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- YHA - Youth Hostel Association
- Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary - Journey to the Protected Queen Elizabeth II National Trust paradise of Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary, a Podocarp Native Rainforest with trees over 500 years old.
- Pounamu Lodge - Nestled in pristine native forest with panoramic views over the lake to sacred Mount Tarawera.
- Lyons Lakestay - Affordable,"boutique style" backpacker,casual accommodation,B&B or Holiday unit.
- Pottsbury Organic Farm - A twelve acre organic orchard with two private and secluded Holiday Homes nestled among the trees and bird song
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- Jayride - Find or share a ride with Jayride, NZ's FREE rideshare community
- Kiwi Experience
- Intercity Coachlines
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- Newmans Coach Lines
- Thrifty Car Rental
Activities
- Te Puia - NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Driving Creek Railway and Potteries - Coromandel - New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway along with a working pottery and wild life sanctuary.
- Eco Tours New Zealand
- Kiwi Eco Tours
- Dolphin Watch Eco tours
- Drift Wood Eco tours
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Okareka Mistletoe Restoration Project
Provider: Department of Conservation
Region: Bay of Plenty
Duration
Ongoing
Description
"Come and join Rotorua Botanical Society and the Department of Conservation to control weeds threatening mistletoe sites. Activities will involve mainly handpulling, cutting, slashing, sawing of vines, climbers and small trees" grade: medium-hard - activities suitable for all ages and abilities will be provided.
Accomodation provided: No.
Transport provided: No.
What to bring: Equipment to bring will be advised on application.
SAT 17 April – planting day/ Weed control
SAT 18 september – Weed control/PLANT/ RELEASING dAY
SAT 20 NOVEMBER – Weed control/PLANT/ RELEASING dAY
Skills required
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