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Bronze Expeditions
Bronze Expeditions
FIRST complete Bronze bushcraft training - learn about appropriate gear, how to read a map and navigate with a compass, basic first aid, managing risks, how to use a camp cooker and cook your lunch. Or online at https://ppsoutdoor.com/
FIRST complete Bronze bushcraft training - learn about appropriate gear, how to read a map and navigate with a compass, basic first aid, managing risks, how to use a camp cooker and cook your lunch. Or online at https://ppsoutdoor.com/
NEXT complete an overnight practice tramp and finally an overnight qualifying expedition .
NEXT complete an overnight practice tramp and finally an overnight qualifying expedition .
Bronze tramping expeditions are held over weekends.
Possible Bronze tramps are listed below.
Motutapu Island
Motutapu Island
Catch the ferry to Rangitoto, climb to the summit then over to Home Bay on Motutapu Island. A summer trip, plenty of water needs to be carried. Swimming at Home Bay
Bronze qualifier
20km, 2 days
Camping only - TENTS REQUIRED
Gradient: EASY
Waitawheta Tramline
Waitawheta Tramline
Kaimai Ranges from the Karangahake Gorge. Following an old logging route to the old kauri mill site. Practice river crossing skills
Bronze practice/qualifier
20+km, 2 days
Gradient: EASY
Pinnacles
Pinnacles
Coromandel Peninsula. Follow the old pack horse track used by the kauri loggers. Lots of steps, a 350m climb to the Pinnacles Hut. If weather permits, a pre-dawn trip up to the Pinnacles to catch the sun rise.
Bronze practice/qualifier
20 km, 2 days
Gradient: INTERMEDIATE
Huia
Huia
Camp at Barn Paddock, Waitakere Ranges
Climb Mt Donald McLean and visit Upper Huia Dam
Bronze practice/qualifier
20 km, 2 days
Gradient: EASY
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