Molesworth care code
Didymo:
To prevent the spread of the aquatic pest didymo, please comply with Biosecurity New Zealand guidelines at www.biosecurity.govt.nz and check, clean and dry all equipment.
To report a suspected find of didymo to Biosecurity New Zealand, contact Ministry of Fisheries Exotic Disease and Pest emergency hotline: 0800 809 966.
Fires are prohibited
Fire risks damaging protected natural areas in Molesworth, exposing soil to erosion and destroying vegetation. It can also threaten critical winter feed for cattle. Open fires are not allowed, even in cottage fireplaces. Use portable stoves for cooking.
Leave gates as you find them
Molesworth is a working farm. Please leave gates as you find them, ensuring they are properly latched. Failing to shut a gate can mean days of extra work in re-mustering blocks and separating mixed mobs of cattle.
If there is no gate and you need to cross a fence, climb carefully through or over the fence at a post or style.
Keep vehicles to the formed roads which are provided for public access
This is a vast property where weather and road conditions can change rapidly; it is important that you can be found quickly if isolated. Off-road driving can damage fragile plants, spread weeds, and risks starting a fire.
Dogs are prohibited without a permit
Dogs endanger native wildlife and can upset and transfer diseases to livestock. Hunters may apply for written consent to bring a dog into some areas.
Protect native plants and animals
Molesworth supports plant and animal species which are unique and often rare. Damaging or removing native plants and animals destroys part of this special environment.
Help reduce the spread of weeds
Care must be taken not to carry plant material onto Molesworth, including checking for seeds and for aquatic weed plants on water craft.
Remove rubbish
Rubbish is unattractive, harmful to farmed animals as well as wildlife and can increase vermin and disease. Plan your visits to reduce rubbish, and carry out what you carry in.
Bury toilet waste
Use the toilets provided. Otherwise, bury your toilet waste in a hole well away from waterways, tracks, campsites, and huts. Campervans are not to discharge waste on Molesworth.
Keep streams and lakes clean
Rivers such as these need to be kept clean
When cleaning and washing, take the water and wash well away from the water source. Soaps and detergents are harmful to water-life, so tip used water into the soil where it will be filtered. Water may be contaminated so boil it for at least three minutes before drinking, filter, or chemically treat.
Respect our cultural heritage
The historic buildings on Molesworth are a reminder of our past. Treat these places with consideration and respect.
Enjoy your visit
Take a last look before leaving an area; will the next visitor know that you have been there? Protect the environment for your own sake, for the sake of those who come after you, and for the environment itself.
Please remember
Remember - your safety is your responsibility.
Toitu te whenua (Leave the land undisturbed)
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