Taylors Mistake Walk- Outdoor Ed

The name Taylor's Mistake is most commonly attributed to a Captain Taylor of the Volga. In 1858 Taylor beached the American ship in the bay. His mistake was that he mistook the bay for Lyttelton Harbour. Taylors mistake is a harbour found near Sumner in the South Island of New Zealand. Godley Head guards the entrance to Lyttelton Harbour. Godley Head is named after Jahn Robert Godley, the first leader of the Canterbury Settlers which established Christchurch in 1850. Godley Head WWII coastal defence battery sits atop sheer 120 meter-high cliffs. Built in 1939, ranked in the top ten New Zealand coastal defence heritage sites.

Kiwi Guardian

An activity programme for kids to learn about nature, earn cool rewards and go on epic family adventures. 

• Follow adventure maps and explore Kiwi Guardians sites.
• Take actions in your backyard.
• Attend special events.
• Earn Kiwi Guardian medals.

Things to find

Map

What we need to find:

1. Battery Observation
2. Underground Bunker
3. Target Practice
4. Battery Observation 2
5. Cliffs to look at
6. Grasshoppers
7. Guns
8. Boulder Bay
9. Nesting Colony
10. Cave Dwellings Below

Reward: Medal/Certificate 

Tracks we will be taking

Names: Goldley Walkway

Distance: 7km

How long: 3hrs

Height change: 

Start/finish - 0.5 metres

The highest point on our track - 200metres

Total Height change - 80 metres

Weather: 
Thursday 6th

11/13 degrees

Cloudy

Moderate wind

Gear:

Drink bottle, packed lunch, bag, personal medication, 

first aid, phone, jacket, beanie/hats, tramping shoes/sneakers.

Outdoor Ed Day Tramp 1 planning

Harry Ell

• Who is he?

Harry Ell was a Christchurch City councillor and a New Zealand Member of Parliment.

• What is he known for?

He is famous for his conservation work around Christchurch’s Port Hills, his advocacy
for the Summit Road, and his construction of the Sign of the Takahe and other roadhouses
along the Summit Road. The extensive use made of the Port Hills by Christchurch people
today (walking, jogging, mountain-biking) would not be possible without Harry Ell.

He built four rest houses

Signs- Takahe, Kiwi, Bellbird, and Packhorse Hut.

Leave no trace

• What is it?

Minimising the social and environmental impacts to the outdoors.

• How do you do it?

Not leaving rubbish on the ground, not damaging property.

The Seven Leave No Trace Principles
1. Plan ahead and prepare.
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
3. Dispose of waste properly.
4. Leave what you find.
5. Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
6. Respect wildlife.
7. Be considerate of other visitors.

Weather Report

Light wind 12/15 sunny/cloudy

Clothing

• Onion

You will need to wear multiple layers such as a top, with a hoodie or jacket on top.

• Best materials

Polyester

Merino Wool

Nylon

Cotton

Silk

• Personal Needs

Drink bottle

packed lunch

Phone

Bag

Personal Medication

Group Needs

Teacher/guide

Transportation

Bag

First Aid

Phone

Shelter

🌳Orienteering🌳

What is orienteering?
Orienteering is navigating using a map and a compass.

How do you do it?

Using navigational skills to find different points.

What do you need?
Map
Compass

What do you need to bring?
Special equipment is not necessary; just wear clothes and shoes suitable for walking or running. If the weather is cold or wet make sure you have enough clothing.