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Gold Expeditions
Gold Expeditions
FIRST complete bush craft training through the college or via an outside provider such as www.bigfootadventures.co.nz. or online through https://ppsoutdoor.com/
FIRST complete bush craft training through the college or via an outside provider such as www.bigfootadventures.co.nz. or online through https://ppsoutdoor.com/
NEXT a 2 or 3 night practice tramp and finally a 3 to 4 night qualifying expedition.
NEXT a 2 or 3 night practice tramp and finally a 3 to 4 night qualifying expedition.
Gold expeditions are in the school holidays. Practice tramps are usually in conjunction with Silver qualifying expeditions.
Qualifying Gold expeditions may be an extended version of a Silver tramp, or a completely separate trip.
Possible Gold tramps are listed below.
Heaphy Track
Heaphy Track
A Great Walk that can be walked in 5 days.
A Great Walk that can be walked in 5 days.
78.4 km, Gold Qualifier
Gradient: INTERMEDIATE
Fly to Nelson. Take a shuttle to and from the track ends, plus a night at a backpackers in Nelson. Plus spending money
Round the Mountain
Round the Mountain
Circumnavigate Mt Ruapehu
Circumnavigate Mt Ruapehu
Bruce Rd to Whakapapa 69km GOLD
Whakapapa - Waihohonu- Rangipo - Mangaehuehu - Ohakune Mountain Rd 45km SILVER
Challenging terrain, potential extreme cold
Gradient: ADVANCED
Kepler Track
Kepler Track
A Great Walk - Fiordland National Park
A Great Walk - Fiordland National Park
60 km - a big climb involved, reasonable fitness essential.
Huts are outrageously expensive.
A summer trip only - December. Snow can be expected at any time
This trip involves flying to Queenstown and driving to Te Anau.
Plus 2 nights at a backpackers. Plus spending money.
Gradient: INTERMEDIATE
Whirinaki Forest Park
Whirinaki Forest Park
Experience the backcountry.
Experience the backcountry.
Okahu Rd - Mangakahika - Central Te Hoe - Upper Te Hoe - Central Whirinaki - River Rd 71 kms. A big hill to climb
Okahu Rd - Rogers - Moerangi - Mangamate - Central Whirinaki - River Rd 66 kms. A smaller hill to climb
Gradient: ADVANCED
Cape Reinga - Te Paki Walkway
Cape Reinga - Te Paki Walkway
Spirits Bay to Te Paki Stream
Spirits Bay to Te Paki Stream
48km Silver qualifier / Gold practice
Include side trips and all the way to Waitiki Landing
Include side trips and all the way to Waitiki Landing
65km Gold qualifier
CAMPING ONLY - Tents required
Gradient: INTERMEDIATE
St James Walkway
St James Walkway
Sub-alpine South Island
Sub-alpine South Island
Access from Lewis Pass 66km
Huts not overly large, tents advised as added precaution
Fly to Christchurch. The trip includes 2 nights at a backpackers, shuttles and spending money
Gradient: ADVANCED
Greenstone Caples/Routeburn
Greenstone Caples/Routeburn
Two options available. South Island
Greenstone - Caples Low subalpine loop track 63km
Greenstone - Routeburn Join the Routeburn Great Walk 67km
Fly to Queenstown. The trip includes 2 nights at a backpackers, rental vehicles and spending money.
Gradient: INTERMEDIATE
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