Project number: 8
Location: Piano Flat, Waikaia Forest, Northern Southland

Dates

4 volunteers for 5 days

TRIP A: Monday 13 October to Friday 17 October 2025

TRIP B: Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March 2026

Description

The work will involve clearing weeds, cutting back vegetation, earthworks and fluming maintenance. This beautiful location has great opportunities for trout fishing, bush walks and photography.

What to expect

Fitness/skill level

Medium to high fitness level. There is some steep terrain in the area and this trip may involve carrying some heavy equipment and working in the rain. Basic carpentry skills would be useful but are not essential. 

Accommodation

Cabins at the Waikaia Camping Ground. 

Pickup/drop-off location and times

Meet at the DOC workshop (at the rear of Marshall Industries), 193 Bond Street, Invercargill at 8:30 am on the day the trip starts. Alternatively, volunteers can meet at Piano Flat – please advise the trip leader if you wish to do this. Volunteers will be returned to the DOC workshop around 4:00 pm on the last day.

Contribution towards food and transport

$160 per person.