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Rotoroa Weekend - 5th to 7th January 2018
Leader - Shelley Stuart
Enjoy a weekend staying on Rotoroa Island at the old Superintendent’s House.
Friday 5th January meet at Kawakawa Bay at 9.45 am for a 10.30am departutre. Paddle the west side of Ponui Island stopping on Ponui for lunch then continuing on to Home Bay on Rotoroa Island. 19km
Saturday 6th January paddle around the east side of Rotoroa and Pakatoa heading north to Waiheke. Explore the coast of Waiheke down to Man O War Bay where we can enjoy a delicious platter and wine tasting at Man o War vineyard. Head back via the west side of Pakatoa and Rotoroa. 20km
Sunday 7th January paddle back to Kawakawa Bay along the east side of Ponui Island. 18km
Accommodation at the Superintendent’s House on Ponui is in bunk rooms with a large shared kitchen, lounge and bathrooms. Bring your own sleeping bags and linen. $35 per night per person.
We will have shared dinner with half the participants providing dinner Friday and the other half providing dinner Saturday. (I will be in touch with those who register) You will need to bring your own breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks.
Rotoroa is pest free so please -
Carry food in sealed, rodent-proof plastic containers and take your rubbish home
Check bags for rodents, insects (especially ants) and other pests prior to coming
Please check your boots are clean and that there is no soil or seeds in laces or treads
Read the web site for information on Rotoroa regarding accommodation, facilities and Bio-security. http://rotoroa.org.nz/
The trip is suitable for intermediate paddlers or advanced beginners who can paddle 20km in 15knot winds.
I have booked and paid for 12 bunks in the Superintendents House. These will be on a first come first served basis. If you wish to confirm a place on the trip please deposit $70 into my bank account for 2 nights accommodation with Your Name and Rotoroa as reference.
BNZ account - 02 0272 0250353 00 account name - S A STUART