T.A.N.S.A. July Trip 2001

 

The Great Outdoors Experience

 

Prepared by:     Tony CHIU

20th May 2001

INTRODUCTION

Annual July Ski Trip has been TANSA’s biggest outdoor activity since 1995.  This activity was originally scheduled in late July or early August before double semester system took effect in Auckland University.  Then it was rescheduled to early July in later years to fit into the new inter semester break.  Each year TANSA attracts around 70~80 people for this event.  Though we all have great time each year, but the fact that early July has minimum snow is more and more apparent each year.  Obviously that is no good for a ski trip.

 

Instead of a ski trip, TANSA committees decide to create a new hybrid trip, which consists of many outdoors activities, the Great Outdoors Experience.  Activities such as tramping, mountain biking, horse riding and 4 wheel driving are possible in this trip.  The trip members will have choices of what they want to do each day, not just all go to skiing and act like a sitting duck in the ski field cafe.  There are more fun out there than just skiing, or be a sitting duck!!  This trip will be ideal for ski beginners who just want a light taste of snow, and people who want to try different types of outdoors activities at their swing of mood.

 

DATES

            Leave Auckland           Monday           9th        July

            Return Auckland           Thursday          12th      July

 

ITINERARY

            Monday           9          Meet at the bus stop outside the General Library at 9:00 am.

                                                Depart University at 10.00 am.

                                                Have lunch in Hamilton, and one or two more stops on the way down.

                                                Heading to Ski Haus (our lodge) in National Park Village.

                                    Prepare for dinner, but the main course is not yet decided.

                                                After dinner, get to know each other in the group activities.

                                               

            Tuesday           10        Trip members can split to 3 groups for different activities.

                                                Group one, if weather permits, will go to ski.

                                                Group two will go to nearby region for rafting or tramping.

                                                Group three will go to biking, 4 wheel driving and horse riding.

All return to Ski Haus in the afternoon.

However, this grouping depends on the attendance for group one.

                                    Prepare for dinner, but the main course is not yet decided.

 

            Wednesday      11        Schedule is the same as Tuesday.

 

            Thursday          12        Pack up and check out.

                                                Have group activities in the lodge for the morning.

                                                Have an early lunch, and then leave for Auckland.

 

The itinerary described above is the general outline of this trip, and it may be varied if some uncontrollable situations occur, such as weather turning bad.  This is only a preview of the trip, and a more finalised version of itinerary will be available after semester break.

 

TRANSPORT

            Two 45-seater coaches with professional drivers will be hired for the duration of the trip.

 

HOTLINE

In case some of your parents want to talk to their beloved sons or daughters during the trip, the phone number of the holiday park is written below:

 

                        Ski Haus          (07) 892 2854

 

            Coordinator contacts:

 

                        David Huang    021 909090                 Tony Chiu        (09) 479 7828

 

COST

The cost of this trip will be $185 for members and $195 for non-members.  This covers accommodation, transportation, three breakfasts, three dinners (materials are provided, but group members have to help in cooking).  Extra food materials will be provided for lunches, but due to the nature of the trip, the lunch will have to be prepared in the morning.  Eat out for lunch is usually the option for people skiing.

 

The trip cost unfortunately does not include ski pass, gear rental, horse riding, 4 wheel driving, rafting and mountain biking.

 

GEAR LIST

Each group member is recommended to bring the followings:

Layers of clothing with wool or polypropylene next to your skin

                        A waterproof / windproof jacket and waterproof leggings

            Gloves and a hat           (a great deal of body heat is lost through the head)

            Sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen

                        Water bottle

                        Swimsuit                       (spa is available in the lodge, but rental required)

                        Sleeping bag                 (you might need extra warmth during sleep)

            Plenty of warm clothes

                        Some first aid items you deem appropriate for you

            Your own dining set      (cutlery and plate or bowl etc)

            Personal stuff

                        Money

 

            Also consider:

                        Muesli bar, or chocolate bar (very useful in restoring your energy after hard workout)

                        Reading matters

                        Camera plus film

                        A deck of cards           

                        Slippers

 

 

APPLICATION FORM FOR

TANSA OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES 2001

 

ACTIVITY:
TONGARIRO 4 DAYS GREAT OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

DATES:

LEAVE AUCKLAND

MONDAY 9TH JULY

 

RETURN TO AUCKLAND

THURSDAY 12TH JULY

LOCATION:

SKI HAUS

INFORMATION OF THE APPLICANT

NAME:

 

ADDRESS:

 

PHONE:

(H)

 

(M)

E-MAIL:

 

MEMBER:

YES / NO

PHYSICAL & MEDICAL CONDITIONS:

 

VEGETERIAN:

YES / NO        *TANSA will have special meal prepared for you.

EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON

NAME:

 

ADDRESS:

 

PHONE:

(H)

 

(M)

RELATIONSHIP:

 

Term and Conditions:

This Fare Includes:

Transportation as per itinerary, accommodation with 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners (Lunches can be provided ). (Participants are required to be involved in the preparation of meals)

Excluded:

First day lunches, gear hire costs, plus any other extra costs for other additional activities.

 

Refund:

More than before the week prior to the trip, full refunds are available. Within the week prior to departure cancellation will result in a refund of 80% of total payment.

 

Responsibilities:

In accepting the services provided in connection with the itineraries, you agree that TANSA shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accidents, delays or irregularity which may be occasioned either by the act of default of any company or person engaged in carrying out the arrangement of the trip. Additional expenses, or for any disruption of travel and/or related services resulting directly or indirectly from any occurrences or condition beyond its control, shall be borne by the members. The full payment for reservation of the trip shall constitute consent to all terms and conditions mentioned in the itinerary.

 

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