P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3

 

 

Hi There Everybody,

The new season is getting away to a really good start, with simply heaps of Yellow Forms stacked up in the mailbox every time I clear it, and a smile on the face of the Treasurer - things were a bit lean there for a while.

IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR SUB, SEND IT IN NOW, or this will be your last newsletter.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY   24  JANUARY  TO  TUESDAY  30  JANUARY  1990

 

If you haven't tried it, you must, and if you have tried it, I know you'll be there again. Our annual get-together at Ngatuhoa is lots of fun and a great way to start the year. You deserve a holiday, and this is it.

No, you won't have to miss the GAMES (we could have our own, of course), but we'll have a TV there, and you can all watch, away from the crowds and the stifling crush in the heat of summer. Cheaper, too.

The Lodge is surrounded by miles of native bush full of birds, with many rivers and streams, waterfalls, diving and swimming holes, weirs, canals and, glow-worms.

There is lots to do, with swimming, canoeing, river rafting, bush walk, flying fox, abseiling, a rifle range (permit required), tramping and trout fishing (get a licence from Rotorua DOC phone 073-479-179). You might also find time for sunbathing or just lazing around.

We make our own fun, too, with our Fancy Undress Ball, games on the Village Green, organised trips to the waterfalls, a regatta, a beach day at Papamoa on the Monday, and indoor games for the evenings. We invite members to send in ideas for the theme for the Fancy Undress Ball, and we'll let you know what it's to be in our next newsletter.

All the details and your booking slip are given on a separate sheet with this newsletter, so you've plenty of time to plan your week or weekend with us in the bush. PLEASE BOOK EARLY.

 

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY - THERE ARE SOME CHANGES

 

 

 

SAUNA: EVERY SUNDAY

at Alladin's Bathhouse, 433 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, from 5 p.m. Cost $6.50 each. Coffee, tea and fruit drinks available free.

SOCIAL NIGHTS:

12 November, 10 December. BYO & plate with heaps on it.

Note: Our evenings at the sauna will continue without a break throughout the summer. Contact: John or Fran 565-219 or phone Alladin's on 786-847.

 

IMPROMPTU RESTAURANT DINNERS

On some Sunday nights we are going to a restaurant for dinner after the sauna, meeting at the sauna and going along as a group. If you would like to join us, please ring John or Fran on 565-219.

 

RICCARD'S

The end-of-year party night will be held on Friday 24 November, 6 - 10 p.m. Our hosts the Hibiscus Coast Sun Club will be putting on a dinner at $5 a head. BYO in plastic flagons please, and bring plastic glasses. Entry $5 adult, $2.80 children. This is the last pool complex on the left as you go through Parakai. Also remember the October swim night on Friday 27th. Restaurant and takeaways available.

Note

We have planned a camping weekend at Kaipara for this weekend, so come straight out after your swim. See diary for details.

 

POSTERS

So far we have sent out over 800 posters, with one enthusiastic member taking 200 of them. All challenges accepted! These posters are free, so write in for them, or get them from Jim at the sauna. The NZNF and the Sun Clubs are having a membership drive this summer, and we want to win!

 

PUBLICITY

We invite members to have a go at writing our FBG Club News item for the March issue of N.Z. Naturist. Please post it to us by 1 December, and the committee will choose which one to send in for publication. Your name will not be published. These articles are a very successful way of publicising our group, and gain us many new members. A strong Free Beach Group is our guarantee that free beaches will always be there. Invite your friends to join us now, and help us to keep our beaches free.

 

OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT IS OUR OWN BARE BODIES ON THE BEACH

 

BEACH LIST

Each member is entitled to only one free copy of our new beach list. Enclosed, with this newsletter is a sheet of alterations and additions made to the list for the 1989 edition. If you have a 1988 beach list (the year is on page 5), please attach this sheet inside the back cover of the book. These changes already appear in the 1989 list. Replacement copies of the book cost $3.50 each.

