Pauatahanui Inlet - Sat morning field trip.

Choose between birds, boats or boatsheds - the choice is yours!

Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve
The Pauatahanui inlet is home to waterfowl, both local and migratory waders, with occasionally a rare visitor such as the bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica, for the birding enthusiast. The inlet is the only large area of salt-marsh and seagrass in the Wellington region. At the Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve you will find well defined paths through the wetlands, several hides around the reserve which are ideal for photographing those elusive birds. You will need good walking shoes and a warm jacket.

Refreshements will be available in the Reserve car park at 6.30am we suggest you all meet here before heading off into your chosen directions for that early morning cuppa.

Pauatahanui Village
This historic settlement located nearby features several historic buildings such as Taylor Stace Cottage and St Alban's Church with a churchyard featuring the graves of some early settlers.

Paramata Boating Club
Further around the inlet you will find the Paramata Boating Club with numerous colourful boat sheds and interesting craft of all shapes and sizes.

Mana Boatsheds
More colourful boatsheds can be seen on the north-western side of the inlet. Walk along the path directly behind them where numerous photographic opportunites can be found.

To top it all off and if you have time, the cafe at the Pauatahanui Village will be open for breakfast!

Motel Rooms

We have two motel rooms left on site for those who want more luxury accommodation. These units have a separate bedroom downstairs with a super king bed and a loft bedroom with two single beds upstairs.

We have these rooms available at $150 per night for two people and $20 per extra person. So if you put four people in the motel the cost would be $190 per night. If you are interested in these rooms contact toya @ digitalpix.co.nz (remove spaces).

We still have share twin rooms available at $21 per night (own bedding) or $27 per night (bedding supplied). Also bunk rooms at $17 per night (own bedding) or $23 per night (bedding supplied).

Salon & Interclub Competition Close Dates

We have just one week to go before the Sept 11 close off date for entries into the Individual Salon and the Interclub competitions at the Convention.

You need to get your entries in the post quick smart if you don't want to miss out.

Good luck to you all!