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The Youth Outdoor Short Film Competition is all about getting outdoors, having fun, and sharing your journey. Whether you’re hiking, biking, kayaking, or just exploring your favourite local spot, we want to see it through your eyes. The goal is to inspire others to get outside, connect with nature, and see the world through your lens.
Summit Sessions
Summit Sessions are a chance to experience indoor climbing in a supportive, professionally guided environment while not being on a WIO programme. Each session is run by qualified instructors who guide participants through the fundamentals of climbing, including safety systems, equipment use and movement on the wall.
Enrol for trades programmes
Options for 15-18yr olds on a range of programmes that earn NCEA Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 credits. Take your learning outside the classroom in a supportive setting to build new skills, experience new adventures and new found confidence & friendships.
"Courses are highly relevant and well planned, with activities designed with students’ safety in mind. The professional staff and ongoing nature of reflective practices help ensure the courses meet stakeholder needs."
- NZQA External Evaluation Report, 2019
"With the leadership skills and self-confidence I picked up, I went on to be the head boy of my school the next year. That's the thing I love about Whenua Iti, you go there to learn about something but you always leave with so much more"
- Student
Learning with Whenua Iti Outdoors
With 35 years experience of delivering impactful education programmes, we are able to meet our mission of delivering programmes that have a positive impact on individuals and the communities they are from.
Through Experiential Learning, connection to our inspiring natural environment and by offering a variety of challenges, we provide opportunities for individuals and groups to learn more about themselves and each other.
Whenua Iti Outdoors deliver single day and multi-day programmes that are specifically designed to inspire positive change and meet the needs of a diverse range of groups.
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.