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About Adrift
We are an outdoor
adventure guiding company based in the Central Plateau and at
Whangapoua in the Coromandel. We like to spend our days in and
amongst New Zealand’s world famous landscape including but not
limited to The Tongariro National Park, The Whanganui National
Park and The Coromandel Peninsular.
Stewart Barclay heads up Adrift which was started in 2000 when
at 20,000 feet in the Andes he decided to create a career in an
area for which he had a lifetime of experience and passion.
Stewart has 3 daughters all of whom either attend or help on the
camps when needed. Adrift camps are personally run by Stewart
and his team which is made up of family, student’s parents,
employees, Maddie the dog and Snotty the cat. Employees have
worked with Adrift on other activities and have satisfied the
existing team that they have the qualifications and ability to
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If any reference
or testimonial is required please make contact with Stewart who
will forward contacts of previous camp parents
The focus for the summer and autumn holiday camps is on safety,
fun and enjoying the outdoors in an organised, supervised yet
relaxed atmosphere. Students get to live a week in the beautiful
Coromandel Peninsular and experience a wide range of fun summer
outdoor activities including:- kayaking, surfing, body boarding,
fishing, horse riding, snorkelling, bush walks and small treks,
historic train ride, hot pools, and lots of swimming and
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Location
Adrift Camps are based at either Waikawau Bay (1 hour drive
north of Coromandel Township) or at Whangapoua (½ hour drive
east of Coromandel Township).
Accommodation
and Meals
Accommodation will be camping at Waikawau or Whangapoua unless
the weather dictates that we seek more weather proof
alternatives.
Lunch on Monday and dinner on Friday, are not included and
takeaways are a good idea. It is suggested that children have a
small amount of change for lunch on the way down and for an
evening meal on the way back up. Whilst they do not need money
for snacks during the week, the kids can’t resist when we stop
at Coromandel.
Meals are
generally outdoor camping type meals:
- Breakfasts
are fruit and cereal, toast made on the hot plate,
spaghetti, mince on toast, bacon and eggs and my favourite,
pancakes...mm
- Lunch is
sandwiches, filled rolls and fruit
- Dinner
consists of; fish if we catch enough, sausages, spaghetti
bolognaise hamburgers and nachos. Salads and/or vegetables.
- Dessert is
whatever we can manage on the night, such as apple crumble,
ice cream and pancakes
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Equipment and
Activities
The emphasis of these summer camps is one of safety and
enjoyment and having kids experience an active beach holiday.
Camp activities include: kayaking, surfing, body boarding,
fishing, horse riding, snorkelling, boating, bike riding, bush
walks and small treks, historic train ride, hot pools, and lots
of swimming and relaxing.
All activities and equipment use are included in the price.
Students are welcome to bring equipment of their own for their
own personal use.
Supervision and
Age
Camping adventures are structured into 2 age groups being 10-13
and 14-16. We recognise that there are separate requirements and
supervisory roles for these ages. We do take students outside
these ages on request. The most common range of ages is between
10 and 14 years old. Parents are welcome to attend either for
the whole camp or for a couple of nights ...come along its fun!
Staff to student ratio is a maximum of 10 students to 1 staff on
land and 6:1 on the water. |
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NZ School
Holiday Dates 2010
Summer Holiday: 17th December - 27 January 2009/2010
Autumn Holiday: 2nd April - 18th April 2010
Winter Holiday: 3rd July - 18th July 2010
Spring Holiday: 25th September – 10th October 2010
Summer Holiday: 15th December – 1st February 2010/2011
Sand and Surf camps run during the Summer and Autumn School
Holidays.
Snow Camps run
during the Winter and Spring Holidays. |
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Auckland
pick-up and drop-off point is MacDonald’s, Green lane.
Pick up Monday 8.00 am
Drop off Friday 7:00 pm
Price and
Booking Contact
Sand & Surf
Camp $695pp
Included in the price; Return transport for Auckland, meals,
accommodation, activities and equipment and Adrift supervision
To obtain a booking form, gear list, and the daily itinerary,
please Contact Us
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General Terms
and Conditions
Bookings
Rates are valid till 31st March 2010 and include GST
$100 pp non refundable deposit is required to confirm any
booking.
Payment in full is required prior to commencement of the
adventure. |
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Cancellation Policy
Bookings cancelled more than seven days prior to the start date
will forfeit their deposit of $100. Bookings cancelled within 7
days and with more than 48 hours notice before their start time
will receive a 50% refund of the camp cost. For failure to
attend or where bookings are cancelled with less than 48 hours
notice, there is no refund of camp fees.
Medical and Physical Information
Adrift Outdoor Adventures is for anyone who is reasonably fit
and healthy. It is your responsibility to advise us at the time
of booking of any medical condition, physical/mental disability
or behaviour that requires any special treatment or attention.
Adrift Outdoor Adventures reserves the right to decline your
booking on the grounds that your safety could be comprised. |
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