Admission Information

Please note:

• It can be scorching hot & dry, wet, rainy and frosty and we would like you to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Bring plenty of warm clothes, changes of clothes, wet weather gear, gumboots, sun protection, and lots of warm bedding and blankets for being out at night. Even on a hot day the temperature can drop a lot at night.
• Earplugs – meet your need for a good night’s sleep and bring some.
• A torch (with spare batteries) is essential. 
• If you bring one, make sure to turn your cell phone to airplane mode as there is little to no reception on site, otherwise very soon your cellphone will run out of battery.
• There are no rubbish or recycling bins on site. Everyone needs to be prepared to pack out all that they bring. Washed recycling and rubbish can be taken to the local refuse stations in either Takaka, Motueka or Nelson. There are areas for composting food scraps on site. There is plenty of food available in the market to assist with being on the mountain for the week.
• And will you remember to bring your own plate, cup and cutlery for the market? There are no single use items or disposable plates etc used for food & refreshments in the cafes.
• There will be a dishwash station in the Agora for people to use.
• Bring only earth-friendly products for dishwashing, shower etc. No chemicals.If you go for a dip in the stream do not use any wash products in it.
• Look after the living water and conserve it all times.
• Bring everything you need for the duration of your stay on the mountain.
• Once you have set up camp your vehicle needs to remain parked for safety reasons.
• Please do not camp or park under trees as healthy looking beech trees can easily drop large branches. 
• Leave the forest undisturbed as it is home to many species that need the ground cover. 
• No fires, no fireworks, no candles, and take great care if you are cooking, bring a fire blanket and/or extinguisher. 
• The land has a wide range of natural hazards, such as sink holes, hidden holes and crevasses, uneven ground, cliffs, running water, and many other natural features. 
• Don’t bring dogs. We can’t have heaps of dogs around for a variety of reasons. Only animals that have had a prior approval in writing for a particular reason will be allowed on site. Make sure to make arrangements for your pets to be looked after at home or elsewhere, thankyou.
• Composting toilets are for biodegradable items only. Bring a bag and be prepared to take away any items that contain plastic and dispose of such items properly when you go home.
• Will you uphold our request that all spaces where people gather, eg marquees, dancefloor, cafes are free of smoking and vaping? We would love it if you would support us on this.