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Nelson Region Explorer Update
Thurs 24th March - Sun 3rd April 2016
17 of us are heading south to explore this wonderful region. It's exciting to see a range of people coming from all over for this trip. All with the same interests and desire to see as much of this area by kayak as possible. Let's hope the weather gods favor us too.
Please read the following information carefully.
The following are listed as coming:
M. Hoseason - VAN
G. Jones - VAN
C. Allsop-Brown - VAN
S. Clarke - VAN
A. Neil - VAN
I. Wallmannsberger - meet there
H. Ronayne - meet there
M. Wallmannsberger - Hire Beachcomber - meet there
J. Linklater- Hire AR Duo
G. Linklater - Hire AR Duo
B. Smith - meet there
L. Smith - meet there
P. Phipps - meet there
M. Cunningham - meet there
H. Donald - VAN
B. Rainsford - meet there
E. Leyshon - VAN
What you need to know:
Those coming in the van please meet at the shop (49 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui) at 7:30am to load the van/trailer. DO NOT BE LATE.
Please ensure all your kayaking gear is loaded in to your kayaks (as much as possible) to allow adequate space in the van for personal clothing/gear & food.
We advise you buy a cockpit cover for your kayak from Canoe & Kayak to utilize that space too and prevent your kayak filling with water if it rains ( as the trailer will be full and we don't want to overload it with any additional weight).
You need to bring some cash with you to contribute towards fuel/food.
You need to bring some cash with you to contribute towards fuel/food.
Interislander Ferry Bookings:
Departs Wellington - Picton Thurs 24th March: Final check in 4:00pm (depart 5:00pm). Arrive Picton at 8:30pm
Return Picton - Wellington Sun 3rd April: Final check in 9:45am (depart 10:45am). Arrive Wellington 1:55pm. Drive to Tauranga, arrive around 9:30pm
Meals:
Just to clarify, you are required to provide you own meals during the duration of the trip (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) except for joint dinner meals whilst in Abel Tasman. We will do a food shop before we leave Marahau in this circumstance.
PLEASE NOTE: Supermarkets are likely to be closed 25th March Good Friday, Sun 27th Easter Sunday and 28th Easter Monday. Where we are staying at Smiths Farm there is no quick access to a supermarket. Please ensure you bring an adequate supply of food with you for the first 3-4 days.
Please bring some cash with you for the food kitty for Abel Tasman
Meals:
Just to clarify, you are required to provide you own meals during the duration of the trip (breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner) except for joint dinner meals whilst in Abel Tasman. We will do a food shop before we leave Marahau in this circumstance.
PLEASE NOTE: Supermarkets are likely to be closed 25th March Good Friday, Sun 27th Easter Sunday and 28th Easter Monday. Where we are staying at Smiths Farm there is no quick access to a supermarket. Please ensure you bring an adequate supply of food with you for the first 3-4 days.
Please bring some cash with you for the food kitty for Abel Tasman
Accommodation:
Thurs 24th/ Fri 25th/ Sat 26th March: Smiths Farm Holiday Park
Address: Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater 7281Ph: 03 5742806
Cabins have been booked on your behalf
Sun 27th/ Mon 28th March: Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Address: 70 Beach Road | Tahunanui | Nelson
Ph: +64 3 548 5159 or 0800 500 501
Email: tahuna@tahunabeach.co.nz
Ph: +64 3 548 5159 or 0800 500 501
Email: tahuna@tahunabeach.co.nz
Cabins have been booked on your behalf
Tues 29th/ Wed 30th March: Anchorage Bay DOC Hut
Address: Abel Tasman National Park
Facilities: Matress Only
You should have all booked your place in the hut independently by now (if you haven't please let me know asap).
Thurs 31st March / Fri 1st April: Bark Bay DOC Hut
Address: Abel Tasman National Park
Facilities: Matress Only
You should have all booked your place in the hut independently by now (if you haven't please let me know asap).
Sat 2nd April: Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
You should have all booked your place in the hut independently by now (if you haven't please let me know asap).
Sat 2nd April: Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Address: 70 Beach Road | Tahunanui | Nelson
Ph: +64 3 548 5159 or 0800 500 501
Email: tahuna@tahunabeach.co.nz
Ph: +64 3 548 5159 or 0800 500 501
Email: tahuna@tahunabeach.co.nz
Cabins have been booked on your behalf
The Kayak Trip Plan
Fri 25th March: Paddle from Anakiwa up the Queen Charlotte Sound and back - 15km.
Sat 26th March: Pelorous Eco Adventure - paddle down the Pelorous River on inflatables (half day trip)
Sun 27th March: Paddle round Pepin Island at Cable Bay for some fun rock gardening - 10km
Mon 28th March: Morning Paddle Lake Rotoiti - 10km.
Go to Motueka to size up for wetsuits for canyoning.
Go to Motueka to size up for wetsuits for canyoning.
Tues 29th March: Food shop for Abel Tasman National Park - paddle from Marahau to Anchorage Bay
Wed 30th March: Abel Tasman Canyoning or laze on the beach / go for a walk.
Thurs 31st March: Paddle from Anchorage Bay to Tonga Island to see seal pup colony- 15km
Fri 1st April: Paddle from Bark Bay to Shag Harbour & back- 12km
Sat 2nd April: Paddle back to Marahau - 12-15km ( or catch the water taxi for those that don't want to paddle all the way back).
Other Activities:
Pelorous River Eco Trip - this is a leisurely half day paddle down one of the most beautiful, clear rivers in the region. And whilst this trip caters for the Hobbit enthusiastic, it will be designed to suit our kayaking nature. Paddling in double inflatables, it will be a great opportunity to have some fun, build some teamwork and have a swim in one of the clearest rivers in the country with the most spectacular scenery.
