Bears on the Summit

Diabetes Youth Auckland

Join Diabetes Youth Auckland for a Teddy Bears Picnic on the Rangitoto summit!
Bring Jerry the Bear or your favourite 'betic toy along and help create awareness of Type 1 Diabetes. (PS get your Jerry at https://www.diabetes.org.nz/1-pack-and-jerry-the-bear/)
Setting off from the Downtown Ferry Terminal at 9am and returning at approx 4pm. It will be a great day out meeting other families living with Diabetes, enjoying the natural beauty we have on our doorstep and building awareness of the things we do to live life well with T1D.
 
9am - Meet at Pier 4 of the Auckland Ferry Terminal
9am - Biosecurity checks and Fullers briefing. To speed this process up please ensure your footwear and bags are clean - removing all soil and seeds. Bags will also be checked for pest (insects, rodents etc yuck!). More information at https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/know-before-you-go/visiting-pest-free-islands/
9.15am - Boarding - We will be checking off tickets so please make sure you bring either paper or digital copies for all people in your party
9.30am - Departure to Rangitoto Island
10am - Arrival at Rangitoto. Group Photo then start our way up the summit.
12pm (ish) - Lunch and activities on the Summit
3pm - Boarding Ferry
3.15 Depart Rangitoto Wharf for Auckland
3.45 Arrive Auckland & disembark
 
What to bring:
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<LI>Good walking shoes, sun block, and a sun hat</LI>
<LI>Swimming gear and a towel (optional)</LI>
<LI>Plenty of water, snacks, and lunch</LI>
<LI>A light rain jacket</LI>
<LI>Warm jumper</LI>
<LI>Rangitoto has no shops, so the last opportunity to buy food or drink is on the ferry</LI>
<LI>There are no rubbish bins on pest-free islands. If you bring food, please remember to take it off the island with you</LI>
<LI>There is also an option of a short side trip to the Lava Caves. If you want to explore the tunnels and caves, bring a torch</LI>
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Rangitoto Island

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