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  • Year 10 Camps 2022

    • Term 4  Week 7:    Monday 28th November - Friday 2nd December 2022

    • Year 10 Camps - Student Meetings  

      Tuesday – 25 October 2022

      Period 5

       

       

      Camp

      No of Students

      Staff

      Venue

      Canoe the Whanganui

      30

      GY

      F3

      Kapiti Coastal Adventures

      21

      FH

      A8

      Kawhatau Outdoors

      22

      HG

      A9

      Mahia Bay

      32

      DE

      G1

      Mighty Manawatu Mountain Bike Ride

      5

      WT

      Meeting Room

      Opposite E9

      Ohakune Outdoors

      27

      MC

      B2

      Rangitikei Raft Adventure

      14

      LI

      C7

      Ruahine Traverse

      14

      JO

      B8

      Surf Wairarapa

      28

      BR

      B9

      Taranaki Hard Core

      33

      DS

      D4

      Tararua Southern Crossing

      13

      SQ

      D8

      Tongariro Northern Circuit

      12

      DR

      E2

      Venture Lodge Ohakune

      35

      DB

      D7

      Not Attending

      81

      TBC

      F4 / C10 / Library

       

       

      A copy of this notice will be posted on the Library windows.

      If students are unsure of their camp – see Mr Miller at the staffroom at the beginning of SSR (Room A10).


  • CANOE THE WHANGANUI

    • CANOE THE WHANGANUI                                                                                                                                

      Cost $625.00

      Maximum Number: 30 Students

      TIC: Liz Gray


      Experience real New Zealand!  A remote and awesome wilderness adventure of 100km over five days, carrying all gear and food in Canadian canoes down the Whanganui River from Whakahoro to Pipiriki. Includes a visit to the Bridge to Nowhere, powhiri at Tieke Marae, preparing our hangi at Puaroto and other exciting outdoor challenges.

      Experience not necessary – introductory on-water training provided by certified guides.  Kayaks may be available for those with appropriate experience and parents’ written permission.  Cost includes 3 main meals per day, all on-water equipment, DOC passes and bus transport from and to PNBHS.  Guides will do all the cooking.  Camping in tents at DOC campsites beside the river.                  

  • KAPITI COASTAL ADVENTURES

    • KAPITI COASTAL ADVENTURES

      Cost: $380

      Maximum Number: 20 students       

      TIC: Peter Finch       

                                                                                           

      A little over an hour away lies a jewel worth experiencing. The Kapiti Coast offers many varied opportunities for those who are a little adventurous.

      This year's camp to the Kapiti Coast will expose the boys to many of these opportunities whilst they stay at the Paekakariki Motor Camp.

      The boys will walk the skyline track from Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay. They will snorkel in the marine reserve. They will utilise the many mountain bike routes including a mountain bike park. they will get to use Paekakariki Surf Life Saving craft at the beach and spend a morning at the Adrenalin High Ropes course.

      The boys will need a reliable mountain bike.

  • KAWHATAU OUTDOORS

    • Kawhatau

    • KAWHATAU OUTDOORS

      Cost: $330

      Maximum Number: 25 students   

      TIC: Chris Higgie                                                                                                                     

      The group will be staying at the Kawhatau Outdoors Centre, a very well equipped outdoor centre inland from Mangaweka. The site is perfectly located near access points to the Ruahine Ranges and the Kawhatau River Catchment. Student activities will include one evening tenting and cooking for themselves, a commercially provided river raft trip, gumboot throwing and dinner in a rural town, a simple day tramp and a farm activities day. Some of the simpler activities are the rock sculptures on the riverbank, our own version of "MasterChef", a quiz night, a mini sports tournament plus mini golf on the way home. Cost will cover most meals (except Monday). All students will be required to work together in catering for the group.

  • MAHIA BAY CAMP

    • MAHIA BAY CAMP

      Cost: $430

      Maximum Number: 32 students 

      TIC: Damon Durie


      Five days and four nights living on an East Coast Marae with the sea on your front doorstep.

      Experiencing tikanga Maori first-hand and activities associated with the sea i.e. diving, swimming, cray fishing, fishing, surfing etc.

      Scenic tramping routes included.

