Gold Pj - Auckland

An email will be sent out 2-3 days prior to programme commencement comfirming attendance and any programme changes including a weather report.

This programme directly follows on for the training, creating a four day event where students can complete their training and practice journey at the same time.

When

4:00pm-3:00pm

This programme will start following completion of Gold training.

Where?

Waitakere Ranges, meet at Karamatura Farm Barn Paddock(in the carpark at the top of the drive). Allow a good 20 minutes from Titirangi, it seems like a long way to Karamatura. Turn at the roundabout in Titirangi with the art work on it and go down Huia Road. Once you reach Huia keep going and you will go over a reasonably narrow bridge, turn Left at the end of the bridge and proceed for probably only another couple of minutes. The entrance to Karamatura Farm (Barn Paddock) is on the right handside of the road, go up the gravel road remembering it is a working farm so be aware of the animals. Hire gear will be available on meeting.

Cost

$225 per student. Pleaes fill in the online booking form and follow the link to Paypal for credit card payments. Payment via internet banking 06-0265-0138304-00 (please include your name and trip date as reference.

This includes maps, campfees, adult supervison overnight and instructors.

Food

You need to bring your own. Please note water will need to be boiled for drinking so good idea to bring enough to start with. Remember you need to carry all your rubbish so leave any additional packaging at home.

Medical Forms

Please complete this when completing the booking form. Please make sure you bring any medications you require with you. It is essential that we have an emergency contact and that your parents/guardians are available to collect you if necessary, to ensure the well-being and completion for other group members.

 
Equipment

It is important that you have the correct footwear (ie. Tramping boots) No denim and suitable raincoat. If you are planning on hiring equipment, particularly tents please indicate whether you are happy to share (rather than a lot of you carrying a whole tent on your own for just yourself). Please refer to equipment list supplied or for hire gear options.

Some of you have hired gear, we will have this ready for you on arrival and there is heaps of time to pack your pack etc.

Equipment

    Tent - fine to share
    Sleeping mat & sleeping bag
    Pack & pack liner + day pack
    Raincoat
    Suitable footwear
    Food & drink for 2.5 days
    Toiletries
    Clothing - remember it may be cold (NO JEANS or DENIM of any sort)
    Pen & paper
    Sunhat, cream & glasses
    Beanie
    Insect repellent
    Torch with spare batteries
    Duke of Edinburgh's Award book
    First Aid kit & any required medications
    Plates, mug & cutlery
    Cooker & cooking equipment ie. pots & lighter
    Rubbish bag
    Washing up gear including tea-towel
    Toilet paper & baby wipes
    Watch
    Compass - if you have one
    Camera

Hire Gear
65litre pack ............................................................... $ 10.00
Tent .......................................................................$20.00
Sleeping bag (Three season) ........................................... $10.00
Sleeping Mat ............................................................. $ 2.00
Cooker .................................................................... $ 4.00
Pots ....................................................................... $ 6.00
Gas for cooker ........................................................... $ 8.00

Damaged or lost items will be charged to the person as a replacement cost per item.