 

MEMBERS' DIRECTORY

The 89/90 Directory will be printed at the end of November and posted out with your next newsletter.

 

PHOTO COMPETITION

Last time we had a really good display of photographs for our Photo Competition, so I hope you will all be out there with your cameras this summer, clicking away for our contest again next year. The rules are :-

1.  Topics are 'Things We Do' and 'Places We Go'.

2.  Entries must be suitable and available for illustrating our beach list. The committee reserve the right to exclude any entry which is considered unsuitable.

3.  If your photos depict recognisable people, please send in a signed Model Release Form.

4.  Photos which have won prizes in previous FBG Photo Competitions are not eligible.

5.  Please make sure your entries are properly packed. The Free Beach Group accepts no responsibility for entries lost or damaged in transit.

6.  The entry fee is $1 plus 50 cents for each entry. This covers return postage and the cost of mounting for display. Any number of entries may be submitted.

7.  All entries must be received by us no later than Friday 17 August, 1990.

8.  The committee reserves the right to award prizes in each section according to the number of entries received.

9.  COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS must be no larger than 8" x 10" and unmounted. Prizes for this section will be $20 first, $15 second and $10 third.

10. BLACK and WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS must be unmounted, and preferably 5" x 7" or 5" square. Prizes will be $15 first, $10 second and $5 third.

 

 

 

COUNTRY CORNER:

Thank you for all your lovely letters, the enthusiasm out there is just great. Our local organisers have all been busy, and I am pleased. to present our first newsletter and diary for another city. Good one, Mainlanders!

The Wellington Swim Night was a great success, and will be followed up with another evening on 15 October, probably too late for this newsletter, but I hope you all enjoy yourselves, and get LOTS of people to come.

Frank Peek has sent us an account of the first swim night:

 

WELLINGTON SWIM NIGHT

 

Sunday 10 September was a exciting day for Wellington members of the Free Beach Group, with the first swim night of the Wellington Sun Club, organised by NZNF President June Campbell—Tong.

Our local organiser Bill Baine warmly invited us to rendezvous during the afternoon at his home in Eastbourne. For those of us who could make it, this gave us the opportunity to meet and share ideas. We then proceeded in convoy to the Porirua East Aquatic Centre, no longer feeling like isolated individuals. We were delighted that members came from as far afield as Masterton, certainly an encouraging sign for the future.

So, off we went to the Aquatic Centre, which is very easy to find, simply by following the signs as one leaves the motorway and turns into Porirua East. A friendly welcome was extended to us all by June Campbell-Tong. With children entering at no charge, and adults paying only $3, we reflected on how inexpensive this wholesome recreation was, in comparison to the fees that one pays for practically anything else.

The Aquatic Centre was an ideal venue, with a full-size heated pool and a toddlers' pool, complete with kayaks, ropes, sprinklers and all sorts of inflatable tubes that can give tremendous fun to anyone daring enough to try and stay on them - and tremendous entertainment to those who prefer to watch.

With indoor barbecue facilities there was every opportunity for a great way to spend a Sunday evening. Forty adults were able to come, with about ten children, which were sufficient numbers to ensure that the evenings continue, even if the fee is raised to $4 - those who were there would be happy to pay more.

For some, it was their first experience of social nudity, having merely been private nudists at home. For the first-timers, it was immediately obvious that family social nudity is something completely natural and honest; we were nude, but by no means lewd; and, all in all, it is a sheer normal, natural and healthy way of being.

We left the pool feeling that, at last, something is being done in the Wellington area. This is a great initiative by June Campbell-Tong, whom we thank very much indeed. We all look forward to the next swim night, and hope our members will bring as many friends as possible.

 

Thank you, Frank.

 

We now have eight members living in Rotorua, and it would be nice if you could find a local spot to meet - a beach at one of your lakes, perhaps? There is also ample opportunity in Rotorua for private spa pools. If someone would like to suss out a suitable venue, you could all meet, say, once a month, and share the cost. Would anyone step forward and offer to be local organiser for this area?

