WILDING FREE AOTEAROA: THE HIKOI
GREAT LAKE CENTRE, TAUPŌ
16-18 October 2024
Our annual conference is run in partnership with the Biosecurity New Zealand (MPI) National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. Join us at the Great Lake Centre on the shores of stunning Lake Taupō. Our theme this year is around future proofing the national programme.
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This year we have a selection of three fantastic field trips to choose from:
Field Trip 1
Lake Taupō Boat Trip
Travel by boat to Whakaipo Bay, with a stop to view the Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings.
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Rangitaiki Frost Flats 4WD Road Trip
Road trip taking in Kaingaroa Forest, Mangeao Frost Flats, Waipunga Valley Frost Flats, Lochinvar Station, Ripia Frost Flats and Lake Taupō.
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Geothermal Explorer Road Trip
Road trip taking in the Nga Awa Purua Reserve, Orakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave, Maunga Kākaramea and the Waiotapu mud pools.
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Please choose carefully below as we have options for Online Only (via Zoom), Conference with a field trip (places limited), or Conference with no field trip. There is also an event dinner on the 17th. Please refer to our refund policy.