Camping Waipu Caves
Dates:
Group 3: 22-23 August
Group 6: 24-25 August
Group 1: 31 August - 1 September
Overview:
This trip takes place over two days and gives students the ability to hone their rock climbing, abseiling, caving, and camping skills.
Meeting place:
Van shed at bottom of drive
Meeting time:
8:30am
Departure time:
8:45am
Heading to:
Waipu Caves reserve
Return time:
We will be back the following day at WBHS before the 3:10pm bell rings
Gear supplied by each student:
Students should have warm clothing i.e. socks, shirts, pants, jumper, thermals etc
Thermals for caving
Sturdy shoes
Sleeping bag
Raincoat
Active wear
A bag to put wet clothes into after caving
Towel
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Bowl/cup/cutlery
Students need to bring lunch for the first day and a water bottle.
Gear supplied by the school:
Tents
Sleeping mats
Climbing gear
Abseiling gear
Caving overalls
Caving gumboots
Cookers & gas
Dinner, breakfast, and lunch for the second day
Drinking water