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YYNS Urupukapuka Easter with Renee - Easter 2017

 

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The Bay of Islands / Urapukaupka Island is really lovely area to visit.  Have a look at google to familiarize yourself with the area.

Almost every time I go, I have seen dolphins, fabulous star light etc.

Please Note:

I will be leaving Auckland on Thursday13/04 and may not be able to check my mail after 12/04. If you register after Wed 12/04, please Text me as well.

Mobile reception in Bay Of Islands is not guaranteed, so don’t assume a text will reach me.

I will be checking the Weather Monday to Wednesday (before the trip).  If the weather predictions is bad for the whole weekend, I will cancel the trip on the Wednesday 12/04 so watch your emails around that time.  If the weather is good, I intend to stay on the island longer possibly until Sunday 23/04.  So if you would like to stay longer, bring extra food etc.

Directions:

Head to Rawhiti Road,Rawhiti Northland(refer below to car parking details below for specific address)

I will be parking at the $5 car park.  I will be leaving Auckland around 11:30.  According to Google it will take 3 hours 10 min.  However with Easter traffic, it could be longer & I usually take a break somewhere.  Kaiwaka – has a lovely Italian Bakery (on Left) that does good coffee’s and fabulous food.

Daylight hours - Apr 11 (Auckland)

Sun rise

Sun Set

06:42

18:01

If you come up on the Thursday, lets say

  • Meet 16:00 (at the $5 car park – second last bay - refer below for Street address)
  • On the water 17:00 at the latest

I will ask on the registration form, for details of when you think you will be coming. i.e. if you don’t come Thursday, then I could let you know who else is coming later (if anyone)

 

If you have never been before,

  • You need to let me know this when you book.  You need to try kayak over with someone who has been before
  • It is only a 1 NM crossing or about 20 min paddle. The crossing can generally be done in any weather conditions – if you are confident and have been before
  • Refer to the attached map (picture: CableBay_Urapukapuka.JPG)

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We will be camping at Cable Bay Camp ground, Urapukapuka Island (Try book in Pohutukawa area) –

You need to book for yourself online:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/conservation-campsites-by-region/northland/bay-of-islands/cable-bay/

Trips will depend on who books & the skill levels as well as the weather at the time.  There is a LOT to do in the area example:

  • If weather is rough / or we want a relaxed paddle, we can still kayak the West side of Urapukapuka, Waewaetorea Island & Okahu Island

  • Walk on Urapukapuka Island, there is about an 8 hour walking trails – some quite hard

  • Kayak to Moturua Island and do walk round the Island

  • Kayak to Motuarohia Island do walk to view point

  • Hole in the rock … (this is about 30 km return with only one stop point… so only done in really calm weather)

  • Rock gardening to Deep Water cove (again only done in relatively calm weather)

If there are a number of leaders, we could offer multiple paddles per day.  So other leaders, bring your charts / maps of your favorite paddles, and be prepared to lead them, if you want to.

Note: there is a Restaurant at Otehei Bay (so having a cold beer / wine / ice cream is possible), However it is a good 15-20 min walk

So Food wise:

  • Bring everything that you require for the weekend (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, paddle snacks & evening shared snacks.
  • Water: All the islands are indicating you need to boil the water, before drinking.  So you may want to bring some fresh water with you.
  • There are long drop toilets, but you need to bring your own Toilet Rolls with you.
  • As is tradition: Bring something to share for evening Snacks

Gear:

Rawhiti car parking

Note the parking is either $5 or $10 per car per night (Donation / Koha).  You need to bring the correct CASH for the car parking. (I have not been for a few years.  Prices may have changed, so bring spare cash)

$5 per day Car park: Address: 119 Rawhiti Rd, Rawhiti 0184

$10 per day Car park – at the furtherest end of Rawhiti Road, near boat ramp: Address: 1A-1B Rawhiti Rd, Rawhiti, Northland


z book online

General enquires: