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Fred Bear

 

FREE BEACH News

September - October 1999

FREE BEACH GROUP Inc

PO Box 30 099  LOWER HUTT

email: FredBear@clear.net.nz

 

 

Ngatuhoa 2000

Saturday 22 January to Sunday 30 January

Celebrate Fred Bear's 25th Birthday.

A week of magic in the Kaimai bush setting.

Bush walks, Waterfalls, Glow-worms, Volley ball, Pétanque, Kayaking, Flying-fox, etc;
or just enjoy the solitude.

Festival Weekend

Merry Xmas

Hangi

Disco

Pig-on-the-spit

Dine and Dance

Live Jazz band

and much more.

 

 

An open invitation to past members,
and Sun Club members to join us.

South Island members

Why not make up a party and join in the festivities.
Check out bulk booking fares, it's a unique experience.
Join us at Rotota during the week before Ngatuhoa.

Discount for Registrations received before 15 November 1999.

 

National Committee

President John Groombridge

04 589-5461

Vice PresidentLinda Geeves

(North Island) 04 478-4820

Vice PresidentJoyce Fleming

(South Island) 03 322-7990

Secretary Ian Bushett

04 236-8297

TreasurerJohn Groombridge

04 589-5461

Members 

 Chris Arnold03 318-7622 

 Bill Baine04 562-8514  

 Barry Marten04 567-5216 

 Neil Green04 383-7806

Send all correspondence to the official address

 

LOCAL CONTACTS

Whangarei Roger Morris 

09 435 3623

Auckland Alison & Graham

09 817 8266

Tauranga Ted Lidgard 

07 542 2463

Taranaki John Lowe 

06 752 7915 

Hawkes Bay Murray Ennor 

06 879 6988

Sth Hawkes Bay Hugh Bowles 

06 374 6238

Wellington Linda Geeves

04 478 4820

Marlborough Ed Knowles 

03 574 2144

Nelson Dennis Moynihan

03 544 9550

Christchurch Joyce Fleming 

03 322 7990

Robin Gray

03 389 1919

Merry Xmas

 

It is intended that this Newsletter will be the forum for the expression of ideas, opinions, and criticism; and therefore may not represent official policy.
However the Committee reserves the right to withhold items which it considers prejudicial to the interests of the Free Beach Group Inc.

 

 

           

FREE BEACH   News 

September - October 1999 

 

Page 2 

 

Forum

Joyce Fleming's article on the possibility of a name change from "Group" to "Association" was accompanied by seven reasons for her proposal and she politely invited all members to join in the discussion.

Every member has the right to express an opinion, and to expect a courteous reply by anyone wishing to express a contrary view.

Patrick Simmon's letter to Forum contributed nothing to the discussion on the proposal nor was it a reasoned response. He uses phrases like "regardless of what Joyce Fleming has to say"!

One cannot disregard the opinion of others, solely on the grounds that you don't like it. Whether you agree or not has nothing to do with it. Patrick himself fails to provide any arguments to support his view and the view of "those of us who care", He says further "who cares what any Aussie thinks or does". Well I do. Here again he shows his intolerance. I care, because I believe in goodwill and co-operation with the Aussies, and of course among our own members.

Patrick asks "Why should we consider offering (Fred Bear), OUR identity to the Aussies who don't want to use him anyway?" If they don't want to use him, no harm done. If they do "Goodo" (sic). As an international symbol clothes optional or Free Beach, it would be a good thing like internationally recognised traffic signals and road signs which are universal.

As a closing note relevant or not, I too "have never been ashamed of my membership"... or my nudity.

Should I ever meet Patrick Simmons I trust that we will be able to discuss any differences, with mutual respect.

May I wish him, and all other Free Beacher's many happy days in the sun this summer.

Kevin Gdanitz

Remember

If your bum is bare,

please cover the chair.

 

 

FREE BEACH GROUP Inc

Annual General Meeting

2pm, 25 September 1999

Rewa Rewa School Hall

Newlands, Wellington

AGENDA

Opening Remarks
Apologies
Confirmation of Minutes of 1997 AGM
President's Report
Treasurer's Report
Confirmation of Notices of Motion
General Business
Formal Closing

The quorum for the Annual General Meeting is 20 members present or represented by proxy. A member who is not able to be present in person may appoint the Chair of the Meeting, or any other member who will be present, to act as their proxy.

A Proxy form is included with this newsletter.

Postal Ballot

All un-opened ballot envelopes received by 25 July 1999, were forwarded to the NZNF Secretary to be counted.

A total of 104 voting papers were received, and the results for each motion was:

For           92
Against   12

Therefore the motions were carried. There were no invalid votes. Thus the mission of the Group has been amended to:

To promote clothes-free recreation and the naturist lifestyle.

As we prepare to celebrate our first 25 years, it may be timely to reflect on our original mission:

To promote the establishment of legal "Free Beaches". That is, public places were all those wishing to do so may swim and sunbathe without clothes of any kind.

It is now not uncommon to witness nude swimming and sunbathing at public beaches and rivers. That is why it is now Free Beach Group policy to oppose the designation of "legal Free Beaches", as this would inhibit clothes-free activities elsewhere.

           

DEADLINE   for   the   next   FREE   BEACH   News   will   be  10  October  1999 

 

 

           

FREE BEACH   News 

September - October 1999 

 

Page 3 

Canterbury Program    September - October 1999

Don't miss the last two swim nights for the winter season at Burwood pool.

25 September
30 October (Please note this is not the 4th Saturday because of Labour Day).

Why not join us afterwards at the woodpeckers Family Restaurant & Bar? at Parklands, just two blocks up the road to the left). Any questions, please phone Joyce (03) 322-7990.

A Get Well Message to Bert

Bert Risley has been very sick in Christchurch Hospital for a month, and is now recovering from a serious operation.

We all wish Bert a speedy return to good health, and his many activities.
Keep smiling Bert, the sun and surf awaits you!

Bert would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes.

SI Vice President's Annual Report

The year 1998-9 has been the busiest and most successful to date for the mainland group. We have been blessed with fine weather for most of our summer outings, beach days and camps.

Our winter sessions at the Burwood Hydro Centre have been incredibly popular with numbers ranging from 30 to 55 people attending. Despite the low charge of $2.50 per adult (which includes refreshments) we now have a profit of $250 in the kitty which can be used for the benefit of the group and/or for future promotions/donations as directed by our members.

An informal general meeting was held at 41 Muir Ave. on Sunday 4 July for the presentation of accounts and to discuss plans for the forthcoming summer season. We enjoyed a delicious pot luck lunch and we watched a re-play of the Nude Zealand" TV programme and a slide show by Volker.

During the past year, we have responded to twenty-one enquiries by mailing out brochures, etc. Current membership of the Canterbury group consists of 48 units, that is, 65 adults and several children.

With our clothes-optional policy, we encourage members to bring along relatives and friends to all our indoor and outdoor activities. Our group is a particularly friendly one with ages ranging from eight months to the eighties, and everyone caring for each other and keeping an eye out to help where necessary.

Special efforts have been made this year to promote FBG:

• by sending in articles, poems and photos for publication in the NZ Naturist magazine

• by contributing to the "Sweetwaters" display

• by mounting a special promotion & display of pictures, posters and brochures at the University of Canterbury during Orientation Week (early March)

 

 

• This was followed by a live interview on Student Radio (RDU)

• Our Canty. website illustrating local conditions, beaches, activities, etc.

We are especially grateful to the South Canterbury Sun Club for the summer and Easter camps which were most enjoyable, and which we now look forward to every year! Thanks also to Chris & Sandra Arnold, to Nigel & Hilda Copus, to Aoraki Naturally and to Pineglades for their hospitality.

Thanks also to Kevin Gdanitz and Gordon Sim who have taken the trouble to write articles, to all those who have helped by supplying photographs and to those who are willing to be photographed To Volker for preparing the website and picture gallery, to Don Carnielo who helped me with the last swim night, also to many others for their loyalty and support.

This is beginning to sound like an "Oscar's award!! I have been local organiser - off and on - for almost twenty years, which has been very rewarding, especially since I met Bertie at the beach in 1989! Unfortunately, as I write, Bertie is seriously ill in the Christchurch Public Hospital and about to undergo a major operation.

I have "resigned" my position on the National Committee of the Free Beach Group but will try to continue as local organiser for the forthcoming season. I have great confidence in Chris Arnold and Lester Pulley as our South Island representatives on the National Committee which now meets by means of phone link. I have faith that all matters which arise will be considered in an objective manner and that all members be treated with respect. The existence of an organisation such as ours depends on friendship and goodwill - and, may I add, kindness.

Joyce Fleming

           

 

           

FREE BEACH   News 

September - October 1999 

 

Page 4 

 

FREE SWIM NIGHT!

Cannon's Creek, Porirua

Sunday 12 September

An apology to Wellington
members for the (very) late
cancellation last month.

Make the most of it,
bring a friend, have a swim
and enjoy a BBQ.

Bay of Plenty

Nudvan invites Free Beach Group members to join their monthly Swim Night at Fernlands Spa, Tauranga, every second Saturday of the month; 7-30pm (winter), 8-30pm (daylight saving).

Phone Ros 07 544-1082 to confirm pool booking.

Wellington Spas

Wellington members meet at the Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre at 6pm to 7pm, on the last Saturday each month until October, except July (closed for annual maintenance). It's a good idea to phone Linda (938-6074) to check who will be there and to let others know you will be there.

NZNF Rally

The 48th NZNF National Rally will be held at the Wellington Sun Club from 27 December 1999 to 3 January 2000. $85 per adult if paid before 31 October 1999. Visit the WSC web site at:
http://www.nznaturally.org.nz/Wellington.

Registration forms available from Free Beach Group, PO Box 30-099, LOWER HUTT.

 

 

 

Wellington Region AGM

Rewa Rewa School Hail, 25 September 1999. following the National AGM

Please bring a plate (with "cookies") for afternoon tea.

Labour Weekend

23 to 25 October

Rotota Sun Club

Another famous Rotota menu
"Pig on the Spit"

Cost $5 (Children under 12 years free).

Bring any musical instruments with you for a musical extravaganza.

Please phone Linda 04 938-6074 before 15 October
to reserve your place in the tucker queue.

Auckland Activities

Hibiscus Coast Sun Club swim nights

The last Saturday of each month -

29 May, 26 June, 31 July, 28 August,
25 September, 30 October,
and 27 November.

6pm until midnight at Palm Springs, Parakai, near Helensville; $8 per adult.

Take your own food and drink, or buy them there.

Auckland Sun Club invites visitors to their Spa and Sauna evenings, held every Sunday from 4pm to 7pm; $5 per person. Take your towel and FBG membership card. Phone 09 814 9973 for details.

FREE BEACH News This Newsletter is intended to be an open forum and has been compiled from information supplied by members. If you have any topics of interest to share with others, or if you have any ideas or concerns, now is your opportunity to express them. All material contained in this Newsletter is Copyright. Editors wishing to reprint any item in part or whole are invited to contact the Editor for permission, and conditions which apply.

Contributions/correspondence may be sent to the Editor,

Free Beach Group Inc      PO Box 30-099, LOWER HUTT,      email: FredBear@clear.net.nz      Fax 04 939 0303

 

Free Beach Group Inc

PO Box 30-099 LOWER HUTT NEW ZEALAND

email FredBear@clear.net.nz

Merry Xmas

The call for nominations for the 1999/2000 National Committee advertised in the last newsletter was very disappointing. Only two nominations were received!

This year, our membership has seen a healthy increase, and there is much to look forward to as we plan for the new millennium.

To achieve what is ahead, we need more nominations.

The National Committee comprises eight members, including:

President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee members

A Nomination form is enclosed to make it easy.

Please include a short personal profile of the nominee to make it easy for voters.

Nominations must be received by 30 June 1999, so that ballot papers can be sent out with the July/August newsletter (which wile be delayed slightly).

The Free Beach Group needs your support. Please shop around for nominations, or ask someone to nominate you. Don't delay!

Phone  04 939 0906 Week days              04 589 5461 Night/weekends             Fax  04 939 0303

 

Fred Bear

Fred Bear

 

Free Beach Group Inc

PO Box 30 - 099 LOWER HUTT NEW ZEALAND

email: FredBear@clear.net.nz

AFFILIATED TO THE NEW ZEALAND NATURIST FEDERATION Inc


Dear Member Tuesday, 28 September 1999

Following a successful 1999 Annual General Meeting, it is time to renew our subscriptions.

Enclosed is a Renewal form, and Application to be included in the Directory of Members.

Renewal form

The sticker on the Renewal form shows the information we have on our database. Please check it. Amend and/or supply any missing information. Your occupation is a requirement of the Incorporated Societies Act.

If you are a new member, and received a credit note when you joined, be sure you include it with your renewal (which will be only $10 if accompanied by your credit note).

Directory of Members

Inclusion in the Directory of Members is optional. Only those who are included in the Directory receive a copy.

If you were in the last Directory of Members, we have attached the information for you to check, amend or add to.

To be in the next Directory, you must return the signed green form and subscription.

It is proposed that the Directory of Members be distributed with the next newsletter so that you will have it for the summer. Therefore, your Renewal and Application to be in the Directory of Members must be received no later than 15 October 1999.

This may at first sight, appear to be short notice, but it only takes a few minutes to complete the details and mail it. On the other hand it takes somewhat longer to enter all the information into the database, check it, and compile the Directory.

Remember, all information on the Directory form is voluntary, so supply only that which you wish to be in the Directory of Members.

The item "Other interests" is limited to 255 characters (letters, spaces, commas, etc). If you chose a "Social category" it will! be displayed as "YS", or "MC", or "SS", etc.

The only compulsory items are your name, membership number, signature and subscription.

Ngatuhoa 2000

Have you made plans for Ngatuhoa 2000? Only $10 per night per adult for the first six nights, and $50 for the three days and nights of the Celebration weekend, includes Pig-on-spit, hangi, disco, entertainment, beer/wine, etc. Refer to the information sent with the last newsletter.

We look forward to your continued support,

Best wishes

John Groombridge
TREASURER

Go natural, go bare

Phone  04 939 0906 Week days              04 589 5461 Night/weekends             Fax  04 939 0303

 

 

Fred Bear

 

Free Beach Group Inc

PO Box 30 099  LOWER HUTT

email: FredBear@clear.net.nz

 

www.nznaturally.org.nz/FreeBeach/

 

 

Free Beach Group Inc

Annual
General Meeting

 

2pm, 25 September 1999
Rewa Rewa School Hall
Newlands, Wellington

 

AGENDA

Opening Remarks
Apologies
Confirmation of Minutes
President's Report
Treasurer's Report
General Business
Formal Closing

 

National Committee

President John Groombridge

04 589-5461

Secretary 

TreasurerJohn Groombridge

04 589-5461

Members 

 Chris Arnold03 318 7622

 Bill Baine04 562 8514

 Ian Bushett04 236 8297

 Linda Geeves04 938 6074

 Neil Green04 383 7806

 Robin Hoare04 236 8297

 Lester Pulley03 313 8479

Send all correspondence to the official address

 

LOCAL CONTACTS

Whangarei Roger Morris 

09 435 3623

Auckland Alison & Graham

09 817 8266

Tauranga Ted Lidgard 

07 542 2463

Taranaki John Lowe 

06 752 7915 

Hawkes Bay Murray Ennor 

06 879 6988

Sth Hawkes Bay Hugh Bowles 

06 374 6238

Wellington Linda Geeves

04 938 6074

Marlborough Ed Knowles 

03 574 2144

Nelson Dennis Moynihan

03 544 9550

Christchurch Joyce Fleming 

03 322 7990

Robin Gray

03 389 1919

 
Merry Xmas

The National AGM will be followed by:

afternoon tea,

and the Wellington Regional AGM.

 

 

           

FREE BEACH   News 

September - October, 1998 

 

Page 5 

 

President's Report

The Free Beach Group has enjoyed another great year, our membership has experienced a significant increase, and we welcome our new members.

Social highlights have included Ngatuhoa, Labour weekend and Easter at Rotota, Summer Camp at South Canterbury Sun Club, Kapiti "naturist nature visit", Kuku Beach 30 year celebration, Uruti Point camps, swim nights at Cannons Creek Aquatic Centre and Burwood Pool; visits to Rapere (HB Outdoor Leisure Club), Pineglades; beach days at Breaker Bay, Taylors Mistake and elsewhere. And all the other formal and informal activities enjoyed by members, but not shared in the newsletter.

We are indebted to Joyce Fleming and the few who have shared their adventures in the newsletter and the NZ Naturist The newsletter is the place to tell us about your enjoyment of clothes-free recreation, and new locations.

While Wellington and Christchurch members continue to arrange regular events, and have good participation, it is disappointing that members in other regions are not arranging social activities. Ted Lidgard (BoP) and Ed Knowles (Marlborough / Nelson) have had very disappointing responses to their programs. All it takes is a few dates on the calendar, and the effort to participate.

Our web site has been upgraded, with more information and pictures. An important section has been included with some legal notes provided as a guide to clothes-free recreation in NZ. New Zealand is fortunate in having a relaxed attitude to nudity, as evidenced by frequent examples on TV3's Target program. Examples include the landlord who expressed his right to paint the tenants house "in the nude" because he was a "naturalist". And David Russell of Consumer ventured the opinion that the police would not be interested in any complaint on those grounds.

As requested by the 1998 AGM, our Constitution has been reviewed, and the Committee decided that there was no need to make changes. Our Mission statement has been revised to reflect the current terminology adopted by the clothes-free movement.

At Ngatuhoa 2000 we celebrate Fred Bears 25th Birthday. The Free Beach Group was formed in 1975, and registered as an incorporated society in 1977. Fred Bear was adopted as our logo from a type-metal block out of Robin Hoare's printing business. Someone carefully touched-up the image to provide us with our identity. Robin was our founding Chairman, and we welcome Robin back onto our National Committee. Robin has sent me another Fred Bear image which I have "massaged" to match our Fred for use on our Ngatuhoa 2000 promotions.

I would like to record my "thank you" to members of the National Committee, and to those who have organised events for our pleasure. In particular, Ted Lidgard for his dedication as Ngatuhoa camp commandant, Joyce Fleming, and Barry Marten for the work he has done in the background attending to membership records.

Each newsletter comes to you thanks to the faithful Wellington members who are ever willing to collate, fold and "stuff' the envelopes.

I would like to thank the Sun Clubs that have extended an invitation to Free Beach members particularly Rotota, South Canterbury, Pineglades, and HB Outdoor Leisure Club.

John Groombridge

PRESIDENT

 

FREE BEACH GROUP Inc

BALANCE SHEET as at 31 July 1999

    Last Year

 

ASSETS

   

2,384.18

 

Cash at Bank

 

4,382.56

9,453.90

 

Savings Accounts

 

9,874.90

852.60

 

Stock

 

378.10

12,690.68

 

Total ASSETS

 

14,635.82

   

 

LIABILITIES

   

10,364.22

 

Accumulated Funds

 

12,630.68

2,266.46

 

add Excess Income

 

1,784.94

12,630.68

     

14,415.62

60.00

 

Subscriptions in advance

 

220.00

12,690.68

 

Total LIABILITIES

 

14,635.62

 

AUDIT REPORT TO MEMBERS

 

I have audited the Financial Statements of the Free Beach Group Inc for the year ending 31 July 1998.

 

Accounting Policies
These accord with the Policies Statement in the report.

 

Executive Responsibilities
The Executive is responsible for preparing Financial Reports giving a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 July 1998.

 

Auditor's responsibility
To express an independent opinion on the financial reports and report that to the members.

 

Relationship
Other than in my capacity as auditor, I have no relationship with the members of the Group.

 

Basis of Opinion
An audit includes testing evidence relevant to the amounts disclosed in the Financial Statements and an assessment of internal control and the consistent application of accounting policies. I conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in New Zealand. I planned and performed my audit so as to obtain all information and explanation which I considered necessary. I obtained sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the Financial Statements are free from material misstatements, however my audit is limited in the matters of cash handling and stock movements relative to trading and the Ngatuhoa event, as there are no practical audit procedures to determine the effect of this limitation, with all income being taken as that recorded in the books.

Qualified Opinion
My opinion is qualified only in respect of the limitations stated above. The Group has kept proper books and records and the Financial Statements fairly reflect the results of operation for the year ended 31 July 1998.
My audit was completed on 25th August 98 and my qualified opinion is expressed as at that date.

 

(signed)

ANDRE L RIEPER
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
AUDITOR LOWER HUTT

 

 

 

FREE BEACH GROUP Inc.

   INCOME STATEMENT

     Year ending 31 July 1999

Last year

 

 

 

 

           

4,105.00

 

Subscriptions

     

4,730.00

   

364.50

 

Donations

     

258.17

   

27.56

 

Interest, Chq Account

     

13.30

   

639.48

 

Interest, Term Deposits

     

421.06

   

1,806.20

 

Ngatuhoa

     

1,408.25

   
44.67  

Miscellaneous

     

 

   

6,987.41

 

INCOME subtotal

         

6,830.78

   

 

 

           

180.00

 

Advertising

     

319.25

   

753.67

 

Postage

     

892.05

   

1,620.10

 

Printing

     

2,003.85

   

333.49

 

Stationery

     

286.69

   

1,586.00

 

Ngatuhoa

     

1,292.90

   

140.25

 

NZNF Levy

     

224.25

   

35.72

 

Tolls/Internet

     

224.89

   

80.00

 

PO Box Rental

     

 

   

45.00

 

Hire of Hall (AGM)

     

 

   

 

 

Bank charges

           

63.30

 

Miscellaneous

     

99.70

   

4,837.53

 

EXPENDITURE Subtotal

         

5,343.58

 

2,149.88

 

Excess Income over Expenditure Subtotal

   

 

1,487.20

 

571.50

 

SALES

     

 

772.24

   

 

1,191.00

 

 

Opening STOCK

 

 

852.60

       

116.52

 

 

Purchases

 

 

 

 

       

1,307.52

     

852.60

       

 

852.60

 

 

less Closing STOCK

 

 

378.10

       

 

454.92

 

 

 

Cost of Sales

 

   

 

474.50

 

   

116.58

 

 

Income from Sales

 

       

297.74

 

2,266.46

 

TOTAL EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE

   

1,784.94

 

 

 

 

Free Beach Group Inc.

Receipts & Payments

Year Ending 31 JULY 1999

 

           

Receipts

 

 

Payments

 

     

Receipts

 

 

Payments

 

498.80

 

     

Opening Cash at Bank

 

 

2,384.18

 

   

3,965.00

     

Subscriptions

 

4,670.00

   

60.00

     

Subscriptions in Advance

 

220.00

   

364.50

     

Donations

 

258.17

   

27.56

     

Interest, Chq Account

 

13.30

   
   

180.00

 

Advertising

     

319.25

   

746.77

 

Postage

     

892.05

   

1,620.10

 

Printing

 

1,408.25

 

2,003.85

   

323.49

 

Stationery

     

286.69

1,867.00

 

1,586.00

 

Ngatuhoa

 

 

 

1,292.90

   

 

 

NZNF Levies

     

224.25

   

 

 

Tolls/Internet

     

224.89

   

80.00

 

PO Box Rental

 

 

   
   

45.00

 

AGM Expenses

     

 

547.50

 

116.52

 

Shop

 

796.24

 

24.00

44.67  

57.30

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

99.70

7,314.23

 

 

4,755.18

 

     

9,750.14

 

 

5,367.58

 

 

  2,559.05  

Closing Cash at Bank

     

4,382.56

7,314.23

 

7,314.23

     

9,750.14

 

9,750.14

 

 

Treasurer's Report

It is a pleasure to report that 1999/99 has been another successful year for the Free Beach Group Inc. Income from subscriptions increased as a result of increase membership, donations and interest were less than last year. Income from the sale of Fred Bear items was up on last year. Income from the the sale of Fred bear items was up on last year. Some expenses have increased compared with last year.

As a result, our income exceeded our Expenses by $1785, which, although less than last year, which I believe is a satisfactory situation. I propose that our subscriptions remain at $20 per membership for another year.

