Rakiura Preparation

Letter No.1

Dates - Monday 15th September - Friday 19th September

Number of Students

30 students - 6 Adults (Staff confirmed - Roddy Scoles, Courtney Lousley & Vanessa MacDonald -more to be added)

Congratulations on your well deserved selection! Here is some info to get you started

Fitness

All students chosen will have an excellent level of fitness as it is a demanding week. All activities on the camp are compulsory and no exceptions will be made.

Proposed activities

Tramping - Maori Beach return & exploration around Horsehoe Bay & Oban Village (Explore around the township)

Ulva Island - Experience a predator free Island sanctuary 

Conservation - Sandy from Predator Free Rakiura

Fishing -Charter - Catch, cook your secret recipe (Cod-Off) eat Blue Cod for dinner 

Kiwi Spotting- Night time walks to try and spot Kiwi inside and outside of Mamaku

Costs $465 per student - (less than the cost of the ski trip!)

School accounts will be billed for this trip. The trip must be paid in full ten days prior to leaving (5th September). Allow a little ($25 approx) spending money for treats from the shop and on the way back from Bluff. (We stop for dinner in Invercargill on the way back home)

Accommodation

Accommodation will be at Mamaku Point where we have booked the entire complex. As Mamaku is within a predator fence, no pesky possums, just pesky kiwi.

Gear

Good to start making sure you have access to a quality sleeping bag that is rated for winter use. Waterproof jackets will be checked a week prior to going as we still get students that bring jackets that are not suitable for outdoor use on the island. (the school has some if needed). Other important items are sturdy footwear for hiking and a headlamp. At least two pairs of shoes that will get muddy and wet and are suitable for walking good distances. I have included a gear list on the back of this notice. Most students pack a pair of Gumboots!