homestead at Ettrick, expected time of 6-8hrs. From the Gem Lake Run Woolshed looking at the headwaters of the Pomahaka River, we travel through the run blocks of the Moa Flat area. Then under the shadow of Mount Benger we ride down to the Gem Lake Station homestead at Ettrick. Bring along your family Tartan for a Scottish Theme Fancy dress party with piping the haggis , dancing the Scottish reel and the odd spot ( kilt optional). Tuesday: Heading to Beaumont Station expected time of 5-7 hrs. From the Gem Lake Homestead we skirt along the hills to above the Millers Flat Hotel where we cross the Clutha then down the road past the Lonely graves and then ride up to Beaumont Station .We may be camping out so tents are required Wednesday: Heading to Deep Creek Hut expected time of 8-10hrs. Leaving Beaumont bright and early we ride up through the station, past the Lammerlaw tops (1050m) and Teviot swamp to Davidson Top. Lake Onslow to our left we go past Bottle Rock (974m) with home in sight, the Deep Creek Hut. This is truly an iconic spot and is a real privilege to stay there. This is our longest day but is easy riding country. Tents are required Thursday: Heading to Stonehenge expected time of 6-8hrs. From Deep Creek we ride out onto the Rough Ridge past the Serpentine Church and onto Stonehenge. Friday: Heading to Gimmerburn Hall expected time of 6-8 hrs. On leaving Stonehenge we cross the Taieri River then across the Maniototo Plain to the Gimmerburn Hall. Mostly road work today but the hall has excellent facilities for our last night together. Hall, Kitchen, Showers, cricket and rugby pitch. Saturday: Heading to Ranfurly expected time of 2.5hrs 12kms Straight into Ranfurly.

Horses need to be fit and well shod. We are riding in the high country so good warm wet weather gear is essential. Tents are required. Due to the distances our back- ups will have to travel our Camp Boss Rex Evans will not be able to ferry any vehicles. Back up drivers are welcome but must have good 4WD vehicles. Depending on conditions back up vehicles may not be able to reach our night at Deep Creek and may have to be left on track about 1km away. This is at the discretion of the camp boss.

All those that are travelling long distances are most welcome to stay at our home in Waikaka prior to the ride, to refresh their horses; I am within one hour’s drive of the start of the trail.

'Highroad from Hampden' – Riding Trail. Hampden - Ranfurly

Trail Boss: Malcolm Oakes Phone: 0211411874 Email: [email protected] Duration 7 days Meet: Saturday 15th February Limit: 70

CODE COST CODE COST RIDER MOR $700 GOFER MOG BACKUP MOB $665 FIRST AID MOX WRANGLER/BOSS M0W VEHICLE FERRY $50

Saturday: Meeting from 3pm onwards at Nicolsons Woolshed on Nicolsons Road, Hampden. Sunday: We head to Trotters Gorge and will be hosted by Ian & Wendy Ritchie. This days riding consists of rolling farm country passing over the Old Cobb & Co trail and an old settlement. We will have coastal views and expect to take about 7 hours. Monday: Today we ride to Paul Robinson’s place on Parkhill Rd, Dunback. Expected time of 8hrs minimum. Will follow an old bullock trail through bush and on to tussock country before dropping down to Paul’s place. Tuesday: A big days ride to Mt Stalker, Herbert staying with Hamish Paterson. Expected time of 8hrs. Big climbs, crossing the head of the Waianakarua River. Wednesday: Today is a rest day. We may have helicopter rides depending on the interest and the weather. We have arranged a band to play for us at night so bring your dancing shoes. Thursday: Heading to Syndicate woolshed hosted by Grant & Sandra Geddes. Expected time of 8hrs. We will be in reasonably high tussock country with big views of Central and the East coast. Friday: We ride to Johnny Hore’s property. Expected time of 7 hrs. We will cross through Kyeburn and rolling farmland . Saturday: Off to the parade at Ranfurly and the Host Town events. We expect this ride to take 3 hrs.

‘ Vets Station to Station’ Riding Trail Beaumont - Ranfurly Trail Boss: Dave McAtamney Phone: 03 444 9196 Email: [email protected] Duration: 5 days Meet on: Monday 17th February Limit: 50

CODE COST CODE COST RIDER MCR $565 BACKUP MCB $545 WRANGLER/BOSS MCW GOFER MCG FIRST AID MCX VEHICLE FERRY $70

Monday: Meet from mid- afternoon at Beaumont Station, Millers Flat. Tuesday: Riding to Rocklands Station. 7hrs. Over the high country of the Lammerlaw and Lammermoor ranges. Wednesday: Riding to Brent Mckenzies property along the foothills of the southern Rock and Pillar range above the historic Gladbrook Station. Great views of the Strath Taieri. Thursday: Heading to Patearoa Station. Riding over the Rock and Pillar Range past an old ski hut. Summit rock, Cambridge diggings and down into Taieri Gorge. Friday: Heading to Hamiltons Station. Climb back onto the Rock and Pillar, through the Sowburn and Pigburn catchment area’s.. Great views of the Maniototo plains and beyond, down through Hamiltons diggings and the remains of the old town. Saturday: We cross the Taieri river near the sale yards then up the back roads into Ranfurly for the grand parade.

