Kicking it in the Kaipo - Fly in by helicopter to the Kaipo Swingbridge for guided walk with Sika Foundation members down the Kaipo River track.
Stop along the way to enjoy the flora and fauna of the CNI beech forests and backcountry river ecosystems. Learn about Sika, game-management and the environment they inhabit and what conservation efforts are being undertaken by the hunting community.
Observe the Foundation’s predator control efforts in action to protect our rarest backcountry species - the Whio/Blue Duck.. Arrive at the Oamaru Hut for relaxing afternoon cuppa, snack (and swim) before a short hike up the river terraces to Poronui Station/KFP boundary where trip participants will be driven out through Poronui Station back to helihangar.
Trip Length: 6-8 hours
Minimum Age: 10
Maximum Participants: 18
Meeting Place: Helisika Hangar, Poronui, Taharua Road
Transport: Heli - Hike - Van
Cost: $165
Medium Grade Tramp.
May be cancelled/postponed due to adverse weather. Other conditions for cancellation/postponement include covid alert level changes.
Participants are asked to bring the following:
Warm clothing
Waterproof and Windproof clothing
Sturdy tramping boots
Sunglasses/sunscreen/hat
Gloves and warm hat
Lunch, snacks and drink
Personal first aid kit
Personal medication
Swimwear
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.