Day 1:
This will take in several archaeological sites at Kerikeri,
Pouerua mountain, and Kokohuia on the Hokianga harbour
(staying at
Omapere Tourist Hotel overnight).
Day 2:
visit to the kauri forest at
Waipoua (where the great tree known as
Tane Mahuta is found),
special guests of the Maori
New Zealand community (indigenous people) at Te Houhanga
Marae and Rahiri meeting house near Dargaville including
traditional Maori food luncheon; then free late afternoon in
Whangarei (staying overnight at
The Quality Hotel ).
Day 3:
Tour of the
Marine Research Laboratory at Leigh, visit to a
fish processing factory in Auckland, visit to the
volcanic cone archaeological sites in Auckland city.
The arrival in Auckland at the end of the fieldtrip marks the official ending of the FRWG conference, and delegates will disembark at the Auckland downtown bus terminal about 5.30pm Monday 15th. If you require accommodation in Auckland that night, or if you have any ongoing travel needs, please arrange this with Juanita Smart by email.
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