Come on an adventure! Join us to explore an off the beaten track, tramp to Mt Tihia.
The Project Tongariro forest restoration project has been running at Lake Rotopounamu for over 20 years and the improvement to birdlife is remarkable! The trapping network actually extends over the road onto the lower flanks of Mt Tihia - the peak opposite Mt Pihanga. This lesser known tramp is well worth the hill climb, crossing trapping lines and old surveyor tracks through beautiful native bush. And the views over Turangi and the southern end of Lake Taupo are worth the effort! Join local conservationist Shirley Potter to be expertly guided and entertained!
Cost: Koha to Project Tongariro
Trip Length: 5-6 hours approximately
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Maximum Participants: 20
Meeting Place: Lake Rotopounamu Carpark, Te Ponanga Saddle Road
Transport: Own
Please note this is a Grade 3 Intermediate Tramping Track
Cancellations dependant on weather and/or Covid level restrictions. Postponement date 15 January 2022.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:
Waterproof and warm clothing - windproof jacket
Tramping boots or solid walking shoes
Packed lunch
Sunglasses/sunscreen/hat
Gloves and warm hat
Snacks and drinks
Personal first aid kit
Personal medication
Camera (optional)
Gaiters or long trousers as the shrub is coarse
Walking poles for the descent if you have knee issues
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.