KIWI SEARCH & CAMP TAWHARANUI

WELCOME EVERYONE
Join us for searching for kiwi and camping at Tawharanui. Red torch lights only when kiwi searching as it's the least disruptive to their behaviour. In the morning we'll explore some of the walking tracks on Tawharanui Peninsula.

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
4:00pm Arrive at Tawharanui Campground, set tents, enjoy dinner.
6:00pm Start walking to look for kiwi.
6:47pm Twilight ends. Return to campground maybe 10pm.

Note 1: Tawharanui car entry gate locks automatically at 7pm.
If arriving after 7pm you'll need to park near this gate and walk 1.6km to Tawharanui Campground.

Note 2: Additional padlocked gate for campers only.
Padlock code is in booking email.
If not camping leave your car near the padlocked gate and walk 700 metres to Tawharanui Campground.

SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
8:00am Let's explore some of the walking tracks of Tawharanui Peninsula: Ecology Trail, North Coast Track, Takatu Point Lookout, South Coast Track, Fishermans Track and West End Track.

MAPS
Location of 7pm auto-locking gate is here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-36.3762,174.8186,100m

Location of padlocked car gate for campers is here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-36.3722,174.8241,100m

Location of campground is here:
https://www.google.com/maps/@-36.3673,174.8259,100m

RED TORCH LIGHTS ONLY
Buy a strong red light torch, or look using mine.
Red headlights aren't strong enough.
No red cellophane on white lights, they don't produce a sufficiently red light.

BOOK CAMPGROUND HERE:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/stay-at-park/Pages/accommodation-details.aspx?itemID=79

GEAR
Red torch lights only when searching kiwi.
Batteries for torch.
Red headlight for seeing path.
Backpack.
Tent, sleeping bag & mat.
Pack liner to waterproof gear.
Food and water.
Warm-when-wet breathable layers (e.g. merino shirt, merino jumper, puffy synthetic-filled jacket).
Rain jacket.
Hiking shoes or boots.

GETTING THERE
Use the comments section below to offer a lift or ask for a lift.
If 1 passenger give driver $30.
2 passengers $25 each.
3 passengers $20 each.
Drivers remember to pay $5.20 road toll.

BEST PRACTICE
Your safety is your responsibility.
Tell someone your plans.
We will stay together.