SOCIETY SUMMER CAMPS

Forest and Bird, Volume 15, Issue 3, 1 August 1984, Page 29

SOCIETY SUMMER CAMPS

COOPERS BEACH, Northland The Far North Branch are holding a camp at Coopers Beach Youth Camp (bunkhouse accommodation), from 26-31 January 1985. Cabins and camp-sites will also be available across the road. Field trips are planned to Puketi Forest, Kaimaumau Swamp, East Beach, Ninety Mile Beach and the Whatuwhiwhi Peninsular. There will be guest speakers each evening. The Far North has many unique plants and some of the best beaches in the country. For application forms and more information write to: _ John McBain, Te Ngaere Beach, RD, Kaeo, Northland. Places will be allocated on 29 September, so do not delay. Sorry, no block bookings. TURANGI, near Lake Taupo Wellington Branch have arranged accommodation in the Turangi Holiday Motor Camp, where two berth cabins are available. Trips will be in and around Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupo, and the dates are confirmed to 29th December to 6th January, 1984. Enquiries to: MrA. Elliott, 49a Burgess Road, Johnsonville. ELTHAM, near Mt Egmont South Taranaki Branch have had to change the venue of their camp to the Presbyterian Camp in Eltham, plus caravan and tent sites in the Eltham Camping Grounds. Those at the camping ground must cater for themselves and provide their own transport. There will be a talk every evening and an outing every day. The dates are 6-12 January 1985, and for more details

please write to: Mr John Burgham, 170 Bridge Street, Eltham. TUATAPERE, Southland Otago Branch have booked Waiau College as the venue for the South Island camp, from 6-12 January 1985. Classroom accommodation is available, and people should bring their own bedding. Trips include walking in Waitutu Forest, jet-boating down the Wairaurahiri River, caving, a two day walk to Port Craig, mapping pingao, fernbirds, etc. Enquiries: Tony Wood, 19 Forfar Street, Dunedin.