Haere Mai - Welcome
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At the top of each page you will find our easy
to use site map. Have fun wandering around our virtual forest.
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Check out the latest news *updated April 06* |
Stunning
Photos from the land *updated October04*
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The Mount Hiwi Charitable Trust was formed to allow access to and preserve indigenous virgin forests and ecosystems in perpetuity.
The initial 1016 acre block of land consists of 3 distinct regions (see map below)
*(Proposed) Reserve-343 acres (sec 8) complete virgin bush single valley catchment
*Buffer Area- 320 acres (sec 9b) eastern side of next valley, also in virgin bush
*Regenerating- 350 acres (sec9a) western side of same valley in regenerating bush
The 343 acres is the majority of an area identified by DoC as being ecologically significant and therefore worthwhile protecting. Negotiations are underway with adjacent land owners to complete the reserve area.
So where is this stunning piece of Aotearoa? The block is 60kms North of Wanganui at the head of the Maumahaki lake sequence.
Turn off SH3 at Waverly Post Office, lakes are 15km inland.
The final 2km is on easy access unsealed road through stunning country side.
The reserve area will be fenced and covenanted (legally protected).
A 10-15 berth cabin will be built when possible overlooking the lake and wetlands.
A perimeter track already exists along the eastern boundary of the reserve and the cabin will be 300metres, easy walking, along this track.
Full trust membership is $2500. An initial minimum payment of $1000 is preferred with the remainder payable at $10 weekly. We welcome your enquiries, see contact details.
Membership is giftable and bequeathable for future generations.