      "SURVIVOR SERIES" - not to be missed.


      mahia bay



  • VENTURE LODGE OUTDOORS OHAKUNE

    • VENTURE LODGE OUTDOORS OHAKUNE     

      Cost: $465

      Maximum Number: 40 students      

      TIC: William Hodge                  

      This group will be staying at Venture Lodge in Ohakune, the outdoor centre owned by Auckland Grammar School. 

      The accommodation is relatively luxurious, with four students sharing a four-bunk room with own ensuite. It has a great outdoor area and excellent communal areas. 

      The programme will involve two commercial days, with rafting on the Rangitikei on the first day and with an escorted bike ride over the increasingly well-known Old Coach Road, stopping for lunch on the old Main Trunk Railway viaduct over the Hapuawhenua Stream. 

      The best weather day of the following two will be chosen for a spectacular walk on Ruapehu, dropping down the Cascades to Mangaturuturu Valley, with the opportunity to swim under the waterfall of the same name, the most powerful waterfall in the Tongariro National Park. 

      One of the days will involve a mini sports tournament followed by a ‘Dining Out’ journey (which may involve fish and chips on the run) accompanied by a swim in the Tokaanu Hot Pools. 

      Venture Lodge



  • MIGHTY MANAWATU MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE

    MIGHTY MANAWATU MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE

    Cost: $115

    Maximum Number: 20 students

    TIC: Des Waters

    This is a 4-day camp where you will stay at home each night and provide your own food (there will be a BBQ provided) and bike to keep costs as low as possible.

    Day 1: We will ride North Range Road at the top of the Pahiatua track, this ride goes through some amazing scenery with the windmills doted along the way (parents to drop off and pick up at the meeting point).

    Day 2 & 3: We will ride the legendary K-Loop (Kahuterawa loop), with a range of different rides for all abilities (parents to drop and pick up at meeting point).

    Day 4: We will ride the Levin mountain bike trails for the day (travel to Levin by minivan driven by staff member). We will require students to meet at school so we can all travel to Levin together for this days activity.


  • OHAKUNE OUTDOORS

    • OHAKUNE OUTDOORS

      Cost: $500

      Maximum Number: 28 students 

      TIC: Catherine Mills


      This camp is based at Station Lodge, an historically significant building (with a spa pool) located right next to the base of Mount Ruapehu, where the Old Coach Road ends/begins.

      Activities will include a fantastic commercial raft trip on the Tongariro River, a scenic stretch of the river with more grade 2-3 rapids than on any other river available to the school's camp programme.

      The Turangi Turtle Pools will provide an afternoon soak and/or play after the river rafting.

      Throughout the week, we will explore the Ruapehu region by hiking some of the local scenic walks such as teh Old Coach Road (which offers one of the most scenic historical walks in the country), as well as indoor rock climbing and other good-spirited team activities. With comfortable accommodation, days filled with adventure and almost all meals prepared by Mrs Mills "personal chef", this camp can safely be considered as the "Luxury" Camp.


      Station Lodge

  • RANGITIKEI RAFTING ADVENTURE

    • RANGITIKEI RAFTING ADVENTURE      

      Cost: $670

      Maximum Number: 14 students    

      TIC: Duncan Liegnme                                                                                                                


      This river adventure begins at the Mangaweka Domain (adjacent to the Rangitikei River) where we will camp for the first night. 

      The four days will involve commercially provided training in river safety and skills and then travel with Mangaweka Adventure Company on a journey exploring the Rangitikei River by raft and kayak. 

      As well as experiencing one of New Zealand's most famous rivers, we explore side-rivers, study the enormous gorge walls above us, and visit sites off river which are otherwise inaccessible. There is also the opportunity for the fishermen to experience one of New Zealand's named rivers in a "wilderness" setting. 

      Food costs are built into the rafting package, except for lunch on the Monday. This is an excellent opportunity to make the most of a commercial raft journey at reasonable cost on one of the country's most spectacular rivers.


      rafting

  • RUAHINE TRAVERSE

    • RUAHINE TRAVERSE 

      Cost: $240

      Maximum Number: 16 students         

      TIC: Rick Jochem                                                                                                                            


      The Ruahine Traverse delivers young men into New Zealand back country; crossing the Ruahine Ranges from the East where the sun rises, towards the setting sun in the West. 

