Moturau Moana – historic native garden maintenance
Introduction
14 – 18 October 2024: Volunteer tasks will include tree trimming, weeding, planting, garden maintenance and tidying up the general area.Project number: 7
Location: Stewart Island/Rakiura
Dates
3 volunteers for 5 days
Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October 2024
Description
Tucked away on the north shore of Halfmoon Bay with views into Bragg Bay, Butterfield Beach and beyond are the picturesque gardens of Moturau Moana. Originally the site of Noeline Baker’s Dutch colonial home, the property was gifted to the New Zealand Government in the 1940s. Miss Baker was awarded the Loder Cup in 1949 for her keen interest in New Zealand’s native plants and for making the gardens available to the public.
Although the homestead burnt down in 1967, the local community board still maintains the gardens with DOC’s assistance, helping the Stewart Island/Rakiura community to retain an important visitor site.
Tasks will include tree trimming, weeding, planting, garden maintenance and tidying up the general area.
What to expect
Fitness/skill level
Medium fitness level. May involve working in the rain, mud and other coastal conditions, as well as long periods of bending and/or kneeling.
Accommodation
Volunteers will be hosted by the leader of the trip, at their home on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Pickup/drop-off location and times
Dates and times will be confirmed with the successful applicants. Usually, volunteers arrive on the island late Sunday afternoon.
Contribution towards food and accommodation
$90 per person.
How to apply
Full details on our volunteer programme and how to apply.
Contact
For questions or other volunteer opportunities in the area, contact:
Southland and Otago Volunteer Coordinator
Murihiku / Invercargill Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | invercargill@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
7th Floor CUE on Don 33 Don Street Invercargill 9810 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 743 Invercargill 9840 |
Full office details |