Mustn't forget that World Wetlands Day is Feb 2 - to mark the day that the RAMSAR convention was signed in India in 1971.
DoC (Waikato?) is holding some events on Feb 6th to celebrate the day...
Lake Kaituna 10am – 12 noon Lake Serpentine 2pm – 4pm
• Guided walks/talks • Guided walks/talks
• Wetland treasure hunt Sneak peek at big plans for ‘The Serp’
• Interact with live fish • Waikato Wetlands online directory launch
• Wetland plant display
• BYO picnic lunch • Kayaking (subject to minimum number bookings –
How to get there:
The events are both drive-yourself, but please register your interest before the event.
Lake Kaituna (Lake B) can be accessed from the Hayes property, 400 Lake Road, Horsham Downs (north of Hamilton)
Lake Serpentine is located on the left of State Highway 3 when heading south from Ohaupo to Te Awamutu
Bring: Appropriate clothing and footwear, sunscreen and hat, water, a picnic lunch, money for kayaking and blueberry ice cream at Lake Serpentine.
RSVP/Contact: Elisa Karwowski (DOC)
Ph: (07) 850-8378 or email ekarwowski@doc.govt.nz