Outdoor Education - Day Tramp 1

Day Tramp 1

1. Harry Ell

• Who: Harry Ell was a Christchurch city councillor and a New Zealand member of the parliament  
• What: Harry Ell is famous for his conservation work around the port hills. Harry Ell also built 4 rest houses.

   2. Leave no trace

• What: Leave no trace means keeping and caring for the environment.
• How: Don’t leave rubbish floating around, only leave footprints on the ground.

The 7 principles - Leave no trace

• Plan ahead and prepare.
• Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
• Dispose of waste properly.
• Leave what you find.
• Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
• Respect wildlife.
• Be considerate of other visitors.

    3. Weather Report

• Cloudy, windly, a little raining and a little sunny - 15/11

   4. Clothing

Benne/Hat

Wool or polyester thermals/shirt  

Jersey

Raincoat

Gloves

Tights/tracksuit pants

Socks

Sneakers  

• Onion: You are wearing multiple layers of clothing top and bottom.
• Best materials: Wool, polyesters and warm

   5.

• Personal needs: Lunch, Drink bottle and Personal Medication  
• Group needs: Shelter, First Aid, Phones and Bag  

 6. Tracks

Tracks :

1. Harry Ell Walkway - 4km - 2 hours
2. Mitchells Track - 1km - 30minutes
3. Cedric Track - 1.3km - 35minutes
4. Latters Spur Track  - 2km - 1 hour

Total: 8.3km - 4hr 5min

Height Change :

1. Carpark: 290 metres
2. Sugar Loaf: 480 metres

Height Change Total: 190 metres

Duration :

4hr 5min