- McBride Vision
Conservation Week Event 23rd August 2020
The South Island / Te Wai Pounamu as never seen before on a giant floor map so big it fills the Greymouth High School hall. Putting Nature on the Map, will be held from 11am - 4pm on
Sunday 23rd August at Greymouth High School Hall.

This incredibly large map will showcase the natural geographical wonders of the South Island
and has to be seen to be believed.
People will be able to walk over the giant map and
- follow the great rivers from source to sea,
- find and discover our National Parks,
- climb the mountains of the Southern Alps,
- complete nature adventure challenges with goodie packs for under 12s, and
- go on journeys of discovery with local storytellers on penguins, kiwi, kea, wild rivers,
backcountry huts and landscape scale PF2050 projects.
West Coast conservation, nature restoration and outdoor recreational groups will have stands
around the map, sharing information, activities and volunteering opportunities.
Further information
The map is truly enormous at approximately 18m x 6m and is made up of adjoined 1:50,000
scale topographical maps. With the classic cartography used on NZ topo maps it forms a work
of art. This is the first time the 1:50,000 scale topographical maps have been put together of
the entire South Island (including Stewart Island/Rakiura) and is likely to be a once in a lifetime
experience. There will be opportunities for spectacular photos and videos. Wide angle lenses
and long camera poles will assist in gaining the best images.
The event is organised by the West Coast branch of Forest & Bird and the Kiwi Conservation
Club (KCC). It is a free drop-in event and everyone is welcome.
Map is shoes-off so wear your favourite socks.
Parental/caregiver supervision required for under 14s.
For more information, contact westcoast@kcc.org.nz m:028 415 6994 or 03 755 4250
This event is part of Conservation Week 2020.