TPC 2015 - RAFT

Another Te Pahu Challenge completed! Well done guys. It was so good to see your attitudes and enthusiasm towards the rafting. You took it on, played your part as a team to manoeuvre the rafts in different directions, and had loads of fun along the way. We had great guides who helped us learn about safety on the river as well as the techniques of rafting. Rafting rivers is such a great way to experience beautiful New Zealand, with their crystal clear and icy cold water meandering through the wild landscape. Now you all just need to convince your parents to take you on the Grade 3! We were privileged to see 3 Whio (Blue duck) on the river too. This native duck is much rarer than the kiwi with only 2000 - 3000 left in the world!

A few other highlights:

• The Disguised Dinner - everyone went all out and we had all sorts of costumes, from synchronized swimmers, to Darth Vader and a fairy! 
• The Ultimate Mint Imperial Battle - A hilarious series of challenges from Irish dancing and accents, to the best cat walk, moon walk and robot, to the best best cheer leading routine, to the most post-it notes on someones face. It was great to see the adults involved and taking out some of the challenges too, such as the splits and accent challenges.
• Taranaki Falls - We got to walk in and out of the treeline on the track to Taranki falls in the Tongariro National Park. It was great to have discussions along the way about the landscape and the volcanic nature of the park. 

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