Hamilton: Planting on qe11 Covenant on Kitemoana Station

Leave Hamilton at 8.30, and drive to Rangiriri, where cross river and

travel through Glen Murray to top of hill by cellphone tower, where turn right onto Waikaretu Valley Road. At bottom of valley, take Bothwell Loop Road (on right) to junction with Wairamarama Road, where turn right. A few hundred metrres along this road, Kitemoana Station (no. 2724) is firsthouse on left; park o n lawn in front of the house.

Coffee and muffins provided from 9.30 onwards. We’ll then drive across the farm to plant on the covenant by the stream; gumboot and spades needed. BBQ

lunch provided. There will be time to explore the covenant and farm.

If anyone wants to spend a peaceful (and free) night at the farm, contact Edgar Hensen at: et@hensons.co.nz.

For catering purposes, could all those coming let Philip Hart know (07 856 7992, or prhart@waikato.ac.nz)