Ever since hosting a weekend of events based around my CCE back in March, I've been itching to do it all again. So this is a weekend of caching events that I hope will allow as many people as possible to join us for as much of the weekend as suits them.
A "Meet & Greet" event to kick off the geocaching camping weekend for those who are staying at the Kimberley Reserve, and any others who may not be able to attend the whole weekend but can come along to this.
Everyone is welcome.
Bring along your own Food and Drinks, and join us. There's plenty of takeaway options available in Levin about 7-8km away from this reserve for anyone who doesn't want to cook tonight :)
The mainstay of the weekend will be based at the Kimberley Reserve, on the outskirts of Levin. This reserve allows Motor Homes and Camping (for a maximum of 2 nights) that is completely free of charge. You can learn more from the council website Kimberley-Reserve-Levin
Camping is by permit only. You can sort out your own (free) permit using their online booking form on the link above or else there is a security guard that goes around the campground at about 7pm each evening, and they can issue permits on the spot. They are still free to do it this way.
The facilities there are rudimentary but more than adequate. There are toilets and changing rooms available, drinking water, and good mobile reception here.
Nestled right by the Ohau river, the reserve is no more than 8km max (driving distance) from all the facilities of Levin such as supermarkets, cafes and takeaways, fuel, shops etc.
For anyone who wants to attend the weekend but would prefer a tad more luxury than available at Kimberley, there is a Motor Camp in Levin as well as plenty of Motels etc to choose from.
Event Itinery for the weekend;
Fri 25th Feb. GC9KEX9 Kimberley Weekend Meet, Greet and Set Up
Sat 26th Feb. GC9KEXG Twig's Cannonball Run 2
Sat 26th Feb. GC9KEXJ Kimberley Weekend Gourmet Games Night
Sun 27th Feb. GC9KEXM Kimberley Cleanup CITO and Farewell
"COs are being asked to communicate this by the reviewers in advance, so everyone is aware of the rules required by the Ministry of Health to attend this event.
This Geocaching event has been published at a location which does require vaccine passes as the whole country is now currently under red traffic light conditions. Please note as per the regional guidelines (New Zealand - Geocaching.com Wiki - Geocaching Wiki (groundspeak.com)) which are in line with the ministry of health rules; geocaching events are classed as Social Gatherings and depending on traffic light restrictions may apply.
Please note if you are attending the event, we are being asked to advise everyone;
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- Stay home if ill - or been asked to isolate.
- Please scan QR codes, as required under the traffic light rule on govt.nz.
- Please wear your mask, as required under the traffic light rule on govt.nz.
- The event location/venue will require you to show your vaccine pass.