Description
Rangers from Rotorua invite you to join our monthly volunteer days. The activities and the location will vary from month to month.
As well as helping out DOC rangers and community groups, you'll also get to learn about the history of the project area, go on a walk, or even catch a glimpse of some of the amazing wildlife.
Dates
April 2022
Track maintenance of Okere Falls Track
When: Wednesday 27 April, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
What: Track maintenance with the recreation and historic DOC rangers.
Where: Okere Falls
Task: Maintaining the track, foliage and carpark. Around 2 km.
Requirements:
- Medium fitness and able to carry tools and equipment.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
May 2022
Track maintenance of Tarawera Trail
When: Wednesday 18 May, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
What: Track maintenance with the recreation and historic DOC rangers.
Where: Tarawera Trail
Task: Track and foliage maintenance.
Requirements:
- Medium–high fitness and able to carry tools and equipment.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
June 2022
Timber retrieval Mokaihaha Rotohokahoka Track
When: Wednesday 15 June, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
What: Retrieve a stack of unused timber from track.
Where: Mokaihaha Rotohokahoka Track
Task: Move timber from track to trailer.
Requirements:
- High fitness and able to carry heavy timber lengths.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
July 2022
Track maintenance of Hinehopu/Hongis Track
When: Wednesday 13 July, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
What: Track maintenance with the recreation and historic DOC rangers.
Where: Hinehopu/Hongis Track
Task: Maintaining the track and foliage.
Requirements:
- Medium fitness and able to carry tools and equipment.
- Comfortable hiking boots.
Purpose: Keeping tracks accessible and attractive to ensure public stay on the tracks.
What to expect
Volunteers may find themselves tackling invasive weeds, helping with pest control, planting trees, or listening to recordings to try and pick out kiwi calls. Some tasks may be physically demanding.
You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the task.
Transport may be provided – check with the office.
For track and maintenance days you can expect to do the following:
- Use hand tools to trim any low hanging branches/vines or encroaching
- Collect rubbish
- Remove debris from tracks
- Work on general track maintenance
What to bring
- Food for lunch
- Drinking water
- Sun hat
- Raincoat
- Personal medication
- Camera
- Phone
- Good footwear (boots preferred)
- Back pack
- Appropriate clothing
DOC will provide
- Safety Hi-vis vest
- Gloves and eye-wear if required
- Hand-tools
- First-aid kit
Contact
For more information and to register for any of the above, contact:
Catherine Noble, Ranger
Phone: +64 275 423 683
Email: cnoble@doc.govt.nz