Abel Tasman Canyoning: this adventure was recommended to us by the Yakity Yak Wellington club who's members got to experience it for themselves a year or so ago. They raved about it and the smiles in the photos said it all. The canyoning trip we will be doing will be the most gentle/beginner trip. Designed to ensure you have fun without being terrified, but will build your confidence too. Using rope lines and harnesses we'll be expertly guided down the river whilst taking in the stunning Abel Tasman bush environment. Walking and sliding on your bottom down river we'll enjoy a new way to explore the place. Suitable for all ages and abilities, with wetsuits and bum protectors provided, it will be heaps of fun and I really hope you will join in as this may a chance in a lifetime to do it with such a fun group.
If you have not done so already you need to confirm by the 22nd March if you wish to attend the canyoning. text Estelle 0220918605
If you have not done so already you need to confirm by the 22nd March if you wish to attend the canyoning. text Estelle 0220918605
Kayak Equipment List:
Kayaking equipment:
Kayak,
Paddle,
Spare split paddle
Sprayskirt
Cockpit Cover
Buoyancy Aid
Paddle float
Bilge Pump
Sling/karabiner if you have one
Towline if you have one
First Aid/Medication kit in dry bag
Phone in waterproof case
VHF / PLB / Epirb if you have one
WhistleGloves
Kayaking thermal top
Kayaking thermal bottoms/wetsuits bottoms
Windproof jacket
Windproof trousers (if possible)
Spare set of kayaking thermals in a dry bag
Sunhat
Thermal hat
Glasses strap (if you wear prescription glasses or sunglasses)
Repair kit:( includes duct tape, spare rudder bits, 2mm line, 4mm line, spare screws for footrests etc)
Small tent, tarp or survival bag
Compass/Maps (if you have them)
Suncream
Insect Spray
2 x Bottles of water
Energy bars
Abel Tasman Food & Drink Requirements:
As we are spending 5 days in Abel Tasman you need to ensure you are adequately equipped.
You will need to ensure you are carrying enough drinking water each day (at least 2-3 litres).
You are expected to provide and carry enough food for all your breakfasts,lunches and snacks each day (think about the limited space you have in your kayak and choose wisely).
Evening meals will be cooked together to save space in kayaks. We will do a joint food shop on Mon 28th to get all the necessary dinner food items for the next 4 days of evening meals.
Meal suggestions: Chicken Fajita Wraps & Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese, Chilli Con Carne with Rice & Coleslaw, Sausages with Mash & Baked Beans/Salad.
If you are vegetarian or have any food allergies please let me know in advance.
General Equipment for Abel Tasman:
Personal clothing (in dry bag)
Rope line for hanging up wet gear
Soft cool bag with ice blocks that can fit in your kayak
Sleeping bag/small pillow in a dry bag,
Cooking utensils - pots/pans, cutlery, plates, bowl etc
Biodegradeable washing-up liquid (will be bought as a group)
Tea Towel
Toilet Roll (in a dry bag)
Sufficient high-energy food (with some extra for emergencies).
Portable stove/gas will also be needed.
Waterproof Matches/Lighter
Firm footwear is recommended if going walking but boots are not necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: Giardia has been found in park waters. Boiling, chemical treatment or filtering can remove it.UPDATE: there is now filtered water at Anchorage Bay and Bark Bay DOC Huts
DIDYMO: It's our duty of care to ensure we do not spread didymo from one water fresh water body to another:
Kayaks and associated equipment and gear should be cleaned thoroughly both inside and out with a decontamination solution. Scrub or spray all exterior parts of the craft with a decontamination solution, ensuring surface contact for at least one minute. Then fill the interior of the craft with the decontamination solution, place all associated equipment, gear and clothing used in the boating activity into the craft, immerse completely and soak for as long as needed to thoroughly penetrate all absorbent items.
The equipment may then be rinsed using water that has come from a town water supply.
Drying is an acceptable alternative method, provided that all components are completely dry to the touch, inside and out, and then left dry for at least another 48 hours before entering a different waterway.
Freezing small items is another option.
Please bring a towel to dry your boat.
DIDYMO: It's our duty of care to ensure we do not spread didymo from one water fresh water body to another:
Kayaks and associated equipment and gear should be cleaned thoroughly both inside and out with a decontamination solution. Scrub or spray all exterior parts of the craft with a decontamination solution, ensuring surface contact for at least one minute. Then fill the interior of the craft with the decontamination solution, place all associated equipment, gear and clothing used in the boating activity into the craft, immerse completely and soak for as long as needed to thoroughly penetrate all absorbent items.
The equipment may then be rinsed using water that has come from a town water supply.
Drying is an acceptable alternative method, provided that all components are completely dry to the touch, inside and out, and then left dry for at least another 48 hours before entering a different waterway.
Freezing small items is another option.
Please bring a towel to dry your boat.
Rough Costs (excludes food):
Ferry - Based on Van/trailer & 8 people -$220pp
Fuel/road tax for van - approx $100-150pp
Smiths Farm - shared cabin $25pp / night (3 nights $72pp)
Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park - shared cabin $26pp / night (3 nights $78pp)
Anchorage Bay DOC Hut - $29-34pp / night ( 2 night stay)
Bark Bay DOC Hut - $17-34pp / night (2 night stay)
Pelorous Eco Adventure - $165pp
Abel Tasman Canyoning - $199pp
Aqua Taxi (optional) from Bark Bay to Marahau- from $40
Total estimated costs: $950-1000 excludes food (please note prices may vary upon cabin pricing for each of you)
Some of you may also be keen to download the Abel Tasman APP which if FREE.
Any questions call/text Estelle 0220918605 or email bopyakityyakkayakclub@gmail.com