NOTE: Please RSVP for this overnight trip to the leaders (contacts at the bottom).
Hiwinui Forest Park is owned by Greater Wellington and is predominantly plantation forest. However, there are also a number of areas of remnant native forest. The Park backs onto the Aorangi Forest Park at its north-western limit, and ranges in vegetation and elevation from ngaio-titoki forest in the valley floor (250 m a.s.l.) to silver-red beech forest at 600 m. There are fantastic views of the lower Ruamahanga valley, Wairarapa Moana, and Remutaka Range, so bring your camera.
There are forestry roads throughout the park, and logging may dictate what parts of the forest we can access. However, two thirds of the plantation have been harvested so there will be plenty to explore.
Camping:
There is a large, flat, grassy paddock in the valley floor with isolated trees where we can camp and a port-a-loo will be available. There is a stream adjacent, but please bring water for drinking and cooking. Bring one breakfast meal, one dinner meal, two lunches, snacks, and hot drinks. A thermos could be a good idea.
What to Bring:
Footwear needs to provide ankle support and sturdy enough to cope with stream walking and rough terrain. Bring clothing for all conditions from wet and cold to hot and sunny. A thermal layer cloves and beanie. Waterproof parka and windproof leggings, sunhat, and sun cream.
Meet: Martinborough toilets in the square, 9.30 a.m. Convoy south toward Lake Ferry, then turn left onto Dry River Road.
This trip is limited to 30 attendees - please RSVP to the below!
Leaders: Owen Spearpoint: Mob 027 285 8083 /
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Laura Girvan West:
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