Silver Practice Journey - Waitakere Ranges

Where?
Barn Paddock - Karamatura Valley, Waitakere Ranges. From Titirangi, take Huia Road and travel about 15-16km. Once you cross the Huia Bridge turn (L) and travel about 500m. There is a sign on the (R) hand side ‘Karamutura Farm'. If you get to the museum (L), you have gone too far. You can drive into the campsite. Best to allow an hour from Auckland City. The Practice Journey is a loop track and pick up will be at the same location.

Where?
Barn Paddock - Karamatura Valley, Waitakere Ranges. From Titirangi, take Huia Road and travel about 15-16km. Once you cross the Huia Bridge turn (L) and travel about 500m. There is a sign on the (R) hand side ‘Karamutura Farm'. If you get to the museum (L), you have gone too far. You can drive into the campsite. Best to allow an hour from Auckland City. The Practice Journey is a loop track and pick up will be at the same location.

Cost
$195.00 per student.

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

Cheques payable to: Peak Performance Solutions Ltd.

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

This includes instructors, camp fee, maps and adult supervision overnight.

Booking & Medical Forms

Please submit electronically. These must be completed prior to the programme. It is really important that these are filled in accurately and thoroughly, confidentiality will apply and please feel free to contact us to discuss any concerns or conditions. Please make sure you bring any medications you require with you.

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.

Track Details
Students will camp at Karamatura Barn Paddock in the Waitakere Ranges on the Friday night, before tramping to Whatipu (camping at the Cave campsite) and return via a loop track to Karamatura Barn Paddock campsite on the Sunday afternoon. As it is likely that the tracks may be wet and boggy, please make sure you have suitable footwear, running shoes are not suitable.

Equipment

Tent - fine to share
Sleeping mat & sleeping bag
Pack & pack liner
Raincoat
Suitable footwear
Food & drink for 2 & 1/2 days
Toiletries
Clothing - remember it may be cold (NO JEANS)
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

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 section when you return your booking form to Peak Performance Solutions Ltd.

Hire Gear
65litre pack .............................................................. $15.00
Tent (Two or three person) ..................................... $20.00
Sleeping bag (Three season) ................................ $10.00
Sleeping Mat ............................................................ $ 2.00
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.