Congrats - Successful Applicant
Parent Information Notice - Congrats - Successful ApplicantDates - Monday 21st- Friday 25th September
Number of Students
24 students only in 2026
Adults - 6 (Four Staff - Courtney Lousley, Roddy Scoles + 2, Two parents)
Fitness
All successful applicants will need to have an excellent level of fitness as it is a demanding week (We cover a lot of ground during the week, mostly walking!). All activities on the camp are compulsory and no exceptions will be made.
Proposed activities
Tramping - Mamaku Point to Maori Beach (part of the Rakiura Track)
Exploration around Oban & Horseshoe Bay (There are heaps of awesome short walks to explore)
Ulva Island - Visit to predator free sanctuary (Lots of walking to explore the island)
Conservation - The work of Conservation Pest Detection Dogs
Museum - Social Sciences (History) Investigate the history of Rakiura through Museum visit and follow up activities.
Fishing - Charter - tied in with a visit to Ulva Island.
Kiwi Spotting - We stay inside a predator free sanctuary. Every single person has seen kiwi the last couple of years.
Cod Off - Top Chef competition cooking fresh Blue Cod caught by us. We also get to experience plenty of the local kaimoana.
Cost 485 per student
Gear List - always good to have a look at the gear list early in case you can borrow anything you don’t have.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be at https://www.mamakupoint.nz/ where we have booked the entire complex. Mamaku Point is a pretty special place fully enclosed in a predator fence.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Roddy Scoles