About the Club

Children, young adults, and family groups have been meeting new friends, and learning about the natural world around them with Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club, known as "Junats", since the club was formed in 1961. The club, a registered charity, built and owns Te Kauri Lodge at Oparau, Kawhia, and is active in the restoration of Te Kauri Park Reserve.

If you are interested in the sciences, natural history, the outdoors and enjoy meeting other people with similar interests then this could be the Club you have been looking for! Come along to one of our Friday night presentations to meet and chat with us about who we are and what we do.

Sponsors and Supporters

Junats are grateful to many individuals, charities, companies, and funding bodies for their support. If you'd like to be a part of our story, then please get in touch.

We are grateful to Brendon Muir and the team at Spike@School for website design and hosting

Trek'N'Travel outdoors shop

Lorimer's Honey

Thanks to Zerofire for their vital contribution to keeping TKL up to spec

Community Organisation Grants Scheme