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Introduction

11 - 15 November 2024: Tasks will include clearing wind falls, clearing vegetation using scrub bars and hedge trimmers and remarking the tracks using orange poles and triangles.

Project number: 13
Location: Southland

Dates

3 volunteers for 5 days

Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November 2024

Description

This is a great chance to explore some of Southland’s back country tracks. Area's that may be visited include the Blue Mountains, Takitimu Mountains and Eyre Mountains. The exact location of the trip will be determined by our work programme closer to the commencement of the trip.

Tasks will include clearing windfalls, clearing vegetation using scrub bars and hedge trimmers and remarking the tracks using orange poles and triangles. 

What to expect

Fitness/skill level

Medium to high fitness level. Back country tramping experience is recommended as the terrain can be uneven, muddy and steep in places. Volunteers must be able to carry personal gear and work equipment for long periods of time.

Accommodation

Back country huts or tents. This will be confirmed with the successful applicants.

Pickup/drop-off location and times

Meet at the DOC workshop (at the rear of Marshall Industries), 193 Bond Street, Invercargill at 8.30 am on Monday 11 November. Volunteers will be returned to the same location at around 4.00 pm on Friday 15 November. 

Contribution towards food and transport

$200 per person.

How to apply

Full details on our volunteer programme and how to apply.

Contact

For questions or other volunteer opportunities in the area, contact:

Southland and Otago Volunteer Coordinator

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email invercargill@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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