18 Feb 2026

Hi all here is a copy of the camp gear list I had already sent it out but just check it again and please begin gathering what you will need, as the class will be going on a mock tramp in their gear soon this will be confirmed. This is an important exercise as the weather in particular is extremely changeable meaning all students will need all layers and equipment on the list to cover  any and all scenarios.

Thank you Mr D.

 

Rakiura Stewart Island Camp Gear List 2026

Remember to please name EVERYTHING that you bring with a marker pen!

 

·   Personal Medication needs to be in a named bag and given to Mr Dowling or Ms Petrie on the day of leaving.

·   No phones at all, as we have had issues in the past. 

·   No lollies please, we’ll have plenty of other much better food!

 

IMPORTANT - Packing: 

As we will be staying at the Marae on Sun 8th and don’t want to unpack everything from the trailer please pack your day pack separately from your big bag with…

-Toilet bag, pyjamas, sleeping bag, 1 change of undies and socks, warm jacket, waterproof jacket-

That will make things much easier for us thanks!

 

Sleeping

-Sleeping bag

-Pyjamas

Clothes

-Good boots/ shoes (easy to walk in and that can get muddy)

-Jandals or scuffs

-Spare shoes to walk around Backpackers

-Waterproof rain jacket

-Warm top and pants

-Thermal/Merino top and pants

-Socks & Undies

-Shorts & T-shirts

-Sun hat

-Warm hat and gloves

-Togs

Toiletries

-Towels x2,

-Toilet bag -Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant (roll on only),

face cloth, soap, pads.

For kayaking (if you have these things)

-Wetsuit

-Light windproof jacket

Food

-Home baking contribution (shared for morning, afternoon tea & suppers)

-1 box of muesli bars

-Lunch box

-Drink bottle

                                                                       

Miscellaneous

-Torch

-Reading book

-Personal first aid kit - Plasters/ blister plasters, tissues, insect repellent (roll on),

hand sanitizer, sunblock.

-Day pack

-Camp book

-Pencil case

-Large plastic bag (for wet and muddy gear)

-Tea towel

-Formal dinner outfit (eg dress, skirt, shirt & tie, jacket etc)

 

Optional (you are responsible for these things!)

-Camera

-Fishing rod & lures.

-Sunglasses

-Survival kit (incl things like whistle, compass, survival blanket, lighter, candle, map etc)

-Sketch pad and pencils

-‘Sea Legs’, ginger, or other sea sickness remedies.

-Spare batteries

-Waterproof pants

-Pillow Case

-Pack of cards or game

 

-2-Rakiura-Stewart-Island-Camp-Gear-List-2026.pdf

18 Feb 2026

Morning,

It is Ash Wednesday today, and we will be attending Mass at 9.05 am- all welcome. 

Next week, we will attend the 9 am Mass and welcome new 5-year-olds and families.

Thanks, and have a lovely day.

17 Feb 2026

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