Conservation Efforts
Huka Trapping
Conservation and the environment are important parts of the Bike Taupo culture.
Huka Trapping’s mission is to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of bird life within the Waikato River Corridor and Craters Mountain Bike Park through ethical and effective trapping solutions. This will benefit cyclists, the greater Taupo community and the tourism sector by providing an enhanced visitor experience.
We have a comprehensive network of traps in 16 trap lines, maintained weekly by around 50 volunteers. Since June 2018 we have eliminated over 9,000 predators including rats, possums, mustelids, mice, and hedgehogs.
Donations to ensure the sustainability of our project would be much appreciated.
Vision:
To enable a thriving population of native birds in the Waikato River Corridor, Craters Mountain Bike Park and the Great Lake Trails.
Mission:
To make a significant contribution to the enhancement of bird life within the trail areas administered by Bike Taupō through ethical and effective pest management solutions. This will benefit both the greater Taupo community and the tourism sector by providing an enhanced visitor experience.
Special thanks to Kacheeya Scarrow for the photography
Huka Trapping Updates
