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GEOPARK FESTIVAL 2023: FULL PROGRAMME
The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark is thrilled to announce its programme for the upcoming Geopark Festival, taking place from...
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26.10.23 - FESTIVAL OFFICIAL OPENING
Join us as we off􀃤icially open the Geopark Festival. Learn more about our Geopark and the UNESCO concept and hear from the New Zealand...
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01 - 29.10.23 - CHEF'S SPECIAL MENU: BOULDERS CURRY
Try our chef's special ‘Boulders Curry’ to celebrate the Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark together - during the entire month of ...
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13 - 29.10.23 - FORRESTER GALLERY COLOURING IN COMPETITION
The Forrester has chosen three paintings from the collection that feature our local landscape. Each has had the colour removed ready for...
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23 - 29.10.23 - GEOPARKS AROUND THE GLOBE
The UNESCO Global Geopark Network is spread across 48 countries. The ÅŒamaru Library will have a large map on display showing each one, ...
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27 - 29.10.23 - GEOGASTRONOMY FROM THE GEOPARK
Head Chef Gary Clarke and his team have created a special dish highlighting ingredients from the Geopark. High Country Salmon is at the...
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27 - 29.10.23 - BRYDONE GEOPARK FESTIVAL MENU
Come and enjoy the traditional ambiance of the Brydone Hotel and join us during the festival weekend for a ...
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27 - 29.10.23 - 50% OFF ENTRY TO THE VANISHED WORLD CENTRE
Visit the Vanished World Centre for half price this weekend and explore the evolution of marine animals...
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27 - 29.10.23 - STORYBOOK TRAIL: WHERE IS IT? BY NED BARRAUD
A New Zealand wildlife hunt for Kiwi kids. Every page illustrates a di􀃣fferent habitat, including the forest, the mountains, the beach, ...
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27 - 29.10.23 - SPECIAL DESSERT & COCKTAIL OFFER
Enjoy this culinary delight at the Criterion Hotel Bar & Eatery with an inspired Geopark special dessert and cocktail offering ...
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27.10.23 - WHITESTONE CHEESE FACTORY TOUR
Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at our cheese making
process, all the way from; make to taste. Suitable for all ages...
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27.10.23 - MINDFUL WALK
Come and have a taste of what Sole to Soul can offer you and join us for a short mindful walk in the Kurow area. Reduce stress, increase...
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27.10.23 - BEACH CLEAN UP
Bring the whole family and join the Waitaki Youth Council for a fun afternoon at Friendly Bay to collect litter and look after our place...
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27.10.23 - PERMACULTURE WALK & TALK
A walking tour of the extensive Waitaki Community Gardens, discussing philosophy, current programs and their vision going forward. An ...
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27.10.23 - VISIT HAMPDEN'S ANCIENT LOCALS
See two special fossil exhibits and learn more about the local fossil marlin skull and giant penguin, both fossils were found on Hampden...
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27.10.23 - OUR LAND?
We certainly make our mark on the landscape around us, but how much does the land define us? A look at the history of our relationship ...
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28.10.23 - ANATINI GEOGAINE
Explore and learn about Anatini and it's many features, by navigating your way around the property, using the detailed map supplied. This...
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28.10.23 - PLANTING DAT AT WAI O TOURA WITH TE PAPA ATAWHAI (DOC) & TE RUNANGA O MOERAKI
An opportunity to visit Wai o Toura. Come and be a part of a planting and weeding day at this site of historical and geological ...
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28.10.23 - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AT VANISHED WORLD CENTRE
Visit the Vanished World Centre and explore the evolution of marine animals. See local marine fossil displays, dig your own fossils and ...
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28.10.23 - GUIDED COACH TOUR TO DUNTROON
Visit several geological and cultural sites between ÅŒamaru and Duntroon including Anatini Fossil Site, Elephant Rocks, Vanished World ...
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