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ActivitiesActivitiesWhile we can provide all these activities sometimes it might not be possible to run them due to environmental conditions (weather, rivers flows etc) or because of time or logistical constraints. Talk to us about what we will be able to provide for you.Adventure Ropes Course A series of activities following the Project Adventure philosophy Adventure Based Learning (ABL), which promotes self confidence, trust, team building, personal and social development. Low elements: Electric Fence, Prouty’s Landing, Tension Traverse, Wild Woosey, Chicken Walk, Criss Crotch, Spiders Web and many more. High elements: Two Wire, Burma Bridge, Chicken Walk, One Person Multi Vine, Two Person Multi Vine, Vertical Play Pen, Dangle Trio, Pamper Pole, Rickety Bridge, Balance Beam, Centipede, Flying Kiwi. Swamp A swampy pool located near the Ropes course is a great site for this activity where participants problem solve to plan a method of crossing the ‘swamp’ with the planks provided. Success means you don’t fall in! Two Wire The Two Wire Bridge crosses the Boyle River just below the Heaphy camp site. It can be used to create a tramping loop up the river to the Heaphy camp site and back down the other side. Crossing the Two Wire requires a climbing harness and short cow’s tail for self belay. Another team work activity! Small Abseil Situated about 30 minutes walk from the Lodge, this activity is a great introduction for people who have never abseiled before. The abseil is about an 8 metre drop from a safe and easily controlled site with fabulous views and a feeling of exposure! Big Abseil Situated on private land at Windy Point this 50 metre abseil is far more challenging and ideal for senior students and adults. Since it drops onto a ledge that is subject to flooding, it is a weather dependant activity. Transport is required from the Lodge to Windy Point. (15 k) Rock Climbing Our rock climbing site is in the same area as the big abseil. There are four climbs with bolted top rope anchors. They are close together and range in difficulty from simple to moderately hard. Transport is required for this activity. River Crossing This activity can be a stand-alone activity, combined with tubing to make a half day session wearing wet suits, or experienced as part of a tramp - usually on an overnight tramp away from the Lodge area. River Walk The local rivers lend themselves to exploring adventures across or along the riverbeds. This may be part of a journey or a short adventure on the way to another activity. Tubing This fun activity takes place at a variety of sites depending on river flow. It involves entering the river above a safe rapid, floating down the rapid on an inner tube to a designated get out point and walking back up the river to the entry point for another turn! Transport may be required. Camping The Heaphy Camp Site is large enough to accommodate up to 30 people. It has a shelter, an established fire place and a limited supply of wood. It also has a long drop toilet. Tent flies are used for students. It is deal for an introductory camping experience. Many other camp sites are also available for overnight expeditions further away from the Lodge. Bush craft/survival skills Learn how to build a bivvie/emergency shelter, light an emergency what to do if you are lost etc......This can be a stand-alone activity or combined with a tramp. Tramping There are lots of great tramping routes in the Lewis Pass area. Those further afield may require transport and Mt Radio hire. There are lots of multi-day or overnight options. Groups based at the Lodge can do a 40 min tramp up to the ’Bald Patch’, a longer bush walk to the ‘Mud Run’, a river and bush bash or a number of valley walks into huts, There is also a harder day tramp up to Mt Faust. This trip involves a steep climb through the beech forest and tussock. Tarns at the top make a great place for lunch. The descent loop track follows a steep ridge down to a scree slope and then along a bouldery stream to join the St James Walkway. This is a long day trip for seniors. Nature Trail Beginning at the Lodge, this trail through the native beech forest takes about an hour to complete. Marker posts indicate areas of interest and a short worksheet is available for groups to photocopy. Orienteering There is a permanent orienteering course set up with six courses, each with four controls. It is designed to be run from the Lodge. Compass Navigation A series of three progressive navigation exercises, teaching compass skills and how to follow a compass bearing through the bush. River Art A shorter activity that immerses the students in the environment and encourages some creativity using the natural resources around them. Solo A night time walk with the group then time to reflect and listen to the sounds of the bush all on your own! Nightline A fun blind fold activity that is run in the dark. The aim is to encourage communication skills and trust. Participants are blindfolded and lead into the bush a short distance from the Lodge. They are handed a piece of rope that weaves in and out of the trees and have to follow the rope to the end. Great fun! Night Orienteering This is a short course close to the Lodge that has ten controls with reflectors visible in torch light, so that it can be run at night. Hot Pools The Hot Pools are a great evening activity. The pools are normally large enough to cater for up to a dozen bodies at one time. They are best visited after dark when the local sandfly population disappears! Pools are subject to flooding after rain and not always available. Rafting Rafting usually takes place on the Boyle or Hope Rivers. The Boyle is a section of Grade 3 water, which flows through three gorges, finishing at Windy point. The Hope trip starts at the Hope road bridge and finishes at the Waiau confluence. This trip is mostly on Grade 2 water. Both trips require transport and additional staff. It is also weather dependent.
All activity sites and equipment are regularly checked and maintained.
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