My hammocking gear was an ex-army tent-half/tarp, snakeskins, unbranded hammock, and a OneTigris under-quilt, with a US army woobie blanket for top warmth. Since it is mid-summer the woobie was all that was required for a top cover.
The location I choose was near the Community Harvest Patch where they hold the annual blackberry picking festival on the last Sunday in February.
In addition to hosting the annual blackberry festival, which has its own dedicated patch that doesn't get sprayed, Bothamley Park has also been planted out by volunteers with fruit trees for foragers.
Bothamley Park also hosts a weekly Parkrun which is a 5km run - you against the clock, every Saturday at 8:00am.
This is an easy walk-in site, popular with both cyclist and walkers, close to housing areas with multiple entrances.
There are plenty of trails, streams, bridges, swimming holes, and occasional small waterfalls.
Trout inhabit the waterways, and special ramps have been been put in place for spawning whitebait.
The gentle wander through Bothamley Park in Cannons Creek is suitable for beginners with access for both bikes and walkers.
This track is part of the Te Araroa walkway.Follow this link for more information regarding this track and location.
My camp-site & setup
My OneTigris winter weight under-quilt and snakeskins with tarp inside
Ex-army tent-half/tarp
The camp site from a different point of view
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