Tauranga members are reminded of your swim nights at Fernland Spa, on the first Friday of each month at 10 p.m. This is open to all sun club members and genuine nudists. David is planning beach days at Papamoa over the summer, and of course, we expect to see all of you at Ngatuhoa. More news next time.

Folks around New Plymouth can also expect to see a fair bit of FBG publicity, with plans for beach days, sports days, tramping trips and other events in the pipeline. So do urge all your friends to get with it and join us NOW.

And to all those members tucked away by themselves in odd corners of the country, I send my special good wishes. Your loyal support for free beaches keeps me going. Please keep in touch.

 

 

MISSING TOWELS:

If you find you have gone home from the sauna with a towel that doesn't belong to you, please don't be embarrassed about returning it. We know our towels are all the same, and can understand mistakes. But some of us can't afford to replace them. Thanks.

 

MEMBER'S REQUEST:

Would anyone have a spare berth in a caravan at the NZNF Rally in Wellington? Will share expenses. If you can help, ring Fran 565—219.

 

HAWAIIAN TOURS:

One of our members is involved in organising sightseeing tours to Hawaii. Two departure dates on 26 December 1989 and 3 January 1990. The tours include visits to free beaches. For further information, please write TCI Educational Tour, c/o P.O. Box 28-037, Wellington 5, or phone WN 04-666-189.

 

COMMITTEE:		President - John Riggir 565-219
		Secretary - Adrianne Caldwell 881-601
		Treasurer/Membership Secretary - Jim Peddieson 559-730* Ask for Jim
		Public Relations - Tony Wilson 627-9726
		Committee - Fran Riggir 565-219
			Tom Lewis 418-1890
			Adrienne Jury 567-519
			Gwen Annabell 833-8066*
		Local Contacts -		Bernard Holibar PUK 085-87-973
				Adele Stevenson TG 075-56-468
				David Taylor TG 075-69-843
				Doug and Peggy Ball NU 067-33-393
				Bill Baine WN 04-628-514
				Joyce Fleming CH 03-227-990

 

DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER:

28 November. Your January-February newsletter is due out before Christmas.

 

Good Sunning, Everyone!

 

 

P.S. We think some of our mail may have gone astray. If your cheque is not cleared within 12 days of posting, or your receipt does not arrive, please let us know.

 

DOUG BALL Photography 16 Selwyn St.   New Plymouth,  New Zealand  Ph (067) 33-393 Colour and Black and White Processing Personal Service

FREE BEACH MEMBER Male, mid—forties, seeks a week of relaxation mid—January. Can anyone accommodate or offer secluded beach or bush location within 100 kms of Auckland. Interests: swimming, photography, sunbathing, gardening. Can offer $100. Phone AK 09-862-975.

 

 

AN EXCITING NEW PRODUCT FOR ALL SUNLOVERS

 

"EYE SHIELDS" are designed for greater comfort when sunbathing, reducing glare and preventing marks being left around the eyes after sunbathing. Being light, they prevent sweating around the nose and eyes as sunglasses do. Available in five colours: Red, Green, Blue, Mauve and Black. $3.00 a pair or 2 pairs for $5.75 (postage included).

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I enclose cheque/money order for $_________ SEND TO: Designer Plastics,

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	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3

NOVEMBER DIARY

 

LABOUR WEEKEND CAMP AT URETITI: Saturday 21 October to Monday 23 October.

High tides 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3.10 p.m.

Come for the day, or come for the weekend. It's a lovely beach, with lots of space for camping under big pine trees. City water, cold, showers and flush toilets. No dogs. From State Highway 1, 6 km north of Waipu, turn east into the Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve camping ground. Supplies at Ruakaka, 3 km further north. Contact: John or Fran 565-219.

 

BEACH DAY AT TINOPAI: Sunday 22 October. High tide 6 p.m.

