Hasbury Expeditions

Taumarunui High Schoolin partnership with

Kia manawanui | Be steadfast

Volcanic Experience New Zealand

Rob HasburyRob Hasbury has twenty years experience as a unit leader in Shropshire and has run Gold and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions from the Hasbury’s Mill for ten years in Tuscany.He has held a Mountain Leadership Qualification for 25 years along with wide variety of relevant outdoor qualifications.Rob has a love of outdoor adventure and discovery, a passion for life and a determination to make learning fun. He likes nothing more than sharing his experience and passion with young people.

Chris LongChris Long has fifteen years experience working with Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award groups in the UK and in New Zealand.He moved to New Zealand in 2011 and now works in Taumarunui where he loves exploring the outdoors. Like Rob, he is happiest up a mountain or on the river!Chris holds a Mountain Leader Award (Summer), BCU Level 2 Coach and is a qualified Emergency Medical Technician.

Support CrewRob and Chris are supported by their wives, Carole and Heather. Between them they ensure groups are looked after pastorally, well fed and maintain contact with the folks back home.Taumarunui High School provides in country support for all young people whilst taking part in their challenge and is a signatory of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

chris.long@taumarunuihighschool.co.nz+64 7 895 7179+64 27 8184943http://http://www.taumarunuihighschool.co.nz/

28th December 2016to

15th January 2017

To request an application form go to http://hasburyholidays.com or email rob@hasburyholidays.com+44 7947035331 +39 333697802

Complete your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Expedition and Residential exploring the culture, traditions and unique, spectacular landscape of the heart of New ZealandA unique opportunity to discover New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage, learn about the people, traditions and stories that connect New Zealand’s indigenous Maori people to the sacred mountains and rivers of the central North Island.

Gold Expedition and ResidentialNew Zealand - Aotearoa

Brag-tagWhat did you do for your Expedition?

Oh - I walked around an active volcano in New Zealand and learnt about the significance of the mountains in Maori culture

Brag-tagAnd what about for your residential?

I learnt about the myths and legends of New Zealand/Aotearoa.I learnt to speak Te Reo MaoriI learnt about the rivers and mountains of New Zea-land/AotearoaI learnt Kapa Haka I visited a Marae, met Kaumatua (Elders) and helped to prepare traditional food - Hangi

If you are ready for adventure, curious about culture and keen to have an amazing story to tell then our New Zealand Experience is for you!Your experience will include a 4 Day expedition on Mount Ruapehu, visits to local Maori Marae (meeting houses), historic and sacred sights plus familiarisation activities such as Black Water Rafting, Whanganui River Canoe and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Itinerary CostsTotal price £1600

PaymentsDeposit £300 to Hasbury Expeditionsby 31st March 2016Balance £1300 to Hasbury Expeditions by 30th June 2016Flights to be booked youself

Price Includes:• All accomodation in NZ• All food in NZ• Transport within NZ• Group Equipment - tents and stoves

Also Included are the following excursions:• Visit to Auckland Museum• Whanganui River Canoe• Timber Trail Mountain Bike• Tongariro Alpine Crossing• Ruapehu Scenic Chairlift• Black Water Rafting - Waitomo Caves

What’s not included• Transport within UK• Flights to NZ • Travel Insurance• Personal walking gear (pack, boots, sleeping bag)• Spending money for treats and souvenirs

Day 1 - Arrive Auckland, relax and recover from your flight!Day 2 - Auckland attractions then travel to Taumarunui.Day 3 to 6 - Based in Taumarunui immersing yourself in Maori and Kiwi Culture. Includes Marae Visit, Whanganui River Canoe, Timber Trail Mountain Bike and Alpine Crossing Day Walk.Day 7 & 8 - Based at the Taumarunui High School Mountain Lodge in Whakapapa Village you will prepare for your expedition. A trip to New Zealand’s highest cafe is included to help you take in the magnificent volcanic scenery.Day 9 to 12 - Expedition! You will navigate your way through bush, alpine and desert landscapes as you journey all the way around Mount Ruapehu.Day 13 - Expedition Debrief, clear lodge and return to Taumarunui. Prepare presentations.Day 14 - Black Water Rafting at the Waitomo Caves . In the evening you will make your final presentations. Parents are invited to watch these via video conference.Day 15 - Return to Auckland and flights home.