TRIP REPORT: Motunau

As there was insufficient interest in Rakaia the trip was cancelled. The 4 of us who were registered decided to go to Motunau for the weekend. This proved to be a great decision as the weather was kind and there were many photographic opportunities.  We stayed in a lovely old character house surrounded by big gum trees, awoke to a chorus of bell-birds and spent many pleasant hours on the beaches at Motunau and Napenape.
Many thanks to Judy for a great weekend.
Kath Varcoe

TRIP LEADER:

Judy Ashton

LOCATION:

Rakaia Gorge area staying at Glenroy Lodge

HOW TO GET THERE:

Go to Darfield and turn left towards the Rakaia Gorge on Highway 77 - continue on past Glentunnel until you come to Downs Rd (well sign posted to Glenroy Lodge and a memorial on the right). Turn left and straight right in Sleemans Rd - after a very short drive you go down a small steep windy road and at the bottom the entrance to the camp is on the left. The gate is not locked but close it behind you and follow the signs to Bellbird Wing car park.

COST:

$30 for two nights plus food transport etc  (Shared meal Saturday night)
Please pay Treasurer or Judy at meeting on 15 August or post a cheque made out to Nature Photography Society Inc to Judy by 29 August

WHAT TO TAKE:

Pillow, bedding, towels and 2 tea towels, all your personal requirements and food for breakfast and lunches (there is a full kitchen with microwaves etc) and something for a pot luck dinner on the Saturday night and all things to produce lovely photos.

More details on the Forum

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