Back by (I hope) popular demand, this is the 4th year of my camping and Cannonball Run weekends. For anyone who hasn't attended before, 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. Stay for as little or as much as you like, and hope to see you there.
So what's this particular event all about?
As a twist on previous years, this year's Cannonball Run will be in and around the town of Otaki, with this event being held at Reds Cafe.
You can view their Facebook page HERE to get an idea of their catering and facilities.
The event will be based here. Come along to share in a couple of hours of caching chat and companionship, with the added extra of participating in a local treasure hunt (participation optional). Having been influenced (as a teenager) by such films as "Cannonball Run", "Gumball Rally", and "It's a mad mad mad mad world", this treasure hunt will be a vehicular team-based thing, with a few small prizes on offer. I anticipate teams should consist of approx 4 people, and anyone wanting to join in can be placed into a team on the day. The teams will go out at staggered times during the event and then always return to base with (hopefully) the desired information.
No prep necessary on your part, and if that all sounds like too much for you then simply come and join those of us staying at the cafe.
And then maybe hang around afterwards as I hope to get a new cache or two published :)
Please Note: FTF logs will not be allowed on this event. Events are 'attended' rather than 'found'.
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 1st Mar. GCAJ8G3 Cannonball Run IV Weekend - Meet, Greet and Set Up
Sat 2nd Mar. GCAJ8GA Cannonball Run IV - Start your engines!
Sat 2nd Mar. GCAJ8GC Cannonball Run IV Weekend - Gourmet Games Night
Sun 3rd Mar. GCAJ8GD Cannonball Run IV Weekend - Cleanup CITO and Farewell