From Uretiti we will go across to a private property at Tinopai which we have been invited to use for camping and day trips. Turn off State Highway 1 at Brynderwyn and drive out through Mungataroto to Matakohe, then follow the signs 20 km to Tinopai. Turn left into Ngatoto Road, go 1 km to a letterbox marked 'Williams' then turn right and go about 1 km through two gates to the end of the road. The owner's name is Don Ovens. Contact: Adrianne 881-601.

 

BEACH DAYS AT EMIEL'S BEACH, ORPHEUS BAY: Saturday 28 Oct & Sunday 29 October.

High tides 10.15 a.m. and 11 a.m.

From Titirangi follow signs toward Huia, turn left at Huia Point Lookout sign.

Track entrance 200m along on left, in corner of grassy area. Contact: Adrianne 881-601.

 

BEACH DAYS AT MELLONS BAY: Saturday 4 November and Sunday 5 November.

High tides 11.50 a.m. and 12.40 p.m.

Drive out towards Howick, then turn left at the top of the hill into Mellons Bay Road. Go right down to two car parks at the bottom. Walk east to the far end of the beach, about five minutes' walk. Contact: Adrianne 881-601.

 

BEACH DAYS AT EMIEL'S BEACH, ORPHEUS BAY: Saturday 11 Nov & Sunday 12 Nov.

High tides 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

See directions above.

 

BEACH DAYS AT FITZPATRICK BAY: Saturday 18 November and Sunday 19 November.

High tides 12 noon and 1 p.m.

A very pretty little beach at Birkenhead. Try it - you'll like it. From Birkenhead, go along Mokoia Road and, turn left just past Foodtown into Balmain Road. Go 1 km, veer right at the kindergarten and go down to the bottom of the hill. Walk straight ahead along a wide track, about 10 minutes' easy walk to the beach. Contact: Adrianne 881-601.

 

CAMPING WEEKEND AT KAIPARA: Saturday 25 November and Sunday 26 November.

High tides 9.30 a.m. and 10.15 a.m.

Come to the hot pools, then come on out for a weekend away at this lovely little camping spot beside the beach. From Parakai follow the main South Kaipara Road 34 km to a T junction where Trig Road goes off on the left. Turn right and go 1.8 km to the farm gate. Turn right over the cattle stop into the farm entrance, between concrete side walls. Drive 1 km down to the camping area at the beach. Water taps and pit toilets. A donation of $10 per vehicle per night, please. No dogs. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH PETROL.

 

Contact: John or Fran 565-219.

BEACH DAYS:

Saturday beach outings have been requested, and for most weekends, these will be held at the same place as the Sunday outing. There may not always be a committee member present, so PLEASE TAKE YOUR FLAG - it is good advertising.

 

 

 

	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3

DECEMBER DIARY

 

BEACH DAYS AT EMIEL'S BEACH, ORPHEUS BAY: Saturday 2 Dec & Sunday 3 December.

High tides 1.40 p.m. and 2.30 p.m.

See directions below.

 

BEACH DAYS AT ST. LEONARD'S BEACH: Saturday 9 December and Sunday 10 December.

High tides 4.50 p.m. and 5.45 p.m.

From Takapuna, drive south along Lake Road, turn left into St.Leonard's Road, park at the end. Go down steps to the beach, walk south.

BEACH DAYS AT MELLON'S BAY: Saturday 23 December and Sunday 24 December.

High tides 4.40 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Drive out towards Howick, then turn left at the top of the hill into Mellon's Bay Road. Go right down to two car parks at the bottom. Walk east to the far end of the beach.

 

BEACH DAY AT ST. LEONARD'S BEACH: BOXING DAY Tuesday 26 Dec. High tide 6 p.m.

See directions above.

 

BEACH DAYS AT EMIEL'S BEACH, ORPHEUS BAY: Saturday 30 December, Sunday 31 December, Monday 1 January.

