From Newton for 20 points
From Willie for 10 points
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Calendar – Oct – Nov 2011
Sept 18 – Dover / Pouakai / Kiri. Meet at Dover track end at 9.30 am. NP people to drop a car at Kiri track end on the way past. Contact Sharon Ph 7638365
Sept 24 - Join NPTC for their tramp from Kohi Saddle / Hut / trig 8 / Elephant Gates. Meet at Kohi Saddle @ 0930 Contact Cliff 7567838
Sept 27 - Club night @Ugly Duck in Fitzroy. Join in with the free Quiz night, and bring along your photo comp entries and money
Oct 2 - Orienteering at Barrett Domain. See orienteeringtaranaki.org.nz
Oct 4 (Tues) Slink Run – Club fundraiser - Higgins / Adamson
Oct 8/9 - Lake Dive overnighter. Wetsuit optional (hmmm, wonder what that’s about?) Contact Hilary 7510716
Oct 15/16 – Whitebaiting at Kaupokanui. Catch the best tide, you may need to take your tent and overnight gear. Contact Nola 06 7568601
Oct 22/23/24 – Labour Weekend, nothing planned. Enjoy time with your family
Oct 25 - Club night @ Frewins where the long awaited photo competition results will be declared, then discussed!!
Oct 30 - Mangorei track to Pouakai Hut and the tarns. Meet 10am, top of Mangorei Rd. Contact Hilary Ph 7510716
Nov 5/6 - Annual SAREX
Nov 12/13 - Guy Fawkes at the Lodge. BYO BBQ and bangers. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
Nov 14 – Committee meeting @Cliffs
Nov 20 – Dawson Falls Wilkies Pools, exploring towards Hasties Hill on an old track, lower Koupokanui Falls. Besides the usual raincoat, torch, lunch, bring secateurs. Contact Sharon 06 7638365
2011 Photo Competition
NOTE that due to the generosity of the committee (ahem, we forgot to set a date for entries!), the 2011 competition date has been extended…….
Get your photos in to Hilary on or before the Sept club night (27th at Ugly Duck Quiz night).
Results will be announced at club night on 25th Oct @ Frewins
Photo Competition – Categories for 2012
Club Events Humour
People KOPAC Lodge
Open * Bridges
Letterboxes Yellow
Glass and/or Steel
* The Open category relates to photos taken in the current competition year only.
SNOW DAY 2011 (28 Aug)
We checked the Web Cam on the Stratford Ski Field and all pictures showed Great Snow , Great Weather and NO WIND. So two extended families set off – the smallest being 2 1/2 years old
All of us met at the Stratford Ski Field Car park and climbed into our winter woollies.
Setting off up the track it wasn’t long before the littlest member needed help as the snow was just too deep and this came in the form of a blue barrel cut in half and skilfully towed by Luke – Thank you.
All 9 of us made steady progress up to the public shelter and once there Jayden & Cody were off having fun with Luke & Len. Amy got her tickets and was off snowboarding – she had several runs before returning for lunch.The others either took pictures or looked after the smaller members who were having a much needed snack to tide them over till lunch. Watching up at the top tow we saw some really adventurous skiers and knowing how steep it is made my hair stand on end.
We all joined up for lunch then off Luke Len Jayden & Cody we went to a higher slope for sledging joined by Sharon taking photos. While Amy, Mia & Hilary headed off up the learners slope so that Mia & Amy could snowboard down while Newton took photos. This all took a lot of effort due to the deep nature of the snow.
Hilary then joined Sharon on a Blue Half Barrel run but both of us decided that is was rather bumpy and needed some serious bum movement to have any sort of control over where you where going to end up.
Well it was time to call TIME and we all started our slow head back down the track to the car park. Once we got passed the flying fox Amy picked up her board and wanted to put Mia on it for a good ride down but she had other thoughts.
Mia liked the idea of Nana & Poppa pushing/pulling her down on her little sledge but this was just too slow so it was onto her mother’s board and she was back at the car park in rather quick time while Nana & Poppa trudged behind.
What a great day – All kids had fun. All adults had fun. Thanks to all – with everyone’s help we all got there and back safely.
Sharon Len Luke Jayden Cody Hilary Newton Amy Mia
All of us met at the Stratford Ski Field Car park and climbed into our winter woollies.
Setting off up the track it wasn’t long before the littlest member needed help as the snow was just too deep and this came in the form of a blue barrel cut in half and skilfully towed by Luke – Thank you.
All 9 of us made steady progress up to the public shelter and once there Jayden & Cody were off having fun with Luke & Len. Amy got her tickets and was off snowboarding – she had several runs before returning for lunch.The others either took pictures or looked after the smaller members who were having a much needed snack to tide them over till lunch. Watching up at the top tow we saw some really adventurous skiers and knowing how steep it is made my hair stand on end.
We all joined up for lunch then off Luke Len Jayden & Cody we went to a higher slope for sledging joined by Sharon taking photos. While Amy, Mia & Hilary headed off up the learners slope so that Mia & Amy could snowboard down while Newton took photos. This all took a lot of effort due to the deep nature of the snow.
