Take a hike on a volcano and help remove visitor rubbish that didn’t make it to the bin. Afterwards grab a complimentary ride on the Sky Waka Gondola.
A plan for the walk, a safety brief and paperwork will be covered at our meeting point. The Gondola ride will be provided after the rubbish collection. This must be used on the day. The walk will take place going up Tenants Valley and the Rock Garden and coming back down. This will take about 2 hours. Everyone must have appropriate footwear (e.g. hiking boots) for walking on volcanic rock and uneven ground. Make sure you bring a water bottle, Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a wind and waterproof jacket. We will provide gloves and rubbish bags on the day.
The weather can change quickly up on the mountain, we will update everyone on Facebook if there are any changes to the day that you might need to know about.
Please take note that some fitness will be required for the rubbish collection. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Trip Length: 2 hours walking time
Minimum Age: 8
Maximum Participants: n/a
Meeting Place: In Front of the Vertical Retail store, Whakapapa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu
Transport: Own
Cost: Free
The trip may be cancelled due to bad weather. Other conditions for cancellation/postponement include covid alert level changes.
Participants are asked to bring the following:
Sturdy tramping/walking shoes for walking on volcanic rock and uneven ground
Weather appropriate clothing (waterproof and warm clothing and or sun protection
Backpack with own food and water
Personal medication
Camera
Rubbish bags and gloves will be provided.
Please note: the Trip leader reserves the right to refuse anyone who is insufficiently equipped.
COVID-19 POLICY
Please find below important information regarding our policy under the Covid-19 Protection Framework. This policy is valid whether we are in red, orange, or green in the traffic light system.
All trips (except the Avian Aversion Training) will require attendees to wear a mask to the meeting point and show a valid vaccination passport. A DOC employee will cite vaccination passports at the meeting point on the day of your trip. These settings are to keep volunteers, staff, and attendees safe, as well as for the safety of the wider communities we operate in.
Avian Aversion Training attendees do not have to have a vaccination passport but must be wearing a mask.
All trip leaders are double vaccinated.