Ranger Experiences

Rangers attending Tui 12 Jamboree get to experience their choice of one two-night adventure.

Here are the Ranger Experiences options available for Rangers attending Tui 12 Jamboree.

Waitomo Adventure

Visit the world famous Waitomo caves and experience an underground adventure – choose between black water rafting or abseil and flying fox through the caves, or explore the caves by boat. Visit the Te Waihou Blue Springs along the way and spend a morning in the Kiwiana town of Otorohanga.

Taupo – Kayaking

Spend two days kayaking on the beautiful Lake Taupo. Check out the Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay – only accessible by boat or kayak. You will set up camp on the lakes edge. On your way to Taupo you will spend the afternoon at Rainbow Mountain – the ‘mountain of coloured earth’. You must be able to swim 50m.

Lake Tarawera Tramp

Catch a water taxis from the Tarawera landing to Hotwater beach where you will be able to go for a swim. From here the water taxis will deliver you to the Tarawera Outlet where you will spend 2 days, surrounded by the beautiful scenery on the shores of Lake Tarawera, tramping to Humphries Bay and out past Lake Okataina. Fitness required – average. Each day will involve approx 4 hours of tramping over easy terrain.

Tongariro Crossing

Travel to the Tongariro National Park and tramp one of New Zealand’s most popular one day treks. Experience the diverse range of scenery along this track – steam vents, emerald coloured lakes, lava flows and craters. On your return trip to Rotorua spend a fun filled day in Taupo.

Rotorua – Bike and Raft

Bike the beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest – the home to some of New Zealand’s best Mountain Biking tracks. Spend the morning winding and weaving through a lust forest of towering Redwoods and native bush. Then you will be off to the Kaituna River where you will experience an adrenaline pumping, fast and furious rafting trip. This river is a Grade 5 - featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall – the 7 metre Tutea Falls. The Kaituna River is reasonably full on but is still suitable for first time rafters. Age restriction – 13 years. You must be able to swim 50m.

Xtreme

Explore Rotorua and compete with other teams as you complete different challenges around Rotorua. Be prepared to try freefall xtreme body flying, a 40 metre plunge at 130kmph and luging, and if that hasn’t got the adrenaline moving then try rolling down a hill in the large inflatable Zorb.

Outdoor Leadership Training

A team from the Tauranga Mountain Safety Council will take you through all the requirements of the Ranger Lightweight Camping and Backpackers certificates. You will spend two nights camping out in bush learning how to survive in the wilderness. This training will also cover the training requirements for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award if you are aged at least 14 years at the time of the training and are registered for this award prior to Jamboree.   

Horse Trekking and much more

Looking for lots of different activities then this is the option for you. Try out horse trekking and learn about horse care, then it is off to the Kaituna River to give canoeing and kayaking a go. Included in your experience will be the chance to try traditional archery and instruction on the use of medieval weapons and then you will be able to participate in a ‘Hobbit’ style weaponry game including blowguns, arrow slings, and knife/axe throwing – all of this is safe and expertly supervised and very fun.

Performing Arts

This experience will inspire your creative spark. You will take part in 2 days of performance and arts workshops. Surrounded by the beautiful flora and fauna of Lake Rotoma your days will be filled with storytelling, theatre, movement, and music - including the famous bucket drumming.  All of this will culminate into a “sharing” tea and showcase on the last night. You will also have the opportunity in groups to create a windsock.

Lake Rotoma – Water Adventures

You will spend two days in the wilderness at Lake Rotoma. Lake Rotoma is renowned for its beauty and its crystal clear water. You will learn how to sail a cutter sail boat, master kayaking and have a go at raft building, and much more. There will be plenty of time to explore Lake Rotoma using your new sailing skills. You must be able to swim 50m.

The Great Food Experience

Learn many new culinary skills and compete in a master chef-style competition.