- Invercargill hosts a thrilling tree-climbing event in Queens Park next weekend for all ages.
- Tree climbing and bushcraft workshops offer unique outdoor experiences for families and children.
- Participants will climb, swing, and learn survival skills in workshops led by outdoor specialists.
Invercargill is set to host an exhilarating and unique event as over 100 children and families prepare to take to the treetops at Queens Park. On September 21st and 22nd, the park will transform into a haven for adventurous souls, thanks to Branch Dwellers from Dunedin, the only company in New Zealand specializing in Recreational Tree Climbing.
This rare opportunity will allow participants to don helmets and harnesses and explore the heights of the trees using ropes. Attendees can look forward to climbing, swinging, walking along branches, and relaxing in tree-top hammocks.
The event, organized in collaboration with True in Nature—Southland's experts in nature-based learning—promises an action-packed day filled with tree climbing and bushcraft workshops. Aimed at children aged 6 and up, as well as adults up to 120kg, the workshops provide a chance for families to bond and connect with nature in a novel way.
Katie from True in Nature highlights the event’s potential to foster a love for the outdoors, saying, “This is an opportunity for children and families to spend quality time together, doing something different and connecting with nature.”
The experience promises to be both thrilling and informative, with exposure to activities that may spark an interest in careers in arboriculture and related fields.
In addition to the climbing activities, workshops will offer bushcraft skills such as whittling—which can be creative form of wood carving or an essential survival skill for making tinder or shelter pegs.
For many children, the event will feel like stepping into the shoes of Bear Grylls, as they experience the thrill of tree climbing and survival skills firsthand. Katie is particularly excited about the event, not only for the participants but also for her own family. “It’s a chance to get high up in the tree tops and experience life from a different perspective,” she says, looking forward to climbing with her five boys.
True in Nature is also seeking sponsors to help cover the costs and make the event more accessible to local families. Registrations are essential for the one-hour workshops, and spots are filling up quickly.
If you can’t make it to this weekend’s event, don’t worry! True in Nature also offer exciting bushcraft, cooking, and creative holiday programs throughout the year. For more information and to register, visit the True in Nature website.
Tickets for the tree climbing and bushcraft workshops can be purchased at True in Nature's booking site. For more details and to explore other programs such as bush school and holiday programmes, visit True in Nature's website.