KITCHENER PARK WALKWAY
DATE: Saturday 2nd August
TIME: 10am
MEETING LOCATION: COI Car Park
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Mod
LEADER: Julayne
COST: $15 (for transport)
DOGS ALLOWED: Yes (on leads, must provide transport)
(email
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There are two on the agenda for us today over in Feilding. We will start with the Mount Taylor Bush Walk which is a short loop walk, before we head to the main walk of the day which is the Kowhai Park to Kitchener Park Walkway. This walkway follows the Makino Stream to Kitchener Park, where we will have another loop bush walk through the Awahuri Forest. There will be BBQ facilities available for lunch in Kowhai Park
DISTANCE: 7.5km (Mt Taylor 1km, Kitchener Park Wkwy 6.5kms)
ELEVATION GAIN: 120m (Mt Taylor 40m, Kitchener Park Wkwy 80m)
ROUTE, TERRAIN & TRACK DESCRIPTION: Mt Taylor: Short 1km loop through forest with small hills, may be some muddy areas. Kitchener Park Wkwy: Mostly flat wide gravel track with a loop Awahuri Forest on boardwalks, returning the way we came
MAP:
If this is your first time tramping with us, please fill out the online signup form:
https://submit.jotform.com/233232459607861 :
WHAT TO BRING (*essential items)
*Day pack
*Sturdy walking shoes or tramping boots with good grip
*Drink Bottle - 1-2 litres
*Rain Jacket
*Warm Clothing - wear or pack (can still get cold in summer)
Sun hat or warm beanie – pack one and wear the other
Sunglasses – wear or pack
*Packed lunch and snacks – pack more than you think you'll need
First Aid Kit (if you have one, otherwise leaders will have some)
Money for Ice Cream and/ or a hot drink afterward (optional)
Spare shoes & a change of clothes to leave in cars
TRANSPORT
We use our private vehicles for transport. The event organizers select the Vehicles and drivers before the event. If you would like to take your vehicle, please email ASAP so the organizer knows your vehicle is available. We prefer drivers for our events to have attended a few events before driving and to have held a full NZ driver's license for 2 years
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
Please note that by joining this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and have the fitness to be able to complete the walk. The organizers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this walk
River City Walking Group - Whanganui
Website: www.sporty.co.nz/rivercitywalking
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiverCityWalking
Contract: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley 027 899 2458
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