This document provides details about an upcoming Year 8 adventure trip to Tongariro National Park from November 17-21, 2014. It includes information about transportation, accommodations, activities, gear requirements, and safety procedures. The itinerary details activities each day such as visiting Waitomo Caves, hiking the Tongariro Alping Crossing, visiting hot pools and museums. Precautions are outlined for the multi-day Tongariro Crossing hike due to volcanic activity in the area.

1. Year 8 Adventure
2014

2. When & Where
Tongariro National Park
Turangi
Central Plateau
Monday 17th – Friday 21st
November
2014

3. General
Information
Times
 Depart Kohi: Monday 17th
November 7.15am
 Arrive Kohi: Friday 21st 6pm
The Team
 32 students
 8 parents
 2 teachers

4. MONDAY
Time Activities
7.15am Depart Kohimarama to Waitomo
10.45am
Waitomo Caves Tour /Ruakuri
Reserve Walk
Waitomo Discovery Centre
2.30pm Depart Waitomo to Turangi
5.30pm Arrive Club Habitat, Turangi
TUESDAY
Time Activities
8.30am Tongariro Crossing
6pm Tokaanu Hot Pools
WEDNESDAY
Time Activities
9-12pm Abseiling/Orienteering- Spa Park
Taupo
2.30pm AC Baths Hot Pools, Taupo
Itinerary
THURSDAY
Time Activities
8.30am Waiouru Army Museum
2.30pm Visit the Whakapapa Information Centre
3pm Taranaki Falls Hike / Memorial
FRIDAY
Time Activities
8am Depart Turangi
Huka Falls – Taupo
12pm The Luge- Rotorua
6pm Arrive Kohimarama

5. Transport
Guthreys Coachlines
 49 Seats per Coach
 Fully Air-Conditioned throughout
 Reclining Seats
 Entertainment System: CD/DVD
 Two doors. Front and Rear
 Seatbelts
 Driver all week
Private Car
 4by4
Turangi Coachlines
 Tongariro Crossing transport
 Based in Turangi

6. Accommodation
Club Habitat- Turangi
 Cabin style accommodation
 Students are in groups
of 4,6,7,8
 Boys and Girls separate
 Adults accommodated in the
same area as students
 Warm, clean and tidy
 Excellent ablutions
& drying room

7. GEAR
Mufti - Clothing Sleeping Toiletries/ Medication
Shorts 3x Sleeping bag Soap
T- Shirts 4x Pillow Slip Toothbrush
Long pants 3x Blanket (optional) Toothpaste
Underwear 5x Pyjamas Sun Screen
Socks 4 x Towels 2x Shampoo
Warm fleece or sweat shirt 2 Face cloth Brush / Comb
Swimwear (togs) Medication (if required)
Trainers 2 pairs
Miscellaneous Walking Gear Eating Equipment
Named drink bottle Waterproof rain coat Fork, Knife, Spoon
Camera (optional) Waterproof pants Dinner plate, bowl
Plastic bags 2x Woollen hat Drinking cup
Cards (optional) Woollen socks x 2
Reading book Woollen gloves
Back pack Set of thermals Morning Tea & Lunch for Monday
Sun glasses Woollen jersey or Fleece
Sturdy walking boots - above the ankles

8. Activities
 Waitomo Caves Tour
 Waitomo Education Centre
 Tongariro Crossing
 Tokaanu Hot Pools
 AC Baths–Taupo
 Rapid Sensations & Kayaking-Kiwi-
Taupo
 Waiouru Army Museum visit
 Visit Whakapapa Information Centre
 Taranaki Falls Walk
 Huka Falls
 The Luge- Rotoura

9. Wet Weather
Activities
 Lower Mountain walks
 Silica Rapids walk
 Whakapapanui walk
 Lake Rotopounamu walk
 Tama Lakes walk
 Rock n Ropes – Taupo
 Turangi Climbing Wall
 Volcanic Activity Centre
 Craters of the Moon
 Mountain Biking

10. Tongariro Crossing
 Listed as one of the Top 10- 1 Day hikes
 19.5 km
 8-9 hrs long (8.30am-4.30pm)
 Day packs only
 Altitude- 1900 metres
 Alpine walk – 4 seasons in a day!
 Walk between Mt Ngauruhoe &
Mt Tongariro
 Mangatepopo to Ketetahi
 Managed by DOC

12. Mangatepopo Car Park to Soda Springs 1.5 hours
Soda Springs to South Crater 40 minutes to 1 hour.
South Crater to Red Crater 1.5 hour
Red Crater to Blue Lake 30 minutes
Blue Lake to Ketetahi Hut 1 hour
Ketetahi Hut to Ketetahi Car Park 2 hours = 7.5 hrs

13. Tongariro Crossing
The Essentials
 Water- each student to carry 1.5L
 Food-2 sandwiches, trail mix, fruit, muesli bars
 Waterproof and windproof raincoat and
trousers
 Strong, sturdy boots (over ankles)
 Warm clothing layers: woollen or
polypropylene thermals and fleece
 Woollen Hat and gloves
 First aid kits
 Sunscreen and sunglasses
 Chocolate and Barley sugars !!!!

14. 14 November 2013 - DOC Media Release
Volcanic risk advice in real-time on Tongariro Alpine
Crossing
New electronic signs have been installed on the Tongariro
Alpine Crossing (TAC), in a novel use of technology to help
reduce people’s exposure to volcanic hazards along the
track. The lights can be changed remotely by Department
of Conservation staff using cellular technology. If
information is received from GeoNet, GNS Science or the
new Tongariro Eruption Detection System indicating the
volcano is becoming more active or has erupted, DOC staff
can immediately change the lights from green to orange or
red, indicating increasing danger or track closure.

16. Tongariro Crossing
Safety Management:
 Using expert advice: DOC / Transport
operators
 Tracking the weather
 Gear/Food/Water checks before we depart
 Students in groups with 1 parent
 First aid kits- emergency blankets
 Timeframes- target finish by 4.45pm
 Communication
 Regular stops

17. Extra Information
Costs
 $450 per student- covers all costs and adult costs
Food
 Self -catering – students to cook 2 meals
First Aid
 1 large first aid kit
 4 smaller kits
 Includes emergency blankets
RAMs
 Written for all areas and activities
Decision Making
 Justine, Deb

18. Extra Information
Weather
 www.metservice.co.nz / www.metvuw.com /
www.windguru.cz
 0800 362468
 Whakapapa DOC Centre -07 892 3729
Communication
 Much of the Tongariro Crossing has mobile coverage
Plan for non-walkers
 Start walk with the group – walk from the Car park to Soda
Stream then back
 Walk in from Ketetahi Rd end to meet group

19. The 2014 Team
 Jayne Simpson Allen
 Tony Regan
 Sue Garland
 Lesley and Campbell
Williamson
 Olga Gill
 Steve Restieaux
 Karen Nathan
 Lianne Cornwell
 Justine Milne
 Deb Bartlett
Total: 10 adults

20. Where to Now?
 Getting gear sorted
 Training – getting out for walks
 Permission/medical forms returned
 Payment due early Term 4
 Final Parent Meeting – Term 4

21. Q & A