Following on from previous reunions and the recent picnic at Rozel, the committee have planned a low key and low cost two-day programme.
The emphasis is on family activities that celebrate our collective family origins and 170 years of New Zealand history.
The programme is intended to give Auckland and out of town family time to travel to the reunion, mix and mingle and enjoy our heritage.
Monday is reserved for return travel or to enjoy the Auckland anniversary regatta on the Waitemata.
The feature event will be the Saturday evening ferry trip up the historic Wairoa River, to dinner at the Clevedon Hotel. The journey retraces that of the original Clevedon steamer Hirere.
We have the opportunity to take up to 90 passengers by two ferries. The ferries will leave from and return to Pine Harbour, Beachlands.
The boat return is likely to be $30 per adult, $15 per child under 14 years (children under 5 years old, no charge). Dinner at the Clevedon Hotel is likely to be $15-25 per person.
Costs will be confirmed and firm bookings will be sought in the next newsletter.
Final Programme
| Saturday 30 January 2010 | |
| Duders Beach, Umupuia | |
| 11:30am | Welcome, notices |
| 12:00pm | Communal barbeque lunch, BYO shared picnic |
| 2:30pm | Family photos |
| 3:30pm (No Later Than This) | Depart by private cars for Pine Harbour Marina |
| 4:15pm | Ferries depart Pine Harbour Marina for Wairoa River evening cruise via Whakakaiwhara Point |
| 6:00 - 6.30pm | Arrive Clevedon Wharf (high water 8.00pm) |
| 6:45pm | Family dinner at the Clevedon Hotel |
| 8:00pm | Ferries depart Clevedon for Pine Harbour Marina |
| 9:30pm | Arrive Pine Harbour Marina |
| Sunday 31 January 2010 | |
| Devonport, tour of family historical sites | |
| 9:30 - 10:00am | Rendezvous at Devonport Yacht Club and Welcome |
| 10:00am | Devonport Heritage trail – fun for 6-60yrs |
| Historic Devonport waterfront, Duders wharf, store and bakehouse, family graves - Thomas Duder and Māori Chief Patuone, Duders Avenue, family houses, Masonic Hotel (soon to be developed) and more | |
| 12:00 - 1:30pm | Devonport Yacht Club for lunch |
| Mt Victoria signal station, , R & R Duder brick works, O’Neills Point graves and more | |
| 4:00pm | Afternoon tea, acknowledgements and presentations, Devonport Yacht Club or Holy Trinity Church Hall |
| 5:00pm | Family evensong, Holy Trinity Church, Church St, Devonport |
Monday 1 February 2010 | |
| Optional, own arrangement, may include | |
| Duder Farm orienteering course Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta – viewing points from Devonport or other vantage points around the Waitemata or on the water. | |
Accommodation
Make your own arrangements. Beach camping is welcome by direct arrangement with the Duder farm - Ian and Mary Duder.
Registration
A registration fee of $20 per family will be charged to cover incidental organisational costs.
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