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