Holiday Programmes

On top of our ever popular woodhill adventures days incl shuttle service, we now also offer kayaking/raftbuilding, cycle safety, and multiday mountain biking camps throughout the year during school holidays. We also run ski/snow holiday camps for students aged 10-18 years old. These camps are usually 3 days/nights and can include accommodation, transport and food – all at a very reasonable price. You can use our bikes or bring your own gear.
Whether enjoying the snow on Mt Ruapehu or riding the best single mountain biking tracks in Taupo, Rotorua or Tauranga, our school holiday camps are great value and fun. We offer instruction and skills sessions, as well as added activities for everyone including visits to hot pools, luging or a visit to Huka Falls.

Enquire about creating your own school holiday getaway including weekends if you have a group of 6. We are very flexible with when we run these and can advise you on the best option for your age group and interests.

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WOODHILL ADVENTURES

Every school holidays we run our ever popular Woodhill Adventures programme. These are day trips and involve a half day Mountain Biking and a half day on the Tree Adventures Course. Everything is included; transport to and from the forest, bike hire, an experienced guide, lunch, Bike Park and Tree Adventures entry.

Age: 10-16yrs (or an experienced track rider)

When: Mondays & Fridays of the school holidays, depending on numbers, min of 6 required per day.

Cost: $99 per day or Transport only = $60 (riding all day unsupervised, no guide, includes lunch)

Pick Ups & Drop Offs: 7:30am/4:15 Sylvia Park (Burger King), 8am /4:30pm from Greenlane (McDonalds), 8:20am/4:45pm Central (Caltex Fanshawe St), 8:45am/5pm Onewa Domain (NH Netball), 9:15am/3:45pm Westgate (McDonalds)

Winter 2010 School Holiday Programme 'Woodhill Adventures' Trip Dates!!!

Now Mondays & Fridays

27th Sept, & 1st, 4th & 8th Oct 2010

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MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES

Want to ride some of the best trails in NZ or even the World?! Spend 3 days riding the sweet trails in Rotorua and Taupo while learning some new skills, enjoy the natural Hot Pools at Waiotapu, head up the Gondola and Luge, all this is included in the 3 days.

As Mountain Biking is becoming more and more popular in NZ, we are now designing overnight trips to some of the best riding spots we know such as Taupo and Rotorua. We can create a trip to suit you and your friends/work colleagues, or tell us where you would like to go, what ability level you are and we will do do the rest! Anything is possible and due to our flexibility we can cater the trip to forefill your ambitions throughout the process. Talk to Kris or one of uur experienced biking guides about some wonderful rides out there in new zealands back country! Minimum level of fitness required.

Includes: Transport, accommodation, food, instruction, trail passes, entry fee's, bike and helmet if needed

Age: 10 – 18 years

Dates: School Holidays, Depart on Monday evenings, return on the Thursday evenings

Times: Leave approx 6pm, return approx 8.00pm

Cost: $575

Pick up/Drop off: 5:30pm / 8:30pm Onewa Domain Courts entrance (Northcote rd), 6pm /8:15pm R&R Sport (cnr Ponsonby & K’rd), 6:30pm / 8:00pm Greenlane (McDonalds)

Ratio: 1:9

The first scheduled mountain bike camps are:

Winter 2010 School Holiday Programme 'Mountain Bike Adventures' Trip Dates!!!

Monday - Thursday

27th - 30th Sept 2010

...or contact us with your group and suggest a date!

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SKI & SNOWBOARD ADVENTURES

3 day/nights trips to Mt Ruapehu, 3 full days up the mountain, Beginners – Advanced. Staying in private lodge housing (whenever possible) with all amenities to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of a unique NZ ski town. Alternative activities organised if mountain closed i.e. white water rafting, indoor rock climbing, hot pools etc

Includes: Transport, accommodation, food, instruction, passes, skis poles/board, boots

Age: 10 – 18 years

Dates: Winter School Holidays, Depart on Monday evenings, return late on the Thursday nights

Times: Leave approx 6pm, return approx 10.00pm

Cost: $575 (Discounts apply to those that have there own gear and or passes, check with Bigfoot at time of booking)

Pick up/Drop off: 5:30pm / 10:30pm Onewa Domain Courts entrance (Northcote rd), 6pm /10:15pm R&R Sport (cnr Ponsonby & K’rd), 6:30pm / 10:00pm Greenlane (McDonalds)

Ratio: 1:9

Winter 2010 School Holiday Programme 'Snow Adventure Camps' Trip Dates

Mondays - Thursdays

4th - 7th Oct 2010

For more information on other winter ski & snowboard programmes we offer including our popular International Student Programme, please click on day-trips-weekend-adventures for full rundown.