John Groombridge
TREASURER

 

Fred Bear

 

NGATUHOA LODGE 2000

 

Nights of SATURDAY 22 to SUNDAY 30 JANUARY 2000 Leaving Monday morning.

 

Ngatuhoa is a youth camp deep in the bush of the Kaimai Ranges. The camp has a bunkhouse with 50 comfortable bunks, a large dining-room with fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen with six hob gas cooker and slow burning wood fire. An outside building houses a barbecue, pantry, and a large fridge; another has hot showers and flush toilets. There is also a recreation hail for extra sleeping. Canoes and life jackets are in shed a short stroll away. There is plenty of room for tents and campervans. Power is supplied from a small hydro station nearby.

How to get there

 

Allow up to 4 hours drive from Auckland. Meet at the first gate at the end of McLarens Falls Road. McLarens Falls Rd is on the south side of Highway 29 between Matamata and Tauranga. Take extreme care turning into McLarens Falls Rd if you are travelling from Matamata towards Tauranga (McLarens Falls Rd is on your right and you have to cross on-coming traffic). If you over-shoot McLarens Falls Rd, Thom Rd is a short distance further on the left, and provides an opportunity to pull off SH29 and plan your next move. Do not go down to Omanawa Rd if arriving from Matamata; it is too dangerous turning right into Omanawa Rd. It's ok if you are coming from Tauranga and going straight up to the gate.

 

Ngatuhoa is about 23Km from SH29, through two locked gates, which cannot be left unlocked under any circumstances. We travel in convoy. Turn on your headlights, and watch out for on-coming traffic. The last 9Km is on a private forestry road, generally good, with several short steep narrow sections. We use the marked road to the Lodge, no general use of roads is permitted.

MEETING TIMES: 2pm Saturday, 4-30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7pm Friday, 10am Saturday

 

YOU MUST BE AT THE GATE ON TIME OR YOU WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER AT ANY OTHER TIMES unless you have made special arrangements before hand.

 

THINGS TO TAKE:    All your own food, milk and drinks; eating and cooking utensils;

Sheets & blankets, or sleeping bag,and pillow;
Warm clothing for evenings; suntan oil and insect repellent; personal gear.
MAKE SURE YOU BRING A TORCH.

 

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF FUEL IN YOUR VEHICLE - fill at Matamata or Tauranga.

GENERAL RULES

 

NO PETS: DOGS and CATS are NOT PERMITTED at the lodge.

 

NO CARAVANS The private roads are not suitable. We may not be able to help you if you break down or get into difficulties. The road vanes from year to year. Trailers with a reasonable vehicle have normally been ok, (but we suggest some rope just in case). Cars are not allowed on the Village Green.

 

PERMITS are required for firearms, and a licence for fishing.

NO SMOKING IN THE MAIN BUILDINGS, we are our own Fire Brigade, hoses are installed.

CHILDREN are very welcome but watch them at all times. Responsibility rests with parent or guardian. Streams and dense bush are all around.

POWER is limited, no heaters or high current appliances.

FRIDGE space is limited. Perishable food has first priority. Keep all chilli bins out of the fridge. They take up unnecessary space which others could use to keep their food cool. Chili bins also insulate their contents from the cold. Use a cardboard box instead, the cold will go through to the food.

CAMERAS AND VIDEOS Use with discretion. Ask first.

ALL RUBBISH THAT WILL NOT BURN IS TO BE TAKEN HOME WITH YOU.

LEAVE EVERYTHING AS YOU FOUND IT, OR CLEAN AND TIDY  

Cost:

Saturday 22 to Thursday 27

Free Beach members:

$10 per night

     

Non members:

$12-50 per night

Weekend Celebration:

Free Beach members:

$70   or $50

if paid before 15 November 99

 

Non members:

$80   or $60

if paid before 15 November 99

Note:

Ngatuhoa is a very remote location. To ensure we will have sufficient provisions for the Celebration Registrations must be received before 30 December 1999. Childeren only $5 per night.

Fred Bear Fred Bear

Te rere I Oturu Falls

Ngatuhoa 2000

Fred Bear
Fred Bear

 

 

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