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Summer
Holiday
Programme
Ja n u a ry 2 0 1 8
Explore Nature
Fun A c ti v it i es
All Profit Goes To
KIWI PROTECTION ON THE COROMANDEL
www.meg.org.nz
For Bookings call 07 8666903 or 0211862876
or visit Coromandel Information Centre
T HINGS TO DO THIS SU MM ER
Wander through regenerating forest thriving with rare and endangered
wildlife, hear kiwi call at night and have an unforgettable encounter with
nature these holidays.This programme offers you the chance to experience
and enjoy Coromandel's natural treasures guided by local volunteers keen to
share their passion and knowledge.
The Summer Programme is organised
by Moehau Environment Group (MEG).
We look forward to a fun summer
and meeting you soon. If you want
to learn more about us head to
www.meg.org.nz
What do these
symbols mean?
H Half day
F Full day
E Evening
LD Bring lunch & drink
SD Bring snacks & drink
C School children
A Adult
Gradings:
... An easy stroll. Low level fitness required.
... A good walk. Average fitness required.
...A big hike. Good level of fitness required.
BOO KINGS...
are essential as some activities
have restricted numbers
or may not run without a
minimum number of people.
To book call
07 866 6903
or text 0211862876
For Waikawau Bay activities,
campers can also book at the DOC
camp office.
To book Great Mercury Island tour
email info@meg.org.nz
or text 021 0290 0507
Teach your dog to avoid Kiwi bookings are
essential via Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone 07 867 9080
Keep kauri standing.
Kauri Dieback disease is a grave
threat to our ancient kauri forests.
Always stay on the track and clean
your boots with disinfectant before
going bush.
TRADITIO NAL U P CLOSE KIWI
MEDICINAL & ENCOU NTERS
EDIBLE PLANTS, H LD
TE RONG OA MAORI COST: $55 C A $90
H SD When+Where:
10th & 11th January - 9:00am
COST: $5 Koha
C A
Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat,
When+Where: Port Charles
13th January - 1:00pm
Driving Creek Railway
Predator Free A 'once in a lifetime experience' to
Sanctuary, Coromandel see a wild kiwi up-close in its natural
environment. Join our kiwi handlers
as they track and catch a kiwi for
An introduction to plants and trees its 6 month health check.
of our native flora utilized by Maori.
These opportunities don't come up
Learn how to identify and use very often. Bring your camera for
traditional plants. this incredible photo opportunity.
Numbers are very limited and this
activity books up fast!
A practical session sharing the
concepts that separate rongoa
Maori from native plant medicine. Good level of fitness required as
The terrain will be easy so all ages we will be scrambling off-trail in
and fitness types welcome. the bush. Please wear covered
footwear.
Not suitable for children under 7.
Made possible by Tangiaro Kiwi
Retreat
DISCOVER AHUAHU GREAT
M ERCURY IS LAND GUIDED HIK E
F LD
COST: $160 per person
A
When+Where:
19 January - 7:30am - 5:00pm
Meet at 7.30 am,
Whitianga Wharf for a Quarantine
check
A rare chance to enjoy a guided Note: Transferring to the island via
tour of this unique predator free an inflatable boat can be difficult.
paradise. Participants must be physically agile.
We reserve the right to screen
Home to white sandy beaches, participants. Bring a change of
refreshing waterfalls & friendly clothes, togs and towel just in case
wildlife. We'll be hiking scenic tracks you get wet. Patrons must meet
guided by inspired eradication project
strict quarantine requirements.
manager Pete & Island Ranger Andy
to spot Kaka, Kakariki, lizards and
other rare natives. This walk is not suitable for children
under 10 years.
We'll hike around the coast, stopping
along the way for swims at Whaler Bookings must be emailed to info@
Bay before being collected at meg.org.nz, a gear list will be supplied.
Peachgrove.
20th Jan alternative date in case of
Enjoy the journey on a one hour bad weather.
scenic boat ride from Whitianga,
returning around 5pm.
