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FRESHERS TRIP 2012: TOTARA FLATS

FRESHERS TRIP 2012: TOTARA FLATS

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ST PATRICKS DAY EDITION

What is “FRESHERS” ?

Freshers is VUWTC’s first tramping trip of the year.

The trip is fairly easy going, and is a great way to explore the country, meet new people, and share a few drinks.

Long-time friend and VUWTC life-member, David Hasselhoff, explains:

What is “FRESHERS” ?

Now I’m going to tell you a bit more about the trip, because as the Kiwis like to say:

I’m a bloody good c*nt

Long-time friend and VUWTC life-member, David Hasselhoff, explains:

WE WILL MEET AT THE HUNTER CARPARK AT 6PM ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

THERE WILL BE A BIG BUS.

IF SPACE RUNS OUT ON THE BUS…

THERETHERE WILL BE CARS AVAILABLE.

YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE FOOD AND BEVERAGES BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

(Unfortunately our bus can’t make any stops on the way)

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK INTO TOTARA FLATS PROVIDES AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO NEW ZEALAND’S LUSH BUSH ENVIRONMENT

THE WALK IS APPROX FOUR HOURS LONG

THERE WILL BE REGULAR BREAKS FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT

ONCE WE ARRIVE, WE WILL BE CAMPING HERE:

THERE WILL BE A SWIMMING HOLE

AND THERE WILL BE A CAMPFIRE IN THE EVENING

IN ADDITION TO THE SCENIC ENVIRONMENT, YOU WILL GET A TASTE FOR OUR COUNTRY’SWILDLIFE

NEW ZEALAND’S BUSH IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS

BIRDLIFE

THERE

THE FANTAIL, OR PIWAKAWAKA, MAY APPEAR TO PLAY WITH YOU IN THE BUSH.

HOWEVER, DO NOT BE FOOLED.

THEY ARE JUST USING YOU AND YOUR BODY TO DISTURB THE INSECTS THEY EAT AS YOU WALK ALONG THE PATH.

NEW ZEALAND’S BUSH IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS

BIRDLIFE

THERE

THE TUI IS QUITE AGGRESSIVE,AND WILL CHASE OTHER SPECIES AWAY FROMITS FAVOURED FOOD SOURCES.

HOWEVER, DO NOT BE FOOLED.

THE TUI HAS TWO VOICE BOXES, AND COMBINES BELL-LIKE NOTES WITH CLICKS, CACKLES AND WHEEZES TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS AND PLEASINGSYMPHONY.

THERE

OTHER BIRDS INCLUDE THE ROYAL ALBATROSS.

ITS WINGSPAN CAN REACH 3 METRES!

THERE

AND THE ANCIENT MOA

IS FROM ANOTHER AGE ALTOGETHER.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

•You will need to eat dinner before you arrive at 6pm Friday

•Cost will be $30 per person, and includes one group meal on Saturday

•You will need to bring your own food for all other meals (2x breakfast, 2x lunch, snacks, drinks etc.)

•Warm clothes and raincoats are essential.

•Group leaders will email you with further details later in the week

Excuse my language, but I think you will have a f**king good time.

If you don’t believe me (or have any questions) then head to our website:www.vuwtc.org.nz