Arapuni & NE Ohakuri Lakes – Waikato River

Trip Name: Arapuni & NE Ohakuri Lakes – Waikato River
Date:     21 - 23 February 2014                                                                       Branch: North Shore

Leaders	Ruth E. Henderson
Cell Phone Number	021 298 8120
VHF Call Sign &/or Vessel Name	Rudolph ZMS 4968
Vehicle make, model, registration, colour	Toyota Corolla SW CFT347
General Plan	The ninth Annual Summer weekend based at Jones Landing, Arapuni. A ‘relaxed’ weekend suitable for all paddlers and non-kayaking partners. Fri night – meet at Peter & Hiroko’s place, Jones Landing, Arapuni – curry and garlic bread/toast provided for dinner/supper. Set up camp, arrange carpooling for Sat. A map will be emailed to you on registration. Sat morn – 8.30am drive to Kinleith, near Tokoroa, past Atiamuri, then take Ohakuri Rd to Lake Ohakuri. Launch approx. 10am. Paddle about 12 km up the North East arm towards Mangatete Stream and the bridge on Poutakataka Rd. Explore the various inlets as we paddle back down stream to our cars. Sat eve. – Shared dinner. Let Ruth know your ‘signature’ dish or be assigned a category of food e.g. pudding!! You will be contacted about this on the Mon – Tues before. Please provide a landline phone number. Sun morn – up at 6.00am for dawn paddle to Arapuni dam. 3 km cruise each way. Enchanting! A highlight of the weekend, every time!! After a late breakfast, 3 hr. river bank walk to the Arapuni swing bridge, followed by a latte at The Rhubarb Café. (Or cyclists can do their thing - see www.waikatorivertrails.com)
Latest Time Off the Water	Sat: 1600. Sun: 0900
Distance	Sat: 24km (4 - 5 hrs.)  Sun: 6km
Minimum Ability level	Skills course; ability to go 2 hrs and/or 10kms without landing.
Tide	Low  N/A	High  N/A
Weather Parameters	15 knots or less headwind.
Communications	We will be communicating as a group on VHF Channel 6, cellphone reception is negligible. If needing to cancel or leave an ‘emergency number for home’, use Peter & Hiroko’s number provided on Map, emailed to you after registration.
Facilities /Car Parking	Camping on mown paddock at private home, use of hot shower, flush loo, kitchen, microwave, BBQ. Bring chilly bins as limited fridge space.
Equipment	Usual camping, paddling and safety gear, snacks, brekka, lunch, wallet.
Emergency Exit Points	Along river bank.
Additional info	Non-paddlers can potter, paint, or shop at nearby Tirau or Putaruru. If you have a favourite shared dinner dish that you’d like to make – let me know. We will probably leave home on Thursday, and get to Peter & Hiroko’s about 4pm Friday. So please register by Wednesday.
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