High tides 12.30 p.m., 1.15 p.m. and 2 p.m. See directions above.

 

SUMMER CAMP AT URETITI:

From Christmas to mid-January, various members will be camped at the Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve. Treat yourself to a relaxing holiday at our favourite camping spot. Casual camping among pine trees right beside the beach. Glorious white sandy surf beach, good fishing, and lots of nudists. City water, cold showers and flush toilets. Fireplaces. No dogs. Camp is situated on State Highway 1, 6 km north of Waipu, opposite Mountfield Road. Supplies and petrol at Waipu or Ruakaka, 3 km further north. Contact before Xmas: John or Fran 565-219.

 

REMEMBER:

If you are approached on a beach and asked to 'cover up', ask what offence you are committing, which station the police officer comes from, and what action will be taken if you refuse to comply. Get it in writing if you can, and note the time and date.

It is not normal procedure for the police to enforce by-laws.

 

 

 

WELLINGTON DISTRICT DIARY

 

12.11.89 SECOND SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER - FIRST BEACH DAY AT PEKAPEKA

 

From State Highway 1, 4 km north of Waikanae, turn west at the sign to Pekapeka, go l½ km to the end of Pekapeka Road., across the cross-roads to the oar park. Walk along the beach and across a stream 1 km NORTH.

 

19.11.89 THIRD SUNDAY IN NOVEMBER - THIRD AND FINAL 1989 "SWIM NIGHT" at Porirua.

Held at the Aquatic Centre, Bedford Street, Porirua East. Barbecue facilities "on tap". Admission $4, school students FREE. FBG members and friends welcome. Sun Club invited.

 

 2.12.89 FIRST SATURDAY IN DECEMBER - A DATE SET ASIDE FOR VISITING & ASSESSING
FITZROY BAY and LAKE KOHANGATERA LOCALITY

 

A remote area inaccessible to road traffic between Baring Head Lighthouse and. Pencarrow Lighthouse. This coastal and wild lake district has been one of Bill's favourite haunts for years. Given sunshine and a light sea breeze this vast natural beautiful area is excellent for nude abandonment; swimming in flat Cook Strait conditions; sun bathing; coastal and. lake edge walks; and above all acres of high and low grass and. bush-covered hills to roam over and explore. Some interesting history.

 

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET THERE:-

 

(1) By road to car park by bridge associated with locked vehicular access road to Baring Head Lighthouse east of the southern end. of Wainuiomata Coast Road. Walk over the bridge and. up the lighthouse access road, over the saddle ridge, then take the turn off to the right down onto coastal track/road, then proceed. NORTH along this metal road to sand-dune rendezvous some 10 minutes' walk further north of a small stream and obvious coastal grove of Karaka trees on your right.

(2) Second route to get there is from the south end. of Eastbourne's main road (Muritai Road). Proceed south on coast road beyond locked gate on push-bike! (Cleared bikes are usually available at weekends from bike hire business near gate - alas no bikes have carriers so a day back-pack is needed for food and drink.) To be true, a fair bike ride, but given calm, or later in the day fine light-southerly variable conditions - Wellington's arguably best summer weather, the effort can be well worth it. Often clothes can be dispensed. with en route south of Pencarrow Headland. Biking in the nude can be exhilarating! When approaching the Fitzroy Bay rendezvous from Eastbourne it will be found out on the beach some ½ doz chains (100m? - Ed) south of what remains of the Piaka, a vessel wrecked nearby in 1906; it is erected. alongside the coast road a little south of a shingle quarry worked only on weekdays.

 

N.B. The same rendezvous and information applies to the FIRST SATURDAY IN JANUARY - see 6.1.90 - so one can have 'two bites at the cherry' if they wish - one in December, and one in January.

