9:30 am - 4:00 pm Day Trip: Geological Highlights of Wellington with Hamish Campbell Monday 25 September 2023, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Day Trip: Geological Highlights of Wellington with Hamish Campbell ***SOLD OUT***Following on from his recent sell-out talk, geologist, paleontologist and Emeritus Scientist Hamish Campbell returns with a unique opportunity to join him for a guided day trip of Wellington's significant geological sites, drawing on his expert local knowledge for our commentary. Participants will be transported by bus, please see the itinerary curated for Friends […] $80.00
2023-10-10 Kaipara: Art and Cultural Tour Kaipara: Art and Cultural Tour Tuesday 10 October 2023, 11:00 am - Sunday 15 October 2023, 11:00 am Kaipara: Art and Cultural Tour ***Fully Booked***The area north of Auckland, the Kaipara District, Hokianga Harbour and Whangarei, offers much Taonga Maori and early settlement history, as well as modern art. On this tour you will see the cultural highlights of this region with visits to the Sculptureum in Matakana, the famous Kauri Museum, the Dargaville Museum, the new multi sensory experience of Manea Footprints of Kupe in Opononi, Footprints Waipoua’s Twilight Encounter as well as the amazing Hundertwasser Arts Centre in Whangarei.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chinese Footprints: A Wellington Walking Tour of Chinese History Thursday 12 October 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chinese Footprints: A Wellington Walking Tour of Chinese History **Sold Out**Chinese Footprints, led by Lynette Shum (Oral History Advisor, Alexander Turnbull Library) and Nigel Murphy (community historian) will take attendees on a walking tour exploring the rich history of the Chinese in Wellington, much of which has been erased and is now largely invisible to passers-by. $25.00 – $30.00
Monday 25 September 2023, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Day Trip: Geological Highlights of Wellington with Hamish Campbell
Thursday 12 October 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Chinese Footprints: A Wellington Walking Tour of Chinese History