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Sample programme
Below is a sample programme for a year 4-8 group visiting Arthur's Pass for 3 days. This is just one of many options. You can visit the Activities page to find out more about the activities we have on offer. Our programme is flexible 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 or 5 days) are also possible.
Visiting Punchbowl Falls.
Day One
10:45am
Arrive in Arthur's Pass, Organise bunkrooms and settle in.
Lodge safety briefing.
Manager discusses the operation of the lodge with teacher and adults.
12:00pm
Lunch.
1 pm
Prepare for Punchbowl Falls walk.
1:30am
Punchbowl Falls walk. River crossing activity possible on the return walk.
4.30pm
Camp diaries, dinner preparation, free time etc.
Day Two
9:30am-4pm
Day walk (e.g Bridal Veil and onto Bealy Valley, Bealy Spur Track or Scott's Track).
OR 9am - 12.30am
A half day walk up the Bridal Veil Track. Return to Lodge for Lunch.
1.30pm - 5pm
Slpit the class in two groups for Rotations (e.g. Sensory Trail and Stretcher Making).
OR a day of Rotations
10:30-12:00am
First rotation.
Group One - Sensory Trail
Group Two - Sketching
Group Three - Historic Walk
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch.
1:00pm-2:30pm
Second Rotation.
2:30-3:0pm
Afternoon tea.
3:00-4:30pm
Third Rotation.
Dining in the alps!.
Day Three
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.