Join us for an informative hīkoi around Waipāhīhī Botanical Reserve guided by Kids Greening Taupō Coordinators. Discover various native plants, how to identify them and some of the stories connected to them. Spend time looking for the tiny and not so tiny creatures that live amongst the plants.
The hīkoi will begin at the clubrooms at the bottom of the reserve and wind up and around to the top of the reserve. Participants will learn about the unique native plants found at the reserve as well as the animal life that rely on them. At the top there will be time for bug hunting and free exploration. The hīkoi will then continue back down to the club rooms where participants can choose to eat lunch or explore on their own.
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum Age: All ages (0-15 years with adult supervision)
Max Participants: 30
Meeting Place: Waipāhīhī Botanical Reserve Club Rooms
Cost: Free
Grade: 1
Transport: Own vehicle
Participants are asked to bring
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
Water
Picnic lunch
Backpack to carry gear
Appropriate clothing for the weather
The trip leader reserves the right to refuse anyone who is insufficiently equipped.
Booking fees and canceLLATION
This trip may be cancelled/postponed due to adverse weather.
Mahi Aroha programme
Project Tongariro is proud to deliver the Mahi Aroha Summer programme trips at cost to you. However, this price does not account for the extensive hours of planning, preparation, and dedication contributed by our amazing staff and volunteers.
Please consider adding a small donation as part of your booking to support the ongoing delivery of this programme.
Check, Clean, Dry to stop the spread
Getting outdoors is a fantastic way to explore New Zealand, but it's important to clean your boots and gear to prevent the spread of invasive weed species and pests like didymo that threaten our rivers, lakes, and native ecosystems. Always check your gear for seeds, cleaning and drying thoroughly after every use to help protect NZ’s great outdoors.