ACTIVE summer Take the “Walking Bus” to school!

The Glenside “Walking Bus” is where children, generally aged 5-10 years old, are led along a safe and parent-supervised walk to their school, usually taking 10-15 minutes.

Organiser Andrea Wilson has been thrilled to see the engagement her bus has as they learn about birdlife, flora, local landmarks and how it all relates to their local environment.

Most walks have been dry and very sunny, and in the “bus” hours the wind is generally very light.

If you want advice setting up a “walking bus” for your school, contact Andrea on 021 216 0388.

Shantytown – a chance to pan for gold!

Shantytown, nestled amidst regenerative native rain forest provides a real sense of what it was like to live in New Zealand then and what it means to be a New Zealander now, by allowing you to be both participant and observer in this most dynamic period of its post-Maori colonisation.

Get back to nature at Rarakau Lodge – start of the famous Hump Ridge Track

Shantytown is one of New Zealand’s premier cultural and heritage attractions. A faithfully recreated 1900s pioneer town, born out of, and stimulated by, the great West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s.

Shantytown is located approximately 10km south of Greymouth.

Wellington’s a great place to get out on the water

Kayaking is great for peace and quiet, and yet keeps you fit as well!

When you’re heading into our great Outdoors this summer make sure you see the experts at Canoe & Kayak at 2 Centennial Drive, Ngauranga.

Andy and the team have always been happy to advise about the best option of kayak brands and on-the-water gear including life jackets and protective clothing.

“We live, breathe and sleep for the outdoors so we know what works. It’s who we are” says owner Andy Blake.

As specialists we aim to offer you the best range to give you the best choices. Plus we work hard to resolve all our customers’ needs and concerns.

Andy and the team have always been enthusiastic about the fact their popular kayaks are made right here in New Zealand at Palmerston North and Matamata.

“We price our stock fairly and do not over inflate the price so we can discount you into buying on sales. You will find us very keen to have you as a long term customer and hence will always endeavour to get you a price that you will be very happy with”, says Andy.

They can also competitively and professionally install your roofrack, bikeracks and roofboxes

Rarakau lodge is nestled deep within lush Southland bush, with magnificent ocean and picturesque mountain views. They have the most beautiful sunsets, and breathtaking stars in the night skies. They also offer the closest accommodation to the Hump Ridge Track, being located only a few metres from the start and finish of this world famous track! You can book to relax in their spa after walking this exciting Southland track or try your hand at making your own delicious pizza in the outdoor pizza oven.

There are so many different guided packages available to you during your stay at Rarakau – including hunting, hiking, fishing, whitebaiting, and relaxation packages. Whether you seek adventure or a blissful place to unwind, the experience you have at Rarakau lodge will last you a lifetime.

1304B Papatotara Coast Road, Rowallan, Southland.

Telephone 021 256 4993 email: management@rarakaulodge.co.nz bookings@rarakaulodge.co.nz

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