We (8C) have just recently visited Deep Cove, Fiordland where we have learnt about things like shrubs that are so poisonous that they could kill an elephant, or birds that would steal your stuff if they had the opportunity and so much more.
At Deep Cove we took part in various activities such as: a confidence course, fishing, where many of us caught our first fish, a biology lesson with nature guide Alex, and multiple walks like Brassel Point and the Old Doubtful Sound Track. However, ‘unfortunately,’ Hanging Valley was closed.
8C were incredibly lucky to have this opportunity, and we really enjoyed it. Just ask our fellow classmates, as Gus Turnbull says “[My favorite part was] either the fishing or the walks. Seeing the water fall as well. It was very majestic.” But when you ask Izzy McFelin for her thoughts she says, “I really liked just hanging around the cabins, and fishing and I really liked the Old Doubtful Sound [Track]. Very pretty [and] I really enjoyed the glowworms.” I would like to personally say that I have enjoyed this camp, and the time I have spent with my friends was extraordinarily precious to me. I am incredibly grateful that we were able to go to Deep Cove. Shout out to Billy!
Deep Cove was so full of foliage, it practically grew on trees! But in all seriousness the scenery was incredible: the nature, the waterfalls, the sound of the birds singing as you fall asleep, it was all just a heavenly experience, and I would do it all 10 times over (apart from falling over on the walks every 5 seconds)! It was nice to see the natural world without all this artificial stuff we humans have infected the rest of the world with as now only 23% of the earth is wild land!
Going over the whole experience in my head I can’t stop myself from smiling and thinking how blessed I was to go on this trip with my fellow classmates. Almost the entire time we were just standing in awe of this planet we call home. I’d also like to thank on behalf of 8C all the staff and parents who made this trip possible.
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