‘SPEIGHT’S HEAVY WAGON’S – (Riders welcome) St Bathans - Ranfurly.

Trail Boss: Tony Cumberbeach Ph hm 03 453 4134 cell 021 2200 201 Email: [email protected] Duration: 7 days Meet: Saturday 15th February Limit: 70

CODE COST CODE CODE COST RIDER CUR $180 FIRST AID CUX DRIVER CUD $180 BACKUP CUB $180 GOFER GUG PASSENGER CUP $180

Join the happy ‘self- catering’ campers of the Heavy Wagon Trail for 7 relaxed days of wagoning/riding. Starting off from St. Bathans and skirting around the Hawkdon and Ida ranges before meandering through some Naseby Forestry, through Kyeburn and back around to Ranfurly. “Absolutely beautiful! Classic Graham Sydney country.” There will be two trail BBQ evenings so bring some meat. Mostly farm tracks, some gravel roads, only a couple of km’s of seal. We take it easy - no more than 25km per day.

‘TUSSOCK CREEK LIGHT WAGON TRAIL’ (Riders welcome) Kilmog - Ranfurly

Trail Boss: Chris Bayne Phone: 03 489 4921 (evenings) Email: [email protected] Duration: 7 days Meet on: Saturday 15th February Limit: 70

CODE COST CODE COST RIDER BAR $687 DRIVER BAD $687 PASSENGER BAP $652 BACKUP BAB $652 WRANGLER/BOSS BAW GOFER BAG FIRST AID BAX VEHICLE FERRY $60

Our trail is named after Tussock Creek Moleskins based in Mosgiel on the Taieri Plains and owned by Graeme Petrie. The Tussock Creek Trail will lead you through tussock country, creeks, rivers and tracks and amazing Otago scenery.

Saturday: We meet at Moana on the top of the Kilmog. A horse check will be from 3pm onwards. Dinner at 7pm followed by a welcome talk. If your vehicle is to be ferried please fill up with petrol at Waikouaiti or Dunedin. Sunday: Today is full of spectacular views, from looking down at the Pacific Ocean, wandering through farm land, lunch at the Waikouaiti River, views of Mt Watkins and Mt Royal then climbing up with amazing views and down to El Dorado for the nights stop and a swim. Monday: A steady climb up to Lots Wife with view of Nenthorn, Mt Scott, Little Hummock and onto Red bank for lunch. We will have great views of the Rock and Pillars and the Razorback Range as we go over farm land and around McRae’s gold mine and down to Crankey Jim’s creek and to the historic Shag Valley Station for 2 nights. Tuesday: A nice easy day for the horses with a ride and a BBQ picnic. Don’t forget your swim suit. Wednesday: We leave the Shag Valley and climb up and through Craigney Park, an amazing pony stud, to climb with fantastic views of The Horse Range, Kakanui’s and Mt Obie. We travel through The Patons farms, well known for their part bred horses and through creeks and farm land and on to ‘shingley Creek’ Station. Thursday: Another amazing day. We leave Shingley Creek and ride through the back country behind The Brothers and onto Pig Root Hill where they were mining for gold in 1864. We cross pig root creek where in the 1880’s there was the site of a hotel. We climb up with views of the Maniatoto and Kakanui Mountains and follow a bullock track down and overland to come to our next night near Kyeburn. Friday: Today we go over rolling farm land with good views looking down at the popular Rail Trail. We will stop at the little village of Waipiata and sample some refreshments at the Waipiata Hotel and then go to our next night stop. Saturday: A nice quiet drive and ride into Ranfurly to finish a fantastic week. We ride through the main street and join in their Art Deco weekend. We will finish at the sports grounds for the final night stop and hoe down.

‘DECOCADE’ 2014 to Ranfurly. Registration Form

FIRST NAME ...... ADDRESS...... SURNAME …...... NAME FOR NAMETAG IF DIFFERENT POST CODE …...... FROM ABOVE ...... TELEPHONE...... Do you have a current first aid certificate?Yes[ ]No[ ] Email ......

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Any serious allergies? …......

Are you intending to stay at Ranfurly on the Saturday night? YES [ ] NO [ ]

If you answered YES above... will you be sleeping in your own float/tent? YES [ ] NO [ ]

Counting this trail to Ranfurly, how many Cavalcades will you have done? ......