      You will tramp on clearly marked DoC tracks through various types of bush, sub-alpine environments and rivers; sleep in tents and cook your own meals. This camp is physically demanding, and requires a minimum level of fitness if you want to enjoy the trip. 

      You will carry a pack with all your food (self-provided) and gear, and be walking up to six hours each day. A rest day is planned to enjoy the bush around you, and build friendships with other students. 

      There is a minimum gear list that you must have, but the school is able to provide much of the equipment if you do not have it. Please talk to Mr Jochem about gear if you think it may be an issue. 


  • SURF WAIRARAPA

    SURF WAIRARAPA

    Cost: $390

    Maximum Number: 25 students 

    TIC: David Barwick


    Do you love tramping, surfing, bodyboarding, fishing and a spot of snorkelling? This camp will be for students who love the outdoors and want to have a high impact week.

    This camp is based in the stunning Wairarapa, both in the Tararua Ranges and at Castlepoint Beach.

    Monday will start with a brisk tramp towards Powell Hut and after the tramp will see our group head to Castlepoint for the rest of the week. The rest of the week is spent doing water sports, fishing, snorkelling and outdoor games. Each day the group will participate in surf lessons led by our competent staff. Some wetsuits are available and surfboards are provided.

    Students will require an excellent swimming ability and a high level of fitness if they select this camp.

    All food is provided.


    Surf

  • TARANAKI HARDCORE

    TARANAKI HARD CORE

    Cost: $440

    Maximum Number: 30 students   

    TIC: Scott Davidson                                                                                                                                                    


    Are you keen for a week of adrenaline and high octane adventure. The Taranaki Hardcore camp is packed with exciting outdoor activities that put you out of your comfort zone and guarantee a week of enjoyment.


    The camp is based at the Fitzroy Beach Camping Ground in New Plymouth. The campground sits on the doorstep of the world famous Fitzroy surf break with walkways, golf courses, rivers and fishing spots just a stones throw away.


    The week of activities includes: Dam Dropping, Mt Taranaki 3 hour Day Tramp, Surfing, Fishing, A range of other beach and outdoor activities and a mystery activity.

    Students will require a sound swimming ability and a basic level of fitness if they select this camp. All food is provided. 


    fitzroy


  • TARARUA SOUTHERN CROSSING

    • TARARUA SOUTHERN CROSSING      

      Cost: $245

      Maximum Number: 12 students   

      TIC: Hayden Squire                                                                                                   


      This camp will follow the established “Southern Crossing” route over the Tararua Mountain Ranges. There will be a day when we’re in an exposed alpine environment that will require good weather to complete the crossing. 

      Tramping begins on the Wairarapa side at Walls Whare through to Te Matawai Hut on the first day, then onto Alpha Hut the second day. Tramping from Alpha Hut to Kime Hut will involve tramping on the “tops”. Departing Kime to the road end at Otaki Forks will complete the journey. All this will be spread out over the week and will be dependent on weather conditions. 

      Students will camp under fly’s or tents and will need to have above average fitness levels (and be prepared to push themselves physically). Everything the student will need, he will carry himself in his pack. Note - students provide their own food. This camp is from Monday to Friday. 

      No experience is necessary, this is an excellent learning opportunity for boys that wish to get into the outdoors.                              

      crossing


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  • TONGARIRO NORTHERN CIRCUIT

    • TONGARIRO NORTHERN CIRCUIT

      Cost: $220

      Maximum Number: 8 students           

      TIC: Hugh Drake

                                                                                                                                    

      This is a full 4-day tramp that showcases New Zealand's most stunning volcanic landscapes. Spectacular volcanic craters, brilliant blue lakes and everything from herb fields to forests to barren desert landscapes. 

      With views that extend to Lake Taupo in the north, Mount Taranaki on the west coast and the Kaimanawa Ranges to the east. The tramp starts at Whakapapa Village and makes sue of the DoC huts along the walk with the group staying in Mangetepopo, Oturere and Waihohonu Huts, followed by a final night at the luxurious Wellington Tramping Lodge situated in the Alpine Village.

      mangetepopo

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