Book early as numbers are
restricted! Made possible thanks
to the Department of Conservation
and the Island owners.
BOU NT Y NOCT U RNAL
HU NTERS ADVENTURE
H H
COST: C Gold coin COST: $5 C$10 A
donation When+Where:
When+Where: 8th & 15th January - 8.30pm
10th January 10am- 3pm Waikawau Bay DOC Camp
Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel Telephone Kiosk
Help us track down some furry Encounter the exciting nocturnal
intruders that don't belong in the world of our forests and streams.
pest free Sanctuary at Driving Engage all your senses with this
Creek. A few pests are hidden after dark tour of nature.
somewhere within the pest-free
enclosure. Bring a torch. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Numbers
Come and explore the sanctuary and are limited so please book to reserve
try your luck at tracking down these a spot.
little nasties. While in the sanctuary,
discover the nocturnal world of kiwi
in an interactive exhibit.
A great activity for the little-ones.
Children must be accompanied by an
adult.STARLIGHT CABBAGE TREE
CINEMA FAMI LY FU N RU N
E SD H
COST: C AGold coin COST: C $5 per runner
A
donation $20 per family (4 or more)
When+Where: When+Where:
7th & 12 th January - 7.30pm 3rd January - 2.30pm race
Denton's Woolshed, briefing Little Bay Beach
Waikawau Bay
Families, get your jog on! A great
Watch a family classic on the big little 3 km course starting at Little
screen. Pack up a picnic, grab Bay beach before racing up the
something to sit on and come down new headland trail to the cabbage
to the Woolshed for a magical night tree.
of outdoor cinema.
Open to all ages and abilities. This is
This unique movie experience is all about having a go. The fun run
always a crowd favourite. Get there will be followed by sprint races, a
in plenty of time to claim your seat tug of war and a lollie scramble for
on the hay-bale grandstand. the kids.
Generously made possible
by private landowners.KIWI NIGHT CREATE YOU R
ADVENTURE OWN KIWI
E S H SD
COST: $5 C$10 A COST: $15
C A
When+Where: When+Where:
4th, 13th, 19th, 20th January - 2nd January, 10-3pm
7:30pm Keltic Fair, Coromandel town
Port Charles Fire Station 6th January, 4-6pm
Little Bay Beach
Explore the forest at night time in
real kiwi country. Hear kiwi call and
see a kiwi nest. Inspired by local artist design come
along and create your own kiwi
design.
Learn about our national bird and
the work Moehau Environment
Group and local residents are doing The perfect piece of Coromandel
to save our kiwi. Bring a torch and Kiwiana that you can take with you.
sturdy shoes.
Kiwis and materials supplied. Take 10
minutes to create your masterpiece.
Suitable for all ages.
All funds raised
go towards kiwi habitat
restoration in the
Northern CoromandelJU NIOR MEET A GECKO
RANGERS
H SD H
COST: $5 CFree! A COST: $5 C$10 A
When+Where: When+Where:
5th January - 9.30am 16th January - 11am
Waikawau Bay Camp office Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel
Become a bush detective and search Get to see and hold real live
for clues left by native animals that geckos. Encounter the exciting
live in the bush. We'll be doing a world of geckos with lizard expert
range of activities to inspire, inform Doug Ashby. Hear Doug share his
and enthuse kids about our unique knowledge of gecko and talk about
plants and animals. his experience as a gecko keeper.
Good fun for the kids. For 7 to 12 While in the pest-free Sanctuary,
year olds (children 8 and under must check out the family of endangered
be accompanied by an adult). pateke ducks, kiwi exhibit and other
native wildlife benefiting from the
Numbers are limited so please Sanctuary's predator proof fence.
ensure to book your spot!
