Students gain self confidence and learn to rely on others as well. Students get ready for an expedition. Several weekends are spent exploring and tramping the Pureora Forest Park building towards a three day student lead expedition. The Park is a unique podocarp forest with rare species of native birds. Bush skills include tramping, bush navigation, remote camping, safe river crossing, environmental ethics and weather study.
Students develop skills for surviving in the outdoors.
Here students prepare for sleeping the night in their bivvy. Low student to staff ratios and safety equipment required at all times as part of Tihoi Venture School Heath and Safety Policies. A peaceful ending to a sailing weekend.