The final stage in the construction of a permanent Pontoon at
Lake Ngaroto was completed recently when this access ramp was
added.
After 40 years the rowers will no longer have to wade through muddy
water to launch their boats.
The Te Awamutu Rowing Club project began late last year.
It received support from the Waipa District Council and the local
business community,sponsorship from funding agencies,materials from
Timmo's ITM Building Centre and labour from Waikeria Prison.
Prison staff,inmates and rowing club members,joined forces to carry
out the installation.
The facility is to be blessed and officially opened early
October.
The public are also welcome to enjoy this facility,when the
rowers are not,that is.
A Bridge too Far!
Lake Ngaroto Wetlands
Once again the logic of children and their interpretation of
surroundings led to the creation of this cache.
Following the guidelines below will help you along your way.
Best done in Daylight to appreciate.
If your GPSr drops reception,there is plenty of clear
areas.
- Start at the added Waypoint.
- Walk the boardwalk,complete with the "Rickety
Bridge".
- Leave the boardwalk and read "The Sign".
- Enter the "Spooky Forest" and continue on.
- Come across a" Large Tree" in the open.
- Enter the "Freaky Forest!" There is light at the
end.
- Into the" Large Clearing",head for the "Row of
Trees".
- Into the "Darkness" again.
- Bridge number 1 "Frog Chorus".
- Bridge number 2 "Mudover".
- Bridge number 3 "In a Clearing".
- Bridge number 4 "Just a bridge".turn left
- Bridge number 5 "Red Carpet".
- Bridge number 6 "Over it we go".
- Bridge number 7 "A Bridge Too Far!".
- Be Wary of Muggles.
Riroriro-The Grey Warbler.
‘Tangi te riroriro, te tohu ö te raumati’.
‘When the riroriro sings, it is a sign of
summer’.
“psychrn”
FOOTNOTE:When placed cache,walk in took 15mins from
carpark.
Take a child with you and see if they can find the listed
items.
Have Fun..We did the whole loop in 1 Hr 10min full loop at
pace.
Track sign 2.5 Hours allow.
Please take care around Ground Zero as to not disturb
area.
Have Fun..." A Bring a child cache"