Introduction
October 2024 – 50% Discount
Funded by The Timaru District Council Youth Entertainment Fund to subsidise the cost.
$80-$120 per day
$40-$60 per day
Locations:
Vary each day – see program scheduleTime:
Vary each day – see program scheduleAge Requirements:
Appropriate for ages 8-10+Age minimum is 8+ on all days except kayaking and canyoning which are 10+
Kids 8-11 years old require adult accompaniment on high ropes and rock days
Programme Overview:
Sign up for the whole week – or choose to come for just one day!
We have a variety of activities to choose from including:
– Bush Day
– High Ropes
– Canyoning
– Rock Climbing
– Flat Water Kayaking
– White Water Rafting
Check out the activities below for more description on each day.
Gear
Please prepare to bring or notify us of any gear needed as outlined by the gear list below and on the PDFs provided.
Transportation
Transportation is provided from Kennedy Park East gate in Geraldine to the activity location for all programmes unless otherwise stated.
If you do not plan to meet us at the given location (eg. would rather meet in Peel Forest than Geraldine) or are having difficulty finding transportation please let us know!
We may be able to help organise carpooling and also have a limited amount of space available to travel with our instructors, but it may mean departing early/arriving late.
Our Guarantee
- No cancellations. We aim to run this programme in the order scheduled below. However, the weather doesn’t always play ball and we may need to swap activities around or change locations to suit the conditions. We’ll give participants the choice to attend the activity they planned on a different day or the day you planned with a new activity and refund the difference.
- No minimum numbers. We’ll run with whoever signs up, even if it’s just one person. Lucky you!
Holiday Programme Schedule
Check out our upcoming courses below to see what dates these activities are scheduled for. We may not offer every activity each school holiday.
08:30 am – 4pm
Bush Day
Go bush! Learn survival skills and explore remnants and regrowth of an ancient forest right here in South Canterbury.
Location
Based in Peel Forest
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine
Age Requirements
Ages 8+
See PDF for all information
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
High Ropes Day
Walk the wires! Challenge yourself at the high ropes course with variety of different activities to choose from while your team cheers you on.
Location
Based at Geraldine High Ropes Course
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine
Age Requirements
Ages 8+
Ages 8-11 must have an adult with them to help with belaying (no extra cost).
See PDF for all information
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rock Climbing Day
Rock on! Reach for the top with a day of rock climbing on the ancient volcanic remnants of South Canterbury.
Location
Based at Spur Road Crag
Meet at Spur Road crag carpark, Timaru
Note: Spur Road Crag is located on private farmland and does not have drinking water or toilet facilities
Age Requirements
8+
Ages 8-11 must have an adult with them to help with belaying (no extra cost).
See PDF for all information
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kayaking
Jump in! Paddle, splash and play with a variety of games, activities and journeys designed to develop your kayak skills and let you explore the bay.
Location
Based at Caroline Bay
Meet at this carpark at Caroline Bay, Timaru
Age Requirements
10+
See PDF for all information
08:30 am – 4:00 pm
White Water Rafting
A full day of rafting and river safety on the Lower Rangitata Grade 2 section of river. Learn how to paddle through rapids and stay safe on the river.
Location
Based on the Rangitata River, Peel Forest
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine
Age Requirements
Ages 9+
See PDF for all information
08:30 am – 4:00 pm
Canyoning
Our newest addition to holiday programming – A full day of abseiling, swimming, jumping, floating and splashing down Andrews Stream canyon with rewarding views of a narrow gorge and blue pools.
Location
Based on Andrews Stream, Orari Gorge
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine
Age Requirements
Ages 10+
See PDF for all information
Ready to book!
Gear List
Come prepared to spend the whole day outside in the elements!
Daily gear lists can be found under each activity above or read below for a general list for the whole week.
Everyday Compulsory
- Lunch and snacks
- Drink bottle with enough water for the day
- Sunscreen/sunglasses/cap
- Spare warm layers
- Any personal medication
We Supply
- All activity specific/technical gear required!
- Any additional extra warm gear
Optional Gear
- Camera
- Your own rock-climbing shoes/gear
- Your own wetsuit for kayaking/rafting
- Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
- Puffer jacket
- Beanie
Bush/High Ropes/Rock Climbing
- Backpack to fit all of your things
- Activewear (no cotton)
- Raincoat (we’ll go rain or shine!)
- Well-fitting lace up trainers
Kayaking/Rafting/Canyoning
- Togs
- Thermal polypro/woolen longsleeve
- Thermal polypro/woolen leggings
- Thermal polypro/neoprene socks
- Spare fleece/polypro layer
- Old shorts (for wearing over wetsuit)
- Old pair of running shoes (surf/swim booties are NOT appropriate for rafting)
- Spare change of clothes and shoes
- Towel