Orongorongos daywalk and trap lines checking / rebaiting

Come with me as I do a walk up a track in the Orongorongos and clear/rebait the stoat traps along the way. We are keen to recruit some more trappers so this is your chance to see what trapping is all about.

What's the plan?
We'll leave from the end of Sunny Grove, Wainuiomata, at 9:05am sharp. We'll walk up the Whirinaki track - it's a well formed track but a bit steepish in places - stopping frequently to clear the 8 traps along the way.

Then we'll go off track down into the Turere Creek catchment via the unofficial "Kiwi Access Track". There is a rough track in most places but make sure you've got good trailrunners or tramping boots because it will be rough and slippery. There are six traps down here we'll clear and rebait.

How hard will it be and what will it be like?
We go up a formed steepish track (400m ascent over 4km or so) with slippery clay bits, followed by an off track route. I'll also be pulling dead rats (and maybe a stoat!) out of the traps so be ready for that, it's a bit gross.

How will we get there?
Let's car-pool from Wellington. I can take 3 people, please offer rides in the comments. It's about 45-60min to drive from Wellington to Sunny Grove.

What do I need to take?
Bring: good sturdy trailrunners or boots; some warm and waterproof layers; lunch and snacks; water; sunhat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Koha for your driver to cover petrol and running costs

What about cancellations?
I'm limiting numbers so if you can't go, PLEASE change your RSVP so someone on the waitlist can come in your place. I'll mark you as a no-show if you don't turn up.
We will be going rain hail or shine - I have to do the traps regardless! I may postpone to Sunday if the weather is bad but improving.