victoria university tramping club - first trip
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This slide contains details about our first trip coming up on Friday 16th March. Head to www.vuwtc.org.nz for full details! NOTE: you can download the full presentation which includes the original animations: http://www.slideshare.net/Alex_VUWTC/victoria-university-tramping-club-first-trip/downloadTRANSCRIPT
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FRESHERS TRIP 2012: TOTARA FLATS
FRESHERS TRIP 2012: TOTARA FLATS
DISCLAIMER: SOME IMAGES IN THIS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION MAY HAVE BEEN DIGITALLY ALTERED.
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