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Timber Trail Piropiro to Ongrue section followed by dinner in Te Kuiti on way home

Registrations are now closed. 

Participants will need a mountain bike or a good hybrid/gravel bike.  Not suitable for road bikes.

On the Day:

We will meet at 6.30am to arrange bike transport and carpooling outside Cooney Law in Dick Street. We will leave Cambridge in convoy no later than 6.45am to arrive Ongarure at 8.30am

You will need to bring the following:

• Spare tube for your bike and a pump and bike tool kit if you have one
• Enough food and water for the day.  We plan at least 3 stops for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea along the route
• A change of clothes
• Wet weather gear
• Personal medication
• Camera
• Money for the shuttle

We will also be carrying an emergency locator beacon and a small first aid kit.

On the way home we will be stopping in Te Kuiti for dinner at the Railway Station Cafe

SOUTHERN TIMBER TRAIL
Piropiro to Ongarue: 42km
Track category: Easy/Grade 2

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There are a few steep ascents/descents that may require you to get off your bike and push, but generally it is an easy ride. Please note that once you are on the trail there are no escape routes and you are committed to completing the full 42km. You therefore need to be aware of your limits and confident of completing the distance.

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The trail starts at the Piropiro campsite around the 40km marker and winds very gently through lush green native forest to the incredible Maramataha Suspension Bridge. This a perfect spot for a rest and a photo opportunity.

From the bridge to around the 48km mark is a steady climb and the only really tough section of the trail. From this point the trail trends downhill with a few long, fast and exciting sections - the best of these runs for about 10kms from the 67km mark.

At the 74km mark is the Ongarue Spiral, an incredible feat of engineering and hard work. The trail then winds through Forestry and Farm lands to the finishing point in Ongarue.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Whilst this trail is classified as a Grade 2/3 (Easy/Intermediate), it is still a long ride and once on trail there are no escape routes or cellphone coverage. If you are new to cycling or not as fit as you could be you need to be prepared for a long day. The average time to do each section of the ride is around 5 hours (with lots of stops), but some groups have taken up to 8 hours. Ensure you bring enough water and food to last the day, and have suitable gear for both biking in and for the weather conditions.

There is a charge for shuttle of $45 per person payable on the day

Speaker - Mayor Jim Mylchreest

Please note he new date of Saturday 17th April.

An easy walk, suitable for most ages and abilities along the Te Waihou Walkway.  Time: One and a half hours one way to the clear headwaters of the Waihou River.

Bring a picnic lunch and thermos for lunch at the springs.

Transport will be by way of car-pooling.  We will assemble outside Cooney Law in Dick Street at 9.45am and depart 10am for the Springs.  On the way home we will stop off in Tirau for a caffine recharge.

Participants will need sturdy walking shoes or boots and clothing suitable for the conditions on the day.

Registrations are now open.

To register to be a guest for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 2021 press the box  "MEMBERS" or  "REGISTER" and fill in details. If bringing a guest/ partner go to "Register Additional Guests" and enter the guest's details. Make sure you press Save (under Actions) 

This year's theme is "The Meal Mum used to Make".

Hosts will be asked to provide the Main. 

Guests, one of: nibbles and flowers, entree, or dessert

More details to follow.

Queries to Brian or David

To register to be a host for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 2021 press the box to the left "MEMBERS"  or  "REGISTER"and fill in details. If bringing a guest/ partner go to "Register Additional Guests" and enter the guest's details. Make sure you press Save (under Actions) 

This year's theme is "The Meal Mum used to Make".

Hosts will be asked to provide the Main. 

Guests, one of: nibbles and flowers, entree, or dessert

More details to follow.

Queries to Brian or David

Ndew Member event.  John Bullick, Director of Youth/Membership is co-ordinating

New Member event.  Finger food.

District Conference.  Registrations now open.  Early Bird rate $275 if paid by 1 March.  PE Ian Grant co-ordinating.

Overnight to Pinnacles Hut - Kauaeranga Kauri Trail.

Please note change of dates

20 bunks have been booked at the Pinnacles Hut and we are now taking registrations of interest.  Registrations close 7th May.

Hut fees are $20.00 per person payable to David Blewden. 

The Hut is fully equiped with cooking equipment, cutlery, plates etc. 

Participants will need to be reasonably fit as the track up is reasonably challenging.

A menu and food list will be devised closer to the time as will car-pooling arrangements

The hut is about a 15 minute walk below the Pinnacles themselves where there are outstanding views out to sea and over the forest park.  Climbing the Pinnacles just before dusk/dawn to watch the sun set/rise is highly recommended

There is also a one -day walk option and museum visit for the less adventurous

Sat or Sun 17^th/18^th July final date TBC    Rotorua Mountain Bike Park followed by hot soak in the Secret Spot Hot Tubs.  Walking options also available

Sat or Sun 4/5^th Sept final date TBC           Mt Te Aroha climb followed by visit to Te Aroha Mineral Spas