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Location | Awhitu Attractions/Links | Available Transportation
Experiences to Share on the Undiscovered Awhitu Peninsula!A visit to Awhitu Art Gallery in Pollock on the way in or out, ph 09 235-2190 Spend the day kayaking with Colin Harrington from ‘Stress Free Adventures’ (see more on Colin here) Spend the day with Howard Hirst and be taught to design and create your own sculpture (see more on Howard here) A visit to Awhitu Regional Park (great place for wedding photos)
Links to local sites and information:Franklin tourism site: http://www.franklindistrict.co.nz/tourism/index.cfm Awhitu Peninsula: www.awhitu.com View the article in the Herald Homes, Saturday, August 20, 2005 - "So, where is Awhitu?"
Greenstone (Pounamu) Carving
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Summary: At the end of your workshop, under Tony's guidance, you will have a created a greenstone (Pounamu) pendant or touchstone carving. During this time you will be taken through the background to the importance of this wonderful stone in our country, the great respect it commands as our "treasure”, and indeed the "heart" of this land "Aotearoa". Hard Stone sculpture requires expensive diamond tools to work the stone but the effort put in is rewarded by the sense of accomplishment in producing a wearable piece by the end of the workshop.
Tony Logan has been a hard stone sculptor and carver for over fourteen years. During that time he has exhibited in both north and south islands. He has won a prestigious national award and collectors from all over the world have bought his work. Tony's studio overlooks part of the garden set in a very tranquil valley, a short distance from the surf beach. Tony and his wife have a large, organic garden and a menagerie of animals.
Create Your Own Sculpture
An Awhitu Art Experience
With Howard Hirst
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In just 2 days you'll carve a unique Awhitu memento
Summary: With Howard's guidance you can design and create your very own sculpture. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere Howard introduces you to a variety of carving mediums. He explains and demonstrates sculpture techniques with the various tools he uses. You then choose your own medium depending on difficulty and expectations.
Self-taught artist Howard Hirst has been following his dream of working in solid materials since moving to his picturesque and peaceful beach property 5 years ago with his wife Helen and son Issac. Using hand tools only Howard creates unique and beautiful carvings from a variety of substances, including sandstone and ponga treefern stumps. Howard's speciality is garden art and he has exhibited at various sculptural events including New Zealand's largest gardening exposition, the Ellerslie Flower Show.
Kayaking with Colin Harrington
The Beginners Guide To Adventure
Colin Harrington has been guiding kayaking tours along Awhitu Peninsula and Waikato River for over 12 years. With Colin’s long track record in providing ‘Stress Free Adventure’ experiences, you can be assured of a personable quality time outdoors. Colin can cater for all levels of fitness and ability.
Itinerary
On this 4-6 hour guided trip you will explore by kayak secluded Awhitu bays and tidal inlets that have no land access. You will paddle beneath old Pohutukawa trees to sandy beaches or view colonies of Pied Shag or Royal Spoonbill.
The Manukau Harbour estuaries are tidal so alternate kayak trips will be provided on the Waikato River Delta in cases where the tides limit Harbour access.
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