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KAYAKING & RAFTBUILDING ADVENTURES

Spend 2 days learning basic kayaking skills including paddling, steering, right through to how to confidently tip out and get back into your kayak. The learning environment is fun and safe while playing interactive games on the water and in the afternoons they will learn how to create their own floating and hopefully fully functioning Raft made out of bamboo, rope, barrels and whatever else floats your boat! A great fun activity for creative kids who like a set task and challenge to achieve. Ratio 1:8.

Includes: Instruction, all gear including lifejackets.

Age: 8 – 14 years

Dates: School Holidays = Midweek

Times: 9am - 3pm

Cost: $189

Locations: Lake Pupuke (Pumphouse, Manurere Ave and Eastern Beach ( Southern End )

Ratio: 1:8

New 2010 School Holiday Programme 'Kayaking / Raftbuilding Adventures' Dates!!!

Lake Pupuke: Currently not running sorry

Eastern Beach: Currently not running sorry

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STREETWISE: CYCLE SAFETY

You’ve mastered bike riding and are eager to “hit the streets”! Now its time to learn new skills that will help you to stay alert and spot potential dangers. This course will teach you road rules, hand signals and how to ride in a group, based on NZ Road Cycle Standards. Basic bike repairs and maintenance will also be covered. Ratio 1:5 to ensure safety and fun at the same time.

Includes: Instruction, mountain bike, helmet, ramps, cones, signs, booklet, stickers etc. ( welcome to bring own bike of course )

Age: 6 years +

Dates: School Term Holidays 2010

Times: 1 - 3pm

Cost: $69 (2 days)

Locations: Pasadena Intermediate and St Thomas Primary Schools

Ration: 1:5

New 2010 School Holiday Programme 'Streetwise Cycle Safety' Dates!!!

Times to be confirmed later in 2010...

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KIDS/FAMILY BIKE DAYS

Our popular Kids & Family Bike Day's are a fun and free event that helps children aged 7-12 yrs to learn cycling skills, which in turn increases their safety and confidence. Cycling is also a great way to get active and help the environment by having less cars on the road. While having fun is a big focus of the day, children will participate in activities to develop bike control and improve their understanding of road rules and 'Share with Care' paths. Children will be taught by our trained cycling crew how to check their brakes and tyres, as well as the correct way to fit a helmet. This event is part of the council's programme to promote safe, active and sustainable travel across our city and has the full support of the NZ Police who be their on the day running one of the 6 modules. Popular TV presenter Jo Holley is our regular MC and will be on hand to dish out loads of encouragement and spot prizes.
Entertainment includes:

# Face painters
# Bouncy castle
# Stunt unicyclists
# Balloonists
# Sausage sizzle
# Coffee Stand
# Information for participants

One lucky child will also ride away with a brand new bike courtesy of Avantiplus cycles in Albany.

Participants must wear a helmet and shoes, be able to ride confidently and have a road worthy bike. Bikes with training wheels are not permitted.
Parents must supervise their children. Your child is your responsibility and we will accept no liability for injuries.

This is always a popular event and spaces are limited, so register online 2 weeks previous to the actual day by visiting www.northshorecity.govt.nz.
In the advent of bad weather, or for further information, please call Actionline on 09 486 8600.

Please feel free to contact us for more information.

NSCC 'Kids/Family Bike Days'

2010 Dates & Venues TBC by NSCC...

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NEWSLETTERS

We send our friendly reminder email informing parents of what new activities we are running over the school holiday breaks approx 2 weeks prior to the end of term. Please contact us and we will add you to our email list.

Click here to read the lastest version in a new window.

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