Silver practice journey – 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

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.

Cost
$195.00 per student.  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 try to use similar food to that which you would take tramping. Water needs to be boiled here so good idea to bring a large container with you.

Medical Forms
These must be completed prior to the training. 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.

Equipment
    Tent
    Sleeping mat & sleeping bag
    Pack
    Pack liner
    Raincoat
    Food & drink
    Toiletries
    Clothing - remember it may be cold (No denim)
    Pen & paper
    Sunhat, cream & sunglasses
    Insect repellent
    Torch
    Duke of Edinburgh's Award book - if you have a separate Bronze and Silver ones please bring them too.
    First Aid kit
    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
    

If you do not have all of the equipment we do have some for hire. Please see below for items and costs. Please fill in the gear hire section of the booking form and add payment to camp fees.

Hire Gear
65litre pack ............................................................... $ 5.00
Tent .......................................................................$15.00
Sleeping bag (Three season) ........................................... $10.00
Sleeping Mat ............................................................. $ 1.00
Cooker .................................................................... $ 2.00
Pots ....................................................................... $ 5.00
Gas for cooker ........................................................... $ 8.00
Damaged or lost items will be charged to the person as a replacement cost per item.