 

If the Saturday/s in question are unsuitable weather-wise, then, fingers crossed, the following day/s - the Sunday/s, can suffice instead. And if conditions for the Fitzroy Bay locality on the respective Sunday/s are still unsuitable, then maybe local conditions at No. 265A Muritai Road (main road), Eastbourne - Bill's private address - could provide a sheltered alternative with clothes-optional facilities, sun bathing and miniature croquet being available, with textile beach swimming two minutes' walk from the front gate.

 

For decisions arrived at regarding the FIRST SATURDAYS AND/OR SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY, ring Bill between 8 and 9 a.m. on the days in question, phone (04)628-514.

 

 

10.12.89 SECOND SUNDAY IN DECEMBER - SECOND BEACH DAY AT PEKAPEKA

 

For directions, see the entry for 12.11.89. If this second Sunday in December be considered unsuitable weather-wise, then, fingers crossed, the following Sunday - the THIRD SUNDAY IN DECEMBER proves O.K.? For decisions arrived at in this regard ring Bill (04)628-514 OR:- Geoffrey (058)35-192 between 8 and 9 a.m. on the day in question.

 

23.12.89 FOURTH SATURDAY IN DECEMBER "QUESTION MARKED" for SOUTH RIVERSDALE BEACH

 

Out east from Masterton. There are a number of FBG members in the Wairarapa, and this east coast locality, not as yet on the FBG Beach List, is believed to be worthy of at least one 'official' visit this summer by FBG members.

N.B. The W'gton local contact - Bill - is a starter and could have 3 to 4 seats in his car. Wairarapa members, this could be your big day, and for all a happy pre Xmas 'DO'.

28.12.89

to   THE N.Z.NUDIST FEDERATION ANNUAL RALLY AT WELLINGTON SUN CLUB

 2. 1.90

 

 6. 1.90 FIRST SATURDAY IN JANUARY - SECOND VISIT TO FITZROY BAY and LAKE KOHANGATERA

 

For full details see the entry for the first Saturday in December, 2.12.89.

 

14. 1.90 SECOND SUNDAY IN JANUARY - THIRD BEACH DAY AT PEKAPEKA

 

For details see the entry for 12.11.89. If this third Sunday in January is unsuitable, ring Bill (04)628-514 or Geoffrey (058)35-192 between 8 and 9 a.m. for information.

 

20. 1.90 ?? IDEAS PLEASE. (Yes. How about Christmas Bay, a sheltered little bay to the south of Castlepoint Beach. 15 minute walk straight up and over the hill to the south of The Gap. OR Whatarangi, also Dee Dees and Ning Nong - all these are surfing beaches accessed from Martinborough - Adrianne)

 

24. 1.90 FREE BEACH GROUP MEMBERS AND FRIENDS GET-TOGETHER AWAY FROM IT ALL AT FABULOUS NGATUH0A LODGE - HOPE A CONTINGENT OF YOU CAN MAKE IT - Adrianne.

 

 3. 2.90 FIRST SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY - FITZROY BAY - see arrangements for the first Saturdays in December and January.

 

11. 2.90 SECOND SUNDAY IN FEBRUARY - FOURTH AND FINAL BEACH DAY AT PEKAPEKA

See previous entries for details.

 

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To all Wellington District members,

How is this for starters? Remember to take everything you need when you go to the beach - some of the places we go to are fairly isolated. Take drink, lunch, sun-hat and towel, suntan lotion and maybe insect repellent. Also, TAKE YOUR FLAG, so that you can find each other.

I am planning to go to the NZNF AGM on 28 December, and will spend some time cruising around the local beaches while I am in the area, so I might meet up with some of you.

My suggestions for Wairarapa venues, for 20.1.90, come out of another beach list called "The New Zealand Surfing Guide" by Mike Bhana, which I found on the shelf at the local library. Some of you may already know these beaches, or may be tempted to do a little exploring.

By the way, this newsletter is all Bill's work - I am only the typist And I hope to suss out your lake, Bill, it sounds just like my kind of place.

Look forward to meeting you all.

