Year: 2010

March Updates

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13 to 21 March

Yet another busy week at Project Rameka …

had Bronnie, Jonathan and Simon on their knees, weeding over 1,000 trees. Plant survival is incredible, with no small thanks to Marie and Matt for timely releasing over spring and summer:

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keeping in touch with some Aussie overstayers …

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while Brent, Martin, Bronnie, Simon J, Andrew, Rob, Ryan, and Brett made in-roads on the Odessy (soon followed by Jo and Simon K, not to mention the man behind the camera, Jonathan):

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and Simon biffed some gorse (highly recommended for caber-tossing training):

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But let’s not forget the fun stuff. Great Expectations is living up to its name with locals and visitors alike buffing up the track nicely. And work continues! Next summer could well see the track heading further down-valley. Watch this space.

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The McLellan/Mackenzie tribe stayed a further week on the Project and painted the toilet (thanks Jake and Morag) as well as trapping a number of possums, stoats and rats.

The latest innovation from DOC, causing excitement in pest control circles, two Henry traps are now being trialled on the project. These suckers aim to kill rats, stoats and weasels and reset themselves in an instant. The jury is out but we’ll keep you posted on how they go.

Kids Bike Wise Ride

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KIDS AND CARERS MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE AT PROJECT RAMEKA.

WHEN? Sunday 14th Feb

WHERE? Meet at 10am at start of Rameka Creek gorge by the big totara tree, to sort transport up to Project Rameka. Those who are capable of biking up from there are encouraged to do so; otherwise, car-pooling will reduce the number of vehicles driving up. The road is narrow and parking at the Project Rameka entrance is limited.

WHAT? The ride will start on the Historic Rameka Track which begins just inside the main Project Rameka entrance and then connects to Great Expectations, the first main track being built at Project Rameka. The track is currently about 2.5km long and connects to the road again, about half-way down to the ford. Riders can then ride the track back the same way or ride/push bikes up the road back to the Project Rameka main entrance. Some people may wish to repeat the circuit. At the official opening of Great Expectations in November, one 6yr old boy did the circuit twice (with dad running along behind) and a 10yr old did it 4 times!

HOW? Mountain bikes with fatter tyres and some gears are the best option for riding. If you just want to come and walk the track to check it out first, that’s fine too.

WHO? The ride is probably more suitable to kids 10yrs and older, but younger kids have ridden it, as mentioned above. All kids must have an adult carer with them (e.g. a parent) who is responsible for safety and behaviour. Riders/walkers/runners use the track at their own risk. There are some quite steep drop-offs at the side of the track in places so care is needed. The track itself is suitable for most riders and has been well-used by many people over the summer. Time for more locals to enjoy it as well!

AND there will be a BBQ to follow, at approx 1pm, sponsored by Nikki Ryan from Harcourts Golden Bay.

For more info, contact THE QUIET REVOLUTION CYCLE SHOP