Activities

In 2024 we completed 6 activity rotations and completed the following activivties:

Ngatuhoa Falls walk and Swim - 2 hour round trip (double block session)

Abseiling Lower Wall

Kayaking and Balance Beam

Tubing lower and upper depending on level of students

Jumping hole/Swimming Hole as a combined activity over an hour (this could be combined and with tubing done as one session).

Ziplining

Challenge Course

We also completed the Burma Trail in one evening and a walk up the main road to find Glow worms.

Abseiling

Abseiling is a fun and exciting activity to safely introduce students to height. The aim of this activity is to expose participants to heights in a safe and positive learning environment.

Challenge Course

The Challenge Course is a series of obstacles that participants work through to arrive at the end. The aim of the activity is to encourage teamwork, communication, problem solving and also challenge individuals.

Kayaking

The aim of activity is to introduce to the participants the basics of kayaking skills and confidence on the water.

Balance Challenge

The Balance Challenge is a fun opportunity to hold your own against your opponent on the balance beam or to challenge your own balancing skills to get across.

Ngatuhoa Falls Hike & Swim

The hike to the base of the falls from the lodge is approx. 30 minutes. There is good swimming at the base of the waterfall (usually 45 min) leaving enough time for the hike back up to the lodge of around 40 min.

Rapid Tubing

Tubing in the river is an exciting activity that aims to provide a fun experience in the water.

Zip Line

The ZipLine is a fun and exciting activity designed to safely introduce participants to heights. The aim of this activity is to expose participants to heights in a safe and positive learning environment.

Burma Trail

The Burma Trail is a fun and exciting activity to safely introduce participants to the NZ Bush at night. The aim of this activity is to expose participants to the NZ bush at night and promote teamwork and communication skills.

Compass Course

The Compass Course is a great activity to introduce participants to using a compass navigation.

Fire Starting

Fire starting is an essential skill for outdoor exploration. The aim of this activity is to instruct students on how, when, and where to light a fire.

Jumping Hole

The Swimming and Jumping Holes are a fun way to cool off after a hot day in the sun.

Bell Tenting

Sleeping in a Bell Tent is an exciting experience. The aim of this activitiy is to teach participants about tenting and confidence building

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is a fun and exciting activity that aims to provide participants with the experience of biking through the NZ bush.

Orienteering

Orienteering is a great skill to have and a fun activity that aims to teach participants how to navigate using a map.

River Crossing

The aim of this activity is to give participants the opportunity to learn where, when and how to cross a river safely. Rivers are one of the biggest killers in the New Zealand bush and it is extremely important that participants are aware of this.

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