Twentyone keen Wanderers headed off to Waotu (South Waikato), in two vans and one car in weather predicted to be windy and wet.

Our first stop was the Jim Barnett Reserve where Bernie gave us a talk on the surrounding area. The walk through the reserve was short but interesting, as all the tracks and enhancement plantings were done by volunteers, ably led by Gordon Stephenson with help from our own John Sheat.

We then drove to Arapuni for the second part of the day. First crossing the big swing bridge and then onto the cycling/walking track, following the Waikato river to the Little Waihi Reserve, where we finished the day with Ann's pikelets and hot drinks.

Thanks to Ann and Bernie for a great day.

The Viking.