MEDICAL Any medical condition your trail boss should know about? …......

SERIOUS DIETARY ALLERGIES?......

 EACH PERSON MUST REGISTER ON A SEPARATE FORM  FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM. Make cheques payable to Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust or direct to bank a/c 01 0695 0034150 00 with reference being your name & trail code.  If paying by direct credit please ensure your form is sent at the same time.  POST TO: Cavalcade 2014, PO Box 91, CROMWELL 9342  More forms can be obtained from the above, or you may enter on-line or download a form from our website at www.cavalcade.co.nz

TRAIL NAME...... TRAIL CODE ...... $ ………… Second preference …......

Host Town OPTIONS Dinner (Sat 22nd February) No ……….@ $32 $ ………… Hoe-down (Sat 22nd February) No………..@ $20 $ ………… Breakfast (Sun 23rd February) No……..…@ $16 $ …………

OTHER OPTIONS Polo shirt- men’s xs s m l xl xxl xxxl No...... @ $38 $ ………... Polo shirt- women’s please circle size. No ...... @ $38 $ ……...... Cap No ...... @ $25 $ ..…….... Brim Hat No ...... @ $30 $ ......

VEHICLE FERRYING (see trail notes for cost) Type of Vehicle ………………….. Registration No. ……………. $...... Heavy Traffic License needed? YES/NO

OTAGO GOLDFIELDS HERITAGE TRUST NON-MEMBER LEVY - $20.00 (Financial Members of the Trust please cross this out)

Trust Membership – (Optional) Single $50, Family $70 $…………

Late fee (for registrations arriving after 1st Feb) $40 $…………

$...... TOTAL

HEALTH AND SAFETY – To Cover the requirements of OSH you will have to read and understand the Safety form and sign the box on the back of the Registration form to say that you have read and understood the Safety Form and will comply with all responsibilities indicated on that form. If this is not done, we are sorry but you will not be allowed to go on the Cavalcade. SEE INSERT.

OTAGO GOLDFIELDS HERITAGE TRUST ‘DECOCADE’ CAVALCADE to RANFURLY 2014 TERMS & CONDITIONS The Cavalcade is organised by the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust (“the Organisers”). As a condition of your entry you are required to read and sign the following terms and conditions: Release and Indemnity of Owners and Occupiers of Land This event is made possible by the kind permission of owners and occupiers of farmland allowing us to use their land. I accept they have given their permission on condition that I release and indemnify them, and I hereby release and indemnify them, from any liability, claims, losses and damages or expenses whatsoever including any liability under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. I further agree at all times to take all reasonable care with regard to farm land, property, stock and crops. Personal Safety I understand that participation in the Cavalcade involves a level of personal responsibility. In entering in the Cavalcade I confirm that I am physically fit, suffer no medical condition, disability or lack of skill which would render me unsuitable for the event. I understand that, as a rider, I might not be covered by insurance if I choose not to wear a helmet. Safety of Property I acknowledge that I have sole responsibility for my horse, equipment and other possessions during the period of the event. Liability By participating in the event I expressly accept all risks personally and release the Organisers, their servants and agents, owners and occupiers of land, sponsors and other persons involved in the event from any liability, claims, losses, damages or expenses c aused by any event including but not limited to: any personal injury or death any emotional or nervous disorder any medical condition or suffering any property loss or damage Medical Treatment I consent to receive medical treatment in the case of any injury, illness or suffering during the activity and agree to indemnify the Organisers, their servants and agents from any liability or claims in respect of that treatment. Refunds I agree that I will only be entitled to refunds on the following basis: Refunds less $110 for withdrawals before 1st February 2014 Refunds after this date at the discretion of the Organisers

Cancellations The Organisers reserve the absolute right to cancel the Cavalcade as a result of adverse conditions or any other unforeseen events or circumstances. I accept that refunds for any cancellation will be made entirely at the discretion of the Organisers.

AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I have read the above terms and conditions and agree that my successors, executors, administrators, next of kin and I are bound by these terms and conditions and agree not to commence any litigation or proceedings in any country for any claim to which these terms and conditions relate.

...... Signature of participant (over 18 years of age) Date Full name (please print)

If the participant is less than 18 years, but over 16 years of age, the signature of parent or guardian:

...... Signature of parent/guardian Date Full name (please print)

NEXT OF KIN Name …………………………………………………………………..

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Phone ………………………………………………………………….

CONFIRMATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES I confirm that I have read and understood the Safety Form. I will abide by the terms and conditions agreed to at the time of registration and all further instructions from the Cavalcade Co-ordinator and the Trail Boss with respect to this Cavalcade

...... Signature of participant (over 18 years of age) Date

If the participant is less than 18 years, but over 16 years of age, the signature of parent or guardian:

...... Signature of parent/guardian Date