Suitable for all ages. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.TEACH YOU R DO G TEACH YOUR
TO AVOID KIWI DOG NEW TRICKS
These sessions are run as WITH K9 CADETS
a partnership between the
Department of Conservation and A paws and owner workshop
Coromandel Kiwi protection groups. with Kim Wagner, professional dog
Help us keep kiwi safe this summer. trainer, building balanced K9's. Join
the session to learn teaching your
dog how to recall from birds and
COST: Free! improve control in open areas.
When+Where:
Make it easier for you and your best
6th Jan Sailors Grave Whenuakite
friend & help keep our beach birds
start 8:30am safe this summer.
7th Jan Te Mata start 8:30am
7th Jan Colville Foreshore
start 9:00am COST: Free!
13th Jan Kuaotunu start 8:30am When+Where:
29th December 1pm - 3pm
All bookings are through the
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre Little Bay Carpark, dogs on leads
Phone 07 867 9080. please.
Bookings essential.
Please email us at
If you spend time near the bush info@meg.org.nz to reserve your
please get your dog kiwi trained. dog's spot.
Training is free and only takes 10
minutes.
Dogs are the biggest threat to adult
kiwi in our area. Any dog can kill kiwi.
In fact, smaller breeds like terriers
are the most likely offenders. Kiwi
have no chance against any dog.
If you've had your dogs trained,
well done! To keep kiwi safe
repeating the training once a year
is recommended.LETS NOT BEAT AROU ND
T HE BUSH ...
Looking to get amongst the greenery? Make a difference to your
environment by getting involved with the DOC summer program:
De c e m b e r
2nd Track Upgrade,10am, Waitaia loop track, Kuaotunu.
9th W EEDBUSTERS to the Rescue, 10am, Whitianga Rock Reserve,
Ferry Landing
28th Dotterel Help create & build trap box, 10am-1pm, Buffalo Beach
Reserve
Ja n u a r y
11th Dune Weeding, 10am, Cooks Beach
13th Dune Weeding, 10am, Taputapuatea Spit, Whitianga
15th Weta Motel Create & Build, 10am, Hahei Campground
18th Create a New Nature Trail, 9am, Waikawau Bay
20th Walk and Weed, 10 am, Opera Point Reserve, Whangapoua
24th Weed Attack, 9am, Cathedral Cove car park
26th Dune Weeding, 10am, Hot Water Beach, Domain Road car park
F eb r u a r y
10th Dune Weeding, 10am, Buffalo Beach Reserve
For more information on any of the DOC run events please contact
community.coromandel@doc.govt.nz or visit the DOC website
www.doc.govt.nzBOO KINGS + CANCELLATIO NS Bookings are essential as some activities may not run without a minimum number of people. For Waikawau Bay activities, campers can also book at the DOC camp office. Cancellations must be made 48hrs prior to trip departure. MEG reserves the right to cancel trips due to bad weather, insufficient patronage, fire or other emergencies and any other unforeseen circumstances. MEG may decide to cancel a trip just before departure time and we apologise for this. If a decision is made early enough details will be broadcast on our website and social channels www.meg.org.nz Please leave a phone number if possible when you book. Full refunds will be issued in late January if a trip is cancelled by MEG. For more info or to book phone: 07 866 6903 or 021 1862876 (Terry Whitehouse)
WHO ARE WE?
Moehau Environment Group is a non-profit volunteer organisation
dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the natural
environment of the Coromandel Peninsula.
Our vision is to become the largest hectares, primarily on private land.
open sanctuary in New Zealand-a This has allowed for the recovery
remote coastal landscape where of many endangered species in
people live, work and holiday; the Northern Coromandel including
wetlands and forests regenerate; dramatic turnarounds for banded
the bird-song is deafening; and Rail, Pateke, kiwi, fernbirds,
treasured species thrive. bittern, kaka, and spotless crake.
Formed in 2000, we currently The hard work of our volunteers
have over 100 members, mostly and members has allowed for
locals, landowners and others the successful reintroduction of
keen to see the area once again the North Island robin and pateke
alive with the sounds and sights of (brown teal), with both species
indigenous fauna. now successfully breeding in the
area.
