WINDWHISTLE 4WD TOUR

Experience auniqueguided4WD tour behind the gates of private High Country Stations in the Windwhistle and Lake Coleridge area. Witness breath taking scenery, learn about High Country life and enjoy a gourmet picniclunch.

High Country stations surrounding Windwhistle are banding together to raise money fortheir small rural school which is at the heart of the community by opening their gates for an exclusive4WDtour.

“We are lucky to live in this beautiful part of New Zealand, the scenery is varied and vast with tussock lands, native bush, mountain lakes, rocky outcrops and views right across the Canterbury Plains,” commented committee member Georgie Georgie Georgie Georgie Harper Harper Harper.

“This is the first time we have put a 4WD tour together in our area that crosses farm boundaries.Peoplerarelygetthe opportunity to experience being inthisHighCountry.

“The eight-hour self-drive 4WD tour winds its way through a network of farm tracks, crossing into five High Country StationsQuartz Hill, High Peak, Snowdon, Dry Acheron and Big Ben. This is far more than just a normal 4WD Tour. Speakers along the way will share their knowledge, giving a glimpse into high country farming. Guests will be provided with an information booklet with the history and interesting facts about the stations.

“Not only will guests experience an amazingly scenic and informative tour, they will also be treated to a gourmet picnic lunch catered by the Social Platter Co. Not to mention the delicious morning and afternoon tea!

“The Windwhistle School is proud of its history, originally opening in 1935 and has a longstanding record of being the central focus of its farming community.

“This event is really important for our rural school’s future. Due to fluctuating student numbers, we are at risk of losing our full time second teacher. Money raised from this event will go towards our second teacher fund to ensure the needs of our children are secured,” Georgie concluded.

The tour is limited to just sixty vehicles to ensure an unforgettable experience for guests, so bookings are essential. Bookings can be made onlineat:www.hororata.org.nz

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