Gold Expedition - Hunua Ranges, Auckland

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

When?
8.30am Day 1 - 4pm Day 4

Where?
Hunua Ranges meet at Upper Mangatawhiri Dam/campsite, finish at the same location.

Cost
This can be done via credit card through the website link when the booking form has been completed.

Payment via internet banking 06-0265-0138304-00 (please include your name as reference)

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 (there is water at the campsites). Choose your food wisely, remember to aim for 20000 kJ per day and avoid heavy food as it's a long tramp carrying additional weight.

Medical Forms
Please fill out when completing booking form. 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.

Booking Form
Please fill out online post or email this form back to Peak Performance Solutions Ltd to confirm your place on the above programme.

Equipment
It is important that you have the correct footwear (ie. Tramping boots) No denim and suitable raincoat. Temperatures in the Hunua Ranges can be as low as -11ºC. 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.

Pack & pack liner
Tent
Sleeping bag
Raincoat
Suitable footwear
Food & drink for 3 days
Toiletries
Clothing - remember it may be cold
Sunhat, cream & glasses
Beanie
Insect repellent
Torch
Duke of Edinburgh's Award book
First Aid kit & any required medications
Plates, mug & cutlery
Cooking equipment ie. pots & lighter
Rubbish bag
Washing up gear including tea-towel
Toilet paper & baby wipes
Watch
Compass - if you have one
Camera

If you do not have all of the equipment we do have some for hire. Please see below for items and costs. Please also fill in the gear hire list when you return your medical forms and permission slips to Peak Performance Solutions Ltd.

Hire Gear - Tramp Special
65litre pack ................................................................ $15.00
Tent (Two or three person) ....................................... $25.00
Sleeping bag (Three season) ................................... $15.00
Sleeping Mat ............................................................. $ 3.00
Cooker ...................................................................... $ 4.00
Pots .......................................................................... $ 6.00
Gas for cooker (you get to keep this) ....................... $ 8.00

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

Track Outline
You will need to purchase a terralink Topographic map of the Hunua/Waitakere Ranges to work out your route using the following:
Start at Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite/Dam
Campsite one (Grid 567046)
Campsite two (Grid 568099)
Campsite three (Grid 496025)
Finish at Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite/Dam.

Each person must complete and summit a 'Green', RAMS, trip and trip intention forms to Peak Performance Solutions. Peak Performance Solutions already has a preapproval on this route but as students you must be able to demonstrate their ability to complete the necessary paperwork. All forms must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the start date.