We collaborate closely with
over 700 landowners, other For more about us visit
community conservation groups, www.meg.org.nz
the Department of Conservation,
Waikato Regional Council, Kiwis
for Kiwi, Project Kiwi, Wider
Coromandel Groups, Motutapu
Restoration Trust local schools
and Iwi to achieve landscape-scale
pest control on the Coromandel.
We now have habitat restoration
projects covering over 14,000LIK E TO SU PPORT OU R WORK?
Join U s . . .
By becoming a member of Moehau Environment Group you are directly
helping to protect the unique species & ecosystems on the Coromandel
Peninsula.
Members also receive our quarterly newsletter and priority bookings on
summer holiday programme activities. Subs are only $10 per person, $20
per family or from $250 for Corporates.
M a ke a d o nat i o n...
To make a donation go to www.meg.org.nz or get in touch -
we'd love to have you helping us in the field or at an event.
G e t in to u ch, t el l us abo ut yourself
we'd love to hear from you on social media
www.facebook.com/moehauenvironmentgroup/
@moehauenvironmentgroup
#MEG
moehau_environment_group
We can’t do this without your or our sponsors support. Please support
them when you can and enjoy a safe and fun summer with us and our
amazing volunteers who make this program possible.
Thank you !
All funds raised
go towards kiwi habitat
restoration in the
Northern CoromandelA BIG T HAN KS TO...
This Summer Programme is organised by
Moehau Environment Group volunteers.
For some events we work in partnership
with the Department of Conservation,
Driving Creek Railway and Tangiaro Kiwi
Retreat.
We are grateful to Print House
(our print sponsor)...
Print House is committed to sustainability
and the protection of the environment.
This booklet is printed using Forest
Stewardship Council certified paper.
The Coromandel is
'real kiwi country'. Since we began
stoat trapping in 2005 our kiwi
population has grown by 36%.
Help us keep kiwi safe.
Design of the program supported by 12 Huia Birds NZ designed
The ENHANCED PICTURE BOOK APP BRINGS THE STORY OF NEW
ZEALAND’S LOST HUIA BIRD TO LIFE
https://www.yoozoo.nz/12huiabirds
Illustrator Stacy Eyles, Yoozoo.K EY DATES: JAN 2018
Dec 29 Teach your dog new tricks with K9 Cadets, Little Bay
2 Keltic Fair, Coromandel, Create your own Kiwi
3 Family Fun Run, Little Bay
4 Kiwi Night Adventure, Port Charles
5 Junior Rangers, Waikawau Bay
6 Teach Your Dog to Avoid Kiwi Sailors Grave, Whenuakite
Create your Own Kiwi, Little Bay
7 Teach Your Dog to Avoid Kiwi, Colville & Te Mata
Starlight Cinema, Waikawau Bay
8 Nocturnal Walk, Waikawau Camp Ground
10 Bounty Hunters, Coromandel town
Up close Kiwi Encounter, Port Charles
11 Up close Kiwi Encounter, Port Charles
Dune weeding, Cooks beach
12 Starlight Cinema, Waikawau Bay
13 Traditional Medicinal & Edible Plants, Te Rongoa Maori, Coromandel town
Kiwi Night Adventure, Port Charles
Teach Your Dog to Avoid Kiwi, Kuaotunu
Dune weeding, Taputaputea spit
15 Nocturnal Walk, Waikawau Campground
Weta Hotel Building, Hahei Campground
16 Meet a Gecko, Coromandel town
18 Waikawau Nature Trail Track Build, Waikawau Campground
19 Kiwi Night Adventure, Port Charles
Ahuahu Great Mercury Island, Sanctuary Walking Tour, Whitianga
20 Kiwi Night Adventure, Port Charles
Walk & Weed, Opera Point Whangapoua
24 Dune weeding, Cathedral Cove
26 Dune weeding, Hot Water Beach
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