School Holiday Programmes
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre activities offerings for kids during the school holidays. Choose from a variety of activities or sign up for a whole week!
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Introduction
Locations:
Vary each day – see program schedule
Time:
Vary each day – see program schedule
Age Requirements:
Appropriate for ages 8-12+, depending on the activity. See each activity for the exact age range.
Kids 8-11 years old require adult accompaniment on high ropes and rock days.
Programme Overview
Options available depends on school holidays and time of year. Open to requests for the next school holidays.
We have a variety of activities to choose from including:
– Bush Day
– High Ropes
– Canyoning
– Rock Climbing
– White Water Rafting
Check out the activities below for more description on each day.
Gear
Please prepare to bring or notify us of any gear needed as outlined by the gear list below and on the PDFs provided.
Transportation
Transportation is provided from Kennedy Park East gate in Geraldine to the activity location for all programmes unless otherwise stated.
If you do not plan to meet us at the given location (eg. would rather meet in Peel Forest than Geraldine) or are having difficulty finding transportation please let us know!
We may be able to help organise carpooling and also have a limited amount of space available to travel with our instructors, but it may mean departing early/arriving late.
Our Guarantee
No cancellations. We aim to run this programme in the order scheduled below. However, the weather doesn’t always play ball and we may need to swap activities around or change locations to suit the conditions. We’ll give participants the choice to attend the activity they planned on a different day or the day you planned with a new activity and refund the difference.
No minimum numbers. We’ll run with whoever signs up, even if it’s just one person. Lucky you!
Holiday Programme Schedule
Check out our upcoming courses below to see what dates these activities are scheduled for. We may not offer every activity each school holiday.
Bush
08:30 am – 4pm
Bush Day
Go bush! Learn survival skills and explore remnants and regrowth of an ancient forest right here in South Canterbury.
Location
Based in Peel Forest
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine (use Geraldine High School Entrance)
Age Requirements
Ages 8+
High Ropes
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
High Ropes Day
Walk the wires! Challenge yourself at the high ropes course with variety of different activities to choose from while your team cheers you on.
Location
Based at Geraldine High Ropes Course
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine (use Geraldine High School Entrance)
Age Requirements
Ages 8+
Ages 8-11 must have an adult with them to help with belaying (no extra cost).
Rock Climbing
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rock Climbing Day
Rock on! Reach for the top with a day of rock climbing on the ancient volcanic remnants of South Canterbury.
Location
Based at Spur Road Crag
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine (use Geraldine High School Entrance) OR
Meet at Spur Road crag carpark, Timaru
Note: Spur Road Crag is located on private farmland and does not have drinking water or toilet facilities
Age Requirements
8+
Ages 8-11 must have an adult with them to help with belaying (no extra cost).
Rafting
08:30 am – 4:00 pm
White Water Rafting
A full day of rafting and river safety on the Lower Rangitata Grade 2 section of river. Learn how to paddle through rapids and stay safe on the river.
Location
Based on the Rangitata River, Peel Forest
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine (use Geraldine High School Entrance)
Age Requirements
Ages 9+
Canyoning
08:30 am – 4:30 pm
Canyoning
A full day of abseiling, swimming, jumping, floating and splashing down Andrews Stream canyon with rewarding views of a narrow gorge and blue pools.
Location
Based at Andrews Stream, Orari Gorge
Meet at Kennedy Park, Geraldine (use Geraldine High School Entrance)
Age Requirements
Ages 12+
Everyday Compulsory:
Lunch and snacks
Drink bottle with enough water for the day
Sunscreen/sunglasses/cap
Spare warm layers
Any personal medication
Bush/High Ropes/Rock Climbing:
Everyday list, plus:
Backpack to fit all of your things
Activewear (no cotton)
Raincoat (we’ll go rain or shine!)
Well-fitting lace up trainers
Kayaking/Rafting/Canyoning
Everyday list, plus:
Togs
Thermal polypro/woolen longsleeve
Thermal polypro/woolen leggings
Thermal polypro/neoprene socks
Spare fleece/polypro layer
Old shorts (for wearing over wetsuit)
Old pair of running shoes (surf/swim booties are NOT appropriate for rafting)
Spare change of clothes and shoes
Towel
Gear We Will Supply:
All activity specific/technical gear required!
Any additional extra warm gear
Optional Gear:
Camera
Your own rock-climbing shoes/gear
Your own wetsuit for kayaking/rafting
Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
Puffer jacket
Beanie
Book for the holidays
We are registered as an Adventure Activity Operator (AAO) with WorkSafe NZ. The Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 established a safety audit and registration process. The regulations aim to enhance professionalism and ensure consistent good practices across the sector.
Get in Touch
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
1222 Peel Forest Road, RD22, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Call us: 03 696 3832
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