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Onepoto Caves

Onepoto Caves.

I liked going into the caves best because it was a really fun adventure and I like learning about the land and how it came together as one.

Onepoto Caves were formed 2,200 years ago. The Caves formed in the same way as Waikaremoana. It  goes through a small valley 10 km south of the Aniwaniwa Visitor Center. Onepoto Caves are completely harmless and they won’t hurt you at all. They are 2 Km’s long and 2 hours to walk around the track fully. There are heaps and heaps of cave weta found in Onepoto caves . Even baby Cave Weta.  Be careful though, they are everywhere. DOC officers say you need a torch. They are very dark in some places. It takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to travel to Onepoto Caves from Hastings. These caves are very muddy.  Onepoto Caves have over ten caves in the whole entire track.

Room 17 went to Onepoto Caves In the Te Urewera National park. It was for a  really fun activity for Camp Kaitawa. We also had Mrs Roil and Miss Hill.

Next’ I would like to go in the big cave with a rope. I would also leave my torch behind and go in the dark. I think that will be challenging for me. I would like to hold a Cave Weta in my hand and let it walk up my hand but not up my arm. My biggest fear is insects walking on my hand, even butterflies.   

So you should go and check Onepoto caves for yourself. Don’t forget to take a torch and a friend.

By Ethin


Photo from: Room 17 Camp Kaitawa Photos.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia

If your tramping and your partners body temperature   happens  to fall to 35 degrees or under they may have hypothermia. . Follow these simple steps to help them get back to health.  

Cause’s

You may have got this because you drink too much alcohol and get cold or fall in freezing water, or suffer from coldness or heat loss. If you have been in the cold for too long you could get heat loss and your body will get colder and colder and you will  get hypothermia. Also if you drink too much cold alcohol it will take all your heat and flood your immune system and you could get hyporthermia  

Symptoms

How to know that you have Hypothermia is that when they start shivering constantly. Then they might get really tired or low  energy. Their skkn might go  Cold or pale  . They might  could start breathing real fast as well. When you get these symptoms all you need to do is call for help or call a doctor. They should know what to do hopefully.

How to treat.

When you have Hypothermia you need to take of any wet clothes  they have on.  Don't put them right into a hot bath or right next to fire. It’s the wrong thing to do.  You need to put them  around some warm people or put the in a warm room. You need to take the temperature of the person and compare it to this chart.

37.5	Normal body temperature. Feel cold you still might have hypothermia
35	You might have mild Hypothermia. They might seem drunk or shiver.
33	Moderate Hypothermia. Uncontrollable shivering
32	Severe Hypothermia.  Unconscious, cold skin or Skin might be pale or pink.
28	Severe Hypothermia. You victim might be dead, pupils dilated or no breathing.

Thank you for reading this report and I hope I gave you all you need to know about Hypothermia.

Six easy steps on how to fix a broken arm.

Step One

When somebody breaks their arm start by calming them down.

Step Two

Remove any jewellry from the broken arm but be careful not to touch the arm so when the swelling comes it won’t stick.

 

Step Three

Put on a splint so the bone and marrow  can fix up properly and so the arm won't flop around.

Step Four

Wrap the arm in glad wrap so no bug’s can get in and the arm is protected

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Step Five

Create a sling to elevate a arm above the heart so the blood doesn't come out the  brake of skin.

Step six.

Call for help so the real doctor can come in an Ambulance and get it checked out. While the Doctor is coming keep making sure they are ok and get them comfortable.

John Roil Bush Saftey

John Roil came to yesterday to talk to us about bush  safety.  Here will be a guide to help you get ready for your next tramping trip.  

Rule’s

The first rule of tramping is Tell someone. Tell someone where you're going at what time and what you will be back by. The second one is Plan your route. Plan where you are going and tell someone the route you are on. The third is Training. Train walking and running maybe a kilometer everyday and brake in your shoes . The last one and certainly not least is Pack the right gear. Pack or the right gear and you will alright.

Gear

The gear you need is a bag of course. you need a map, water bottle, sleeping bag, billy bag, gas bottle and element, compass, whistle. You need these Things or you will be not bush worthy. Make sure you put all you’re sleeping gear at the bottom of your bag so it is out of the way. make sure that you know that you have everything so you are good to go. On the day you go have a checklist and tick everything as you go through your bag.

Clothes

It is very important to have some nice warm clothes like some woolen long sleeve top, Some woolen socks, woolen long pant’s with short’s to go over the top. A beanie. boot’s(lace up) and most important you need a rain jacket for cold conditions and really bad rain.

Emergency

You need a GPS to help you get round in the bush.You need a emergency beaker to report an accident. You need a torch and batteries to help get around in the dark. Do not ever pack a cell phone because normally there will be no cell service. Remember to have a First aid kit.If you are lost report thought your beaker and blow your whistle and  the most important thing to remember is STAY PUT.

I hope this guide help you get ready in the bush. Have a safe Holiday in the bush next holidays.

Lake Taniwha