Piano Flat – historic water race restoration
Introduction
Volunteers will carry out maintenance on the historic water race in the Piano Flat area, the only known operational water race in Southland.Project number: 6
Location: Piano Flat, Waikaia Forest, Northern Southland
Dates
4 volunteers for 5 days
TRIP A: Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October 2024
TRIP B: Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March 2025
Description
The work will involve clearing weeds, cutting back vegetation, earthworks and fluming maintenance. This beautiful location has great opportunities for trout fishing, bush walks and photography.
What to expect
Fitness/skill level
Medium to high fitness level. There is some steep terrain in the area and this trip may involve carrying some heavy equipment and working in the rain. Basic carpentry skills would be useful but are not essential.
Accommodation
Local accommodation will be arranged in Waikaia and the successful applicants will be notified.
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 the day the trip starts. Alternatively, volunteers can meet at Piano Flat – please advise the trip leader if you wish to do this. Volunteers will be returned to the DOC workshop at around 4:00 pm on the last day.
Contribution towards food and transport
$160 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 |
| invercargill@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |
