Flexibility! Below is a sample programme for a year 4-8 group visiting Arthur's Pass for 3 days. You can visit the Activities page to find out more about the activities we have on offer. We are very flexible with our programme to allow for your preferences, the needs of your group and of course the weather! We are open to any suggestions and ideas you have. Longer camps (i.e 4 days or a week) are also possible. 10:45am 12:00pm 1 pm 1:30am 4.30pm 9:30am-4pm
Day One
Arrive in Arthur's Pass, Organise bunkrooms and settle in.
Lodge safety briefing.
Manager discusses the operation of the lodge with teacher and adults.
Lunch.
Prepare for Punchbowl Falls walk.
Punchbowl Falls walk. River crossing activity possible on the return walk.
Camp diaries, dinner preparation, free time etc.
Day Two
Day walk (e.g Bridal Veil and onto Bealy Valley, Bealy Spur Track, Scott's Track..).
OR 9am - 12.30am
A half day walk up the Bridal Veil Track. Return to Lodge for Lunch.
Group One - Sensory Trail
Group Two - Sketching
Group Three - Historic Walk
10:30-11:00am
Morning tea.
11:00am-12:00pm
Second Rotation.
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch.
1:00-2:00pm
Third Rotation.
2:00-2:30pm
Afternoon tea.
2:30am onwards
Open to suggestions. Short walk, games/sports, free time, bush study?
9:00am
Clean up of lodge.
Orienteering (1.5 hours).
12:30pm
Lunch.
1:30-4:00pm
Rock art.
Visit to DOC Information Centre.
4:00pm
Assemble at Railway Station if travelling by Train.