 

	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3

 

WELLINGTON DISTRICT

 

For too many years the Wellington/lower North Island members of the Free Beach Group have, in the main, gone it alone. Not really since the mid to late 1970's have opportunities been arranged for FBG members to socialise in the open and elsewhere.

 

For years our fellow members of the Free Beach Group in greater Auckland have socialised at appropriate outdoor and indoor places, summer and winter, almost every week throughout the year.

 

A number of Wellington members will recall a well-structured questionnaire prepared and sent out by one of our local members, Grant Pepper, towards the end of last summer. With opportunities these last two months for some of us Wellingtonians to chat at the 'SWIM NIGHTS' at Porirua East Aquatic Centre, we agree that individualism on the part of local members should be respected, but that with a new beach season getting underway, an arranged Wellington Diary of social opportunities for interested members and their friends should henceforth be re-established regularly throughout the year. This initiative has the unconditional support of "headquarters" up north, fronted by our indomitable (!) Secretary, Adrianne.

 

So the "SWEET SIXTEEN WEEKS OF HIGH SUMMER" have been programmed and a copy is printed overleaf.

 

It will be noted a monthly regular BEACH DAY at Pekapeka is planned for the SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH OF HIGH SUMMER. The THIRD SUNDAY is also set down for Pekapeka should the second Sunday in the month prove inclement. To find out if this fixture has had to be postponed, phone Bill on (04)628-514, or with discretion, Geoffrey at Waikanae (058)35-192* between 8 and 9 a.m. on the day in question.

 

Other fixtures and venues planned and proposed are detailed in the Wellington Diary and entered on the 'Easyfind Calendar'. These are variable and not organised on a monthly pattern. Please note there are some question marks on the 'Easyfind', and also a number of Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays not ear-marked. If anybody has suggestions for these days, I'll see you at Pekapeka on 12 November. Auckland and Christchurch have full calendars.

 

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE EXTRA AND FINAL SWIM NIGHT FOR 1989.

 

See the Diary entry for SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER. These excellent swim nights at the Aquatic Centre in Porirua East are arranged by June Campbell-Tong, President of the N.Z. Nudist Federation. They have proved a great success, and June intends reinstating them in April and having them on a regular timetable throughout next year.

 

FOOTNOTE: Palmerston North members are reminded that Pekapeka Beach is not all that far away - we expect to see you there!

 

 

 

 

	P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3
	CHRISTCHURCH NEWSLETTER

 

Fourteen of us gathered at Gerald and Sue's place for the first of what we hope will be many a good get-together of the Christchurch Free Beach Group. We're putting posters all over the place and feel that the free beach idea will really catch on this summer.

Bill and Marlene who have recently been to Europe told us how being part of the European community has affected British attitudes to nudity. More of that later.

We pooled all our information and ideas and came up with a number of plans for summer and winter venues. Many of these ideas are yet to be explored.

In the meantime we decided to begin with a regular four-weekly programme of beach trips, but we are cooking up future plans for other outings, holidays and social gatherings all the year round.

Speaking of cooking, we also had a discussion on the depletion of the ozone layer and the need to protect ourselves, and children in particular, from the fierce rays of the sun which we get down here in the Mainland. Investment in a beach umbrella is recommended.

Saturday was chosen for outings instead of Sunday for these reasons:

(1) All parents present agreed that it is hectic getting children home on a Sunday evening and preparing for school next day;

(2) There are fewer people on the beach on a Saturday;

(3) If the weather is bad on the Saturday, the outing will take place on the Sunday.

Since we are a small group (at present!) we agreed to have a list of each others' names and phone numbers for impromptu arrangements - this is enclosed.

 

CHRISTCHURCH DIARY

 

1st Sat/Sun in month: WOODEND BEACH Dates: 4 November, 2 December.

 

Very easy to find. Signposted off the Main North Road (State Highway 1). Walk south along the beach till you find a suitable spot or see the Fred Bear flag.

