EOTC - WAIMARINO ADVENTURE PARK
In Term One of 2025, all of our students will be experiencing a day trip/outdoor education experience at Waimarino Adventure Park, located on the banks of the lower Wairoa River in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Waimarino will provide our students with either a Kayak or Paddle boarding program.
WAIMARINO DAY TRIP DATES:
Rooms 10 & 5 - Chris Garland (Kayak) & Natala Pettit (Paddle board) - Monday 17 February
Rooms 4 & 11 - Clarissa Ricardo (Kayak) & Chantell Harris (Paddle board) - Tuesday 18 February
Rooms 13 & 12 - Harmony Cairns (Kayak) & Katie Burr (Paddle board) - Wednesday 19 February
Rooms 15 & 14 - Marnie/Kara (Kayak) & Travis Maclennan (Paddle board) - Thursday 20 February
Rooms 24 & 25 - Trisha Honey (Kayak) & Deirdre Finn (Paddle board) - Friday 21 February
Rooms 26 & 23 - Leanne Haddock (Kayak) & Claire Hewson (Paddle board) - Monday 24 February
Rooms 7 & 8 - Bevan Tohia (Kayak) & Tian Hancke (Paddle board) - Tuesday 25 February
Rooms 6 & 9 - Amy Purchase (Kayak) & Georgina Glenn (Paddle board) - Wednesday 26 February
Rooms 16 & 22 - Theresa Valvoi (Kayak) & Jamie Hopson (Paddle board) - Thursday 27 February
Rooms 17 & 18 - Andy Burr (Kayak) & Vania McKeown (Paddle board) - Friday 28 February
Rooms 1 & 3 - Bec Quayle (Kayak) & Cullen Geurts (Paddle board) - Monday 03 March
Room 2 - Danielle Fuller (Kayak) - Tuesday 04 March
TRANSPORT & TIMES:
We will be using buses to transport students to and from Waimarino.
7:15am - Students will need to be at school on their trip day so the bus can leave on time
7:30am - Buses leave CMS (to get to Waimarino for the 9:00am start)
4:00pm - Buses are due back at CMS
ADDRESS:
Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place Bethlehem, Tauranga
TRIP PAYMENT:
The contribution requested per student is $65 (parent helpers - no charge). You will be invoiced by the school and payment is due a week before the event. Payments can be made using the MUSAC Edge Parent Portal, by eftpos or cash in the school office, or by online banking to our ASB Account 12 3268 0086048 01, please use student's surname, room number and Waimarino as reference. If you have concerns regarding payment please make contact with Charlott Bayliss, Assistant Principal charlott.b@cms.school.nz
PROGRAMMES:
Tahi Programme (kayak): An introduction to basic kayaking skills with a strong focus on building water confidence while giving everything a go. Rescue training, skill based games and team work followed by adventure park activities.
Paddle board Programme (stand up paddle board): A range of SUP's are used for a fun filled trip down the river. The programme will be filled with paddle board lessons, games and water safety skills. The programme is followed by time in the Adventure Park.