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Lake Waikaremoana
22nd - 24th October - Labour Weekend
Sat 22nd:
Meet at shop at 6:30am for those keen to car pool
(let me know asap if you're keen).
Drive for 4 hours to the Mokau Inlet meeting at 11:30am at the boat ramp/camping site just off Waikaremoana Road on Lake Waikaremoana. Here, we'll park our vehicles and paddle round the corner to Waihirere Falls which you can paddle under if there's enough water.
From here we'll head down the Mokau Inlet, round and through 'The Narrows'
and in to the Wairau Arm (Wairamoana) heading to the Korokoro Campsite for the night. Overall we'll cover around 12km.
Here we'll pitch our tents and enjoy the stunning surrounding bush, the beautiful Korokoro Falls nearby and a simple camp dinner.
Sun 23rd: Paddle from Korokoro Campsite back to the Mokau Inlet, having lunch on route (around 12km) We'll then pick up our vehicles and drive to the Waikaremoana Holiday Park. From here we'll settle in and then either go for a walk to Lake Waikareiti where we can hire a rowing boat or two to get out on to the lake to explore or walk/drive to the spectacular Papakorito Falls on the Aniwina Stream!
Meet at shop at 6:30am for those keen to car pool
(let me know asap if you're keen).
Drive for 4 hours to the Mokau Inlet meeting at 11:30am at the boat ramp/camping site just off Waikaremoana Road on Lake Waikaremoana. Here, we'll park our vehicles and paddle round the corner to Waihirere Falls which you can paddle under if there's enough water.
From here we'll head down the Mokau Inlet, round and through 'The Narrows'
and in to the Wairau Arm (Wairamoana) heading to the Korokoro Campsite for the night. Overall we'll cover around 12km.
Here we'll pitch our tents and enjoy the stunning surrounding bush, the beautiful Korokoro Falls nearby and a simple camp dinner.
Sun 23rd: Paddle from Korokoro Campsite back to the Mokau Inlet, having lunch on route (around 12km) We'll then pick up our vehicles and drive to the Waikaremoana Holiday Park. From here we'll settle in and then either go for a walk to Lake Waikareiti where we can hire a rowing boat or two to get out on to the lake to explore or walk/drive to the spectacular Papakorito Falls on the Aniwina Stream!
We'll then head back to organise a pot luck dinner.
Mon 24th: Paddle from the Holiday Park to Onepoto Bay (about a 10km return trip) where we'll get out of our kayaks, have lunch and walk up to the Onepoto Caves to investigate. This system of caves are home to cave Weta and it is advisable to have a torch or headlight.
We'll enjoy the views then paddle back.
We'll then drive back to Tauranga.
All of this is dependent on good weather so the plan may change at the last minute. You'll need to have suitable kayaking attire, camping gear and walking gear with you (see the list below)
To book at the Holiday Park call 06 837 3826.
To book at Korokoro Campsite call the Te Urewera Visitor Centre on 06 8373803.
What to bring:
Kayak
Paddle
Spare split paddle (if you have one)
PFD/Buoyancy Aid
Bilge Pump
Paddle Float
Sling/Karabiner
Thermal tops and bottoms
Spare thermals in a dry bag
Paddle Jacket
Dry trousers (if you have them)
Gloves
Hat
Water shoes
Walking shoes for off the water
Change of clothes in dry bag
Repair kit (repair tape, rudder shackles, rudder rope/wire/ lighter)
Any 2 forms of working communication:
(phone in waterproof bag,whistle,flare,PLB/Epirb,VHF, sat phone)
Quick release towline if you have one
Headtorch
Water container
Thermos
Survival Bag / Tarp
Suncream
Glasses Strap
Small First Aid Kit
Rucksack for tramping
Sail if you have one!
Sleeping bag/pillow in a dry bag
Sleeping mat (if you can fit it in your kayak)
Tent preferably in dry bag
Camping stove/gas
Cooking utensils/plates etc
Food/drink for lunches & dinners
And of course don't forget your camera!!!
To register you'll need to be a current club member and have completed a 2 day skills course. Text or email Estelle 0220918605 / bopyakityyakkayakclub@gmail.com
Mon 24th: Paddle from the Holiday Park to Onepoto Bay (about a 10km return trip) where we'll get out of our kayaks, have lunch and walk up to the Onepoto Caves to investigate. This system of caves are home to cave Weta and it is advisable to have a torch or headlight.
We'll enjoy the views then paddle back.
We'll then drive back to Tauranga.
All of this is dependent on good weather so the plan may change at the last minute. You'll need to have suitable kayaking attire, camping gear and walking gear with you (see the list below)
To book at the Holiday Park call 06 837 3826.
To book at Korokoro Campsite call the Te Urewera Visitor Centre on 06 8373803.
What to bring:
Kayak
Paddle
Spare split paddle (if you have one)
PFD/Buoyancy Aid
Bilge Pump
Paddle Float
Sling/Karabiner
Thermal tops and bottoms
Spare thermals in a dry bag
Paddle Jacket
Dry trousers (if you have them)
Gloves
Hat
Water shoes
Walking shoes for off the water
Change of clothes in dry bag
Repair kit (repair tape, rudder shackles, rudder rope/wire/ lighter)
Any 2 forms of working communication:
(phone in waterproof bag,whistle,flare,PLB/Epirb,VHF, sat phone)
Quick release towline if you have one
Headtorch
Water container
Thermos
Survival Bag / Tarp
Suncream
Glasses Strap
Small First Aid Kit
Rucksack for tramping
Sail if you have one!
Sleeping bag/pillow in a dry bag
Sleeping mat (if you can fit it in your kayak)
Tent preferably in dry bag
Camping stove/gas
Cooking utensils/plates etc
Food/drink for lunches & dinners
And of course don't forget your camera!!!
To register you'll need to be a current club member and have completed a 2 day skills course. Text or email Estelle 0220918605 / bopyakityyakkayakclub@gmail.com