Hilary then joined Sharon on a Blue Half Barrel run but both of us decided that is was rather bumpy and needed some serious bum movement to have any sort of control over where you where going to end up.
Well it was time to call TIME and we all started our slow head back down the track to the car park. Once we got passed the flying fox Amy picked up her board and wanted to put Mia on it for a good ride down but she had other thoughts.
Mia liked the idea of Nana & Poppa pushing/pulling her down on her little sledge but this was just too slow so it was onto her mother’s board and she was back at the car park in rather quick time while Nana & Poppa trudged behind.
What a great day – All kids had fun. All adults had fun. Thanks to all – with everyone’s help we all got there and back safely.
Sharon Len Luke Jayden Cody Hilary Newton Amy Mia
Traders & Whalers – Tawhiti Museum 14th Aug
The weather was really rather stormy so it was nice to head indoors and see the exciting new exhibition at Tawhiti. A study of the Taranaki Coast from 1820 – 1840’s
A can do attitude between the South Taranaki District Council and Nigel Olge’s Tawhiti Museum has achieved a must see exhibit. Unfortunately we were unable to take photos inside but if you Google ‘Tawhiti Museum -Traders & Whalers’ you will see some of the marvellous model’s we saw on our boat ride.
Outside the entrance you wonder just how a cruise could happen, Len and I were a bit late, so headed inside the cave wondering where everyone else was. (If I had looked at my cell phone I would have known, but I digress) Our eyes slowly adjusted to the low light and we spied some of the mining exhibits, then a ghostly surprise. Out of the gloom we came across a couple of official looking gentlemen. Handing over our tickets we quietly entered the boat. It descended into the water. As we quietly headed off our guide answered our questions, probably not the ones he expected but hey how did the boat move so quietly and without a gondola in sight, did we have to pick up a paddle (no we were tourists today) how deep was the water really, who made that etc. etc. Apparently the Weta Workshop helped with the casting of the walls; rocks etc. and the models came to life as we putted along. ( a little electric motor made all the difference)
Gun fire was heard and pigs and animals squealed. The early wars with musket s and cannons were portrayed with life size figures (just as you would expect from Tawhiti). Our Journey ended too soon and it was all out and up the stairs to more interesting history. One that intrigued me was the model of Motoura Island set up as Dicky Barrett’s home at the time. Interesting reading and next time we cruise round the island I will have a new perspective of how things used to be.
Coming out we found Hilary, Newton who had also been around. Nola was leaving her tour for after lunch, which we enjoyed at the Museum’s Café.
A great break from the normal spring fever down on the farm.
Sharon
A can do attitude between the South Taranaki District Council and Nigel Olge’s Tawhiti Museum has achieved a must see exhibit. Unfortunately we were unable to take photos inside but if you Google ‘Tawhiti Museum -Traders & Whalers’ you will see some of the marvellous model’s we saw on our boat ride.
Outside the entrance you wonder just how a cruise could happen, Len and I were a bit late, so headed inside the cave wondering where everyone else was. (If I had looked at my cell phone I would have known, but I digress) Our eyes slowly adjusted to the low light and we spied some of the mining exhibits, then a ghostly surprise. Out of the gloom we came across a couple of official looking gentlemen. Handing over our tickets we quietly entered the boat. It descended into the water. As we quietly headed off our guide answered our questions, probably not the ones he expected but hey how did the boat move so quietly and without a gondola in sight, did we have to pick up a paddle (no we were tourists today) how deep was the water really, who made that etc. etc. Apparently the Weta Workshop helped with the casting of the walls; rocks etc. and the models came to life as we putted along. ( a little electric motor made all the difference)
Gun fire was heard and pigs and animals squealed. The early wars with musket s and cannons were portrayed with life size figures (just as you would expect from Tawhiti). Our Journey ended too soon and it was all out and up the stairs to more interesting history. One that intrigued me was the model of Motoura Island set up as Dicky Barrett’s home at the time. Interesting reading and next time we cruise round the island I will have a new perspective of how things used to be.
Coming out we found Hilary, Newton who had also been around. Nola was leaving her tour for after lunch, which we enjoyed at the Museum’s Café.
A great break from the normal spring fever down on the farm.
Sharon
DOC update.
Besides the usual spring weather related issues, the following are of interest.
· The Waingongoro Swingbridge (on the Waingongoro Track) is closed for replacement. An exact opening date is yet to be determined - and reliant on weather conditions. Track detours are marked. For updated information contact the North Egmont Visitor Centre.
· Pouakai Circuit: New structures have been installed along the Kaiauai Track
· The Stony River fine weather route from the Kapoaiaia Track junction downstream is not advisable during spring, due to erosion.
· The Waiwhakaiho Track has reopened.
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· Whitecliffs Walkway: This walkway closes from 1 July to 30 September for lambing. The Te Horo Stock Tunnel remains closed. A section of
· Everett Park: Foot access only. Vehicle access to the park is closed until further notice.
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