Anikiwa Adventure

Three hundred and twenty Scouts from Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast and Manawatu attended an adventure camp at Anakiwa in the Marlborough Sounds during the holidays. During the week the boys participated in canoeing, bush walking, cliff climbing, shooting, orienteering (a form of crosscountry running using maps and compasses) and other activities. By the end of the camp they were worn out, but many had learnt they could accomplish a lot more, when they had to, than they had previously thought possible.

The canvas homes of 320 Scouts and their leaders are framed in a picturesque setting by the branches and bushes on the range overlooking Anakiwa.

Abseilling under the guidance of Dave Brown, member of the Marlborough Tramping Club, was one of the more exciting features of the camp. At Left-Dave assists Bryan Court, Picton.

He adjusts Mark Ketchen's harness and, Right, he gives last instructions to Keith Thawley, Nelson, before he makes a descent Mark is from Takaka.

Which way to go? Bryan Swawdel, Stoke, and Chris Ilton, Stoke, check their map bearings during the orienteering.

Former British long distance runner, Gordon Pirie, conducted the orienteering course and here he instructs some of the Scouts.

Stephen Older, checks a marker during an orienteering session while Neil Senior notes their position. They are from Nelson.

Camp Director, Peter Webb, Blenheim, and Peter Dean, 10, Blenheim, have a crack at rifle shooting

Canoeing is fun but carrying the craft from the water is not. David Neal, Blenheim, bears the bow, supported by Garth Nicholls, Seddon.

Canoes head for open water

Camp fires are lit as the Scouts prepare for their evening meal

Camp sub chief, Arch Barclay, Nelson, explains how a meal should be cooked on an open fire

Singing for their supper? Guitarist Robin Barron entertains Terence O'Sullivan, Philip Gane and Hugh McGuiness. The quartet is from Blenheim.

Michael Bryce, Blenheim, doing a traditional camp chore-peeling spuds.

Scouts get hungry in the field and Tony Carter, Tapawera, didn't bother to cook this conger eel before "eating" it.

A wood chopper gets a passing glance

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The Nelson Photo News

No 123 : February 6, 1971

Anikiwa Adventure