Sitting on the flanks of Mt Tongariro, is a history gem waiting to be rediscovered!
Come and explore the Te Porere Redoubt with a local Ngati Hikairo representative. Listen to the korero about the significance of this site, the pre-colonial history, and the last exciting major battle of the New Zealand Landwars, fought in 1869. Bring a picnic lunch, this will be an amazing educational and cultural family outing!
Cost: Koha
Trip Length: Approximately 2.5 Hours
Minimum Age: None
Maximum Participants: 30
Meeting Place: Te Porere Redoubt Car Park SH47
Transport: Own
If forecast for heavy rain, trip will be cancelled. Other criteria for postponement / cancelling include Covid alert level increase.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:
Weather appropriate clothing
Water if wanted for drinking
Sturdy tramping / walking shoes
Personal medication
Picnic Blanket
Picnic lunch
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.