 

2nd Sat/Sun in month: TUMBLEDOWN BAY Dates: 11 November, 9 December.

 

From State Highway 75 to Akaroa, turn right at Little River and follow the signs up the bill towards Te Oka Bay. Winding road 13 km. Go through a farmyard and it's the first bay you come to (Te Oka is the second bay around). Park, and walk across grassy area to the beach. There is no shade at Tumbledown Bay, so take your hats and sun umbrellas.

 

3rd Sat/Sun in month: WAIKUKU BEACH Dates 21 October, 18 November, 16 December.

 

From State Highway 1, turn east at sign to Waikuku Beach. Drive through settlement to Cross Street. Turn right and follow track to South end car park area. Walk thru sand-hills to beach and find a good spot.

 

4th Sat/Sun in month: CAMP BAY Dates: 28 October, 25 November, 23 December.

 

Follow State Highway 75 to Motukarara. Turn left and head over Gebbie's Pass to Diamond. Harbour. Continue on through Purau onto a shingle road, which stops near a farmhouse. Walk l00m to the beach. The whole beach is FREE!

 

 

THINGS TO BRING:

A picnic lunch and a DRINK, your HAT and beach umbrella, towel, suntan lotion, bucket and spade, barbecue and what have you. Also, BRING YOUR FRIENDS.

Look forward to seeing you there, mainlanders!

 

 

 

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Reprinted from 'Nude and Natural' (formerly 'Clothed With the Sun')

 

 

Wednesday 24 January to Tuesday 30 January 1990

 

Ngatuhoa is a youth camp deep in the bush of the Kaimai Ranges. The camp has a bunkhouse with 50 comfortable beds, a large dining room with fireplace, and kitchen with a six-hob gas cooker, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery. There is an undercover barbecue area and a large fridge, a recreation hail with spare mattresses, hot showers and flush toilets. There is plenty of room for tents and camper-vans.

 

THINGS TO TAKE:

All your own food, milk and drinks; blankets, pillow, warm clothing for the evenings, torch, insect repellent and personal gear. Please take all your empty bottles home with you.

 

MEETING TIMES:

Wednesday 2 p.m. Friday 7 p.m. Saturday 10.30 a.m.

 

YOU MUST BE THERE ON TIME OR YOU WILL BE LEFT BEHIND

 

Meet at the top of the bill at the junction of State Highway 29 and Thorn Road, as shown on the map. The trip takes 3½ - 4 hours from Auckland. Ngatuhoa is 23 km off the main road, through two locked gates, and we must travel as a group. Vehicles are not permitted to use the forestry roads except for coming in and going out.

 

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF PETROL:

Fill up at Matamata or Tauranga, depending on where you're coming from.

 

NO CARAVANS: The forest roads are not suitable for towing a caravan.

PERMITS: Are required for dogs and firearms. Definitely NO CATS.

CHILDREN: Must be watched at all times and not allowed to wander.

NO SMOKING and NO DOGS are permitted in the main building.

CLUB ETIQUETTE: "If your bum is bare, cover the chair, or don't sit there".

People going off on walks must write the details on the blackboard.

Courtesy is requested after the social not to disturb those sleeping.

Any problems that arise should be referred immediately to members of the committee.

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NGATUHOA LODGE BOOKING SLIP

Please print clearly

 

NAME ______________________________________ TELEPHONE ______________

 

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

 

_______ Adults @ $4 per night Sleeping in lodge _______ 

 

_______ Children @ $2 per night Camping on grounds _______ 

 

24 25 26 27 28 29 (Circle nights) Amount enclosed. $ _______ 

 

Please CROSS your cheque and make it payable to: Free Beach Coup Inc.

 

Return this form with your cheque by 15 January 1990 to Free Beach Group,

P.O. Box 41-171,

I CAN OFFER/REQUIRE transport for _____ people St. Lukes,

Auckland 3.