Southland - backcountry track maintenance

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.