Bush & Banter

Join us for a session in the classroom and bush, designed to build your confidence outdoors. This hands-on workshop blends practical learning, shared kai, and time in the ngahere (forest).

We’ll begin in a sheltered, bush-side setting with relaxed, classroom-style learning. You’ll get the essentials of:

• Basic navigation with topographic maps and the Topo50 phone app

• Basics of reading weather maps and understanding how they affect your trip

• Packing right: what’s essential, what’s optional, and how to carry it well

• Gear tips: what’s worth investing in, and what you can do without

After a bbq including wild kai, we’ll head out on a short bush walk (approx. 40 minutes) before reaching a clearing. Here you’ll get hands-on with:

• Setting up tents, stoves, and other key gear if you haven’t done so before

• Sharing stories, experience and kōrero

• Fire-making or camp set-up techniques (if time and weather allow).

We’ll finish by walking out the remaining 15mins.

This is an intro-friendly event—perfect if you’re curious about tramping, hunting, or just want to grow your outdoor skills. Expect a welcoming, down-to-earth vibe and plenty of practical takeaways.

Need to Bring;
- Your phone (and pre-download Topo50 App if you want to learn about that)
- Note pad
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Active wear/warm clothes/rain coat (dress to the weather).
- Questions & a keen sense to learn.