OCTOBER
September, 1981
Dear Friends,
We've already had some nice sunny days and I must confess I've been out there enjoying every minute of it. I sunbathed alone at Shelly Bay — a lovely little spot, gently rolling waves and out of the howling gale and all. Several members called in to Norris's place to view its possibilities for camping and sunbathing. It is about six miles from Lake Wainamu and Bethell's Beach, so there is plenty to occupy you. We'll have a barbecue there on 7 November.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Do hurry up and get your $8 in as soon as possible - it'll be $10 after 30 September! Please bypass your Local Organiser and pay subs. direct to the Treasurer to avoid delay with the records.
DIRECTORY: The 1981-1982 Members' Directory will be compiled from paid subscriptions in October.
COMMITTEE: Phone numbers for quick contact:
| Chairman - Tony 793—630(bus.) | Secretary — Gordon 5346-367, |
| Editor - Adrianne 83—62979, | Treasurer - Evan453-656, | Public Relations Officer (PRO) - | Paddy 559—626. |
SAUNA: If your idea of total relaxation is a quiet pleasant evening sitting up to your neck in a hot tub, then come along to 104 Fanshaw St. any Sunday night 5 - 9 p.m. It's warm, it's cosy, and it's exclusive to Free Beach, but we nee your patronage to keep it this way.
FREE BEACH SHOP: Fred Bear towels, T-shirts, flags, car stickers all available at the sauna, 104 Fanshaw St. on Sunday nights. Also application forms for membership, and you can even pay your sub! Bargain special T-shirts for children, sizes 2 - 12 only $4 each. Hurry for this grand offer!
SWIMARAMA: Final night for this season will be 17 October. Our appreciation and thanks go to Pat and Tony who have been running these swim nights for our enjoyment.
EVENTS: Any member who would like to organise a trip, barbecue, social, boat outing, camp, tramp, sports day, or whatever is hereby invited to contact me to arrange the event. Some of you have some great ideas, let's get them on to the programme.
WELLINGTON: A social is to be held on 3 October,
8 p.m. at Dave and Barbara's place, 2 Beach Street, Titahi Bay.
Bring plates and bottles (full!) Details next time about the
Takaka weekend. Local Organiser: John Lowe, phone 899-871.
NELSON: News from the Nelson Sun Club, Box 467, Nelson, inviting us to come and sample their beautiful golden beaches. Can we get a local organiser for Nelson, to gather up a few more members and put on some beach trips - it must be one of the best places in New Zealand for sunbathing!
BEACH LIST: I am compiling a new beach list. Can all members out of Auckland please send me details of your beaches:— Proper name, local name; detailed directions; best tide times! description of access; special features.
LABOUR WEEKEND CAMP: I have booked sites 13 - 18 in a sheltered, secluded valley at the back of the Motor Camp at Muriwai Beach Domain. Adjacent water tap, toilets and public golf course; showers and cook-house at main buildings. Charges: $5.50 per night, four people, $7 with power, extra people $1.50 each per night. Plenty of room for all.
MEMBERS' CORNER: Robin is missing some of his Health and Efficiency magazines. have you got them???
Evan would like to make a film of Free Beach activities over the summer months, covering as many different beaches and events as he can get to. (And afford film for!) Usually he will be waving his camera about, lining up angles etc., before he actually starts filming, so if you particularly do not wish to be filmed, please let him know, or arrange yourself to face away.
As well as the movie, Evan hopes also to take some still photos to submit to the Naturist. Once again, if you do not wish to be photographed, let him know. Your photo would not be used without your written permission in any case, as it is Naturist policy to require model releases for all photos used.
Ken Knudsen is offering free board to a solo parent, widow, or someone, as company for his blind wife, and also for light household duties. They have a compact home with every facility, handy to all amenities, plenty of spare time. Phone Ken at Glen Eden 7519 (AK l8-75l9).
WEST COAST BEACHES: The West Coast beaches have a lure of their own - salt and sea spray that really charge up the ions in your blood.
Karekare is a fascinating place: a rushing stream complete with waterfall and rocky pools in a grassy park like Fairyland; a level walk behind the sand hills takes you out to the south end of the beach - more sheltered spots for sunbathing. For those who like walking, go south along a wide, wide beach, past the old railway tunnel to Pararaha Valley and back over Zion Hill. Or take a track that climbs from the north end round the tops of the cliffs above Mercer Bay - take a rope if you want to get down into it. Fantastic scenery! Popular spot for fishing, too, and the stream is perfect for children. Edmund Hillary used to practise rock-climbing up the majestic cliffs of Karekare. If you haven't been there, you've missed half your heritage of being an Aucklander - there's no place like Karekare!
OCTOBER DIARY.
SAUNAS: Every Sunday 5 - 9 p.m.
104 Fanshaw St. Adults $3, no children.
Clive Green Health Centre, l) Federal St.
$3 single, $5 double, children under 15, free.
LADIES BAY: Saturday, 3 October. High tide 10.56 a.m.
Walk down cliff track from Waitara Road.
SHELLY BAY: Sunday, 4 October. High tide 11.30 a.m.
Take the road to Beachlands, turn right into Shelly
Bay Road, go down ½ mile to the corner of Second View Ave and Pohutukawa Road. Unmarked parking at this corner or in Second View Ave 100 yds on left at toilets. Easy path 60 yds to beach.
KAREKARE: Saturday, 10 October. Low tide 1.25 p.m.
Take the road to Piha, turn left at sign for Karekare. Second gear down hull Meet at 11 a.m. at car park.
DYNAMITE BAY: Sunday, 11 October. High tide 5 p.m.
Via Clevedon, park at bottom of winding hill, west end
of Kawakawa Bay. Walk back towards Auckland around point.
Rocks are sharp - footwear needed.
BETHELL'S BEACH: Saturday, 17 October. High tide 12.50 p.m.
Walk across the stream and around the point. Watch out for
our flag. Cut off by the tide 12 — 2 p.m.
SWIMARAMA: Saturday, 17 October. 6.30 - 8.30 p.m.
Panmure Pool, Lagoon Drive. Swim and sauna.
$1 adults, 30c children. Bring your friends.
OMAHA: Sunday, 18 October. High tide 11 a.m.
From Warkworth drive towards Leigh then follow the signs
to Omaha. Parking right at the beach.
MURIWAI MOTOR CAMP: Labour Weekend. Tides 7.50 - 10.30 a.m.
Drive almost to the beach, turn right at new shop in
to Muriwai Domain. Watch judder bars. See newsletter.
LONG BAY: Saturday, 24 October. High tide 5 p.m.
Walk north around the rocks to second beach alone.
MURIWAI: Sunday, 25 October. High tide 9.14,0 a.m.
About mile before the beach, turn right into the
road to the golf course. Go one mile, turn left at pine trees and park at beach. Get through fence (easy), walk north to stream. Some nice spots along the stream. Good for kids. (Motorcycles and beach buggies now prohibited.)
HUIA: Monday, 26 October. High tide 10.05 a.m.
Park on road to Lookout, take track on left to beach.
Track may be muddy - take care (or boots.)
RICKARD'S POOL, PARAKAI: Friday, 30 October. 6.30 — 10 p.m.
$1.80 adults, 60c children. Hosts: N.S.N.C.
KARIOTAHI: Saturday, 31 October. High tide 12.30 p.m.
From Waiuku, turn left into Constable Road, then
Kariotahi Road and Gap Road. Walk south 15 mins.
HUIA: Sunday, 1 November. High tide 1.25 p.m.
All we need now is lots of sunshine!
