Holiday Programmes
The same experienced staff who deliver our core education programmes run our holiday programmes. They are about exploring, learning outdoor skills, having fun as well as for students to become aware of their true strengths and potential.
Students will discover remote places of wilderness in the Nelson/Tasman region through a range of adventurous activities. View programme options on the West Coast.
Go Wild (in Nature!)
This a great programme for younger children to experience a safe yet fun series of adventures with fully qualified and experienced outdoor instructors. The programme involves 5 days of action fun and outdoor exploration.
Ages: 7-10yrs
Duration: Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm
Kaitiaki Kids
The Kaitiaki Kids programme is designed as a stepping stone for intermediate-aged adventurers towards our journey programmes and includes a week of outdoors-based nature activities.
Ages: 10 - 12
Duration: 5 Days (9am - 3pm)
Junior Journey
The Junior Journey is designed to be fun while exploring the outdoors and developing new skills. Tamariki will come away from the programme being more confident, more aware of their true strengths & potential and with a new whānau of friends!
Ages: 11-13
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Senior Journey
The Senior Journey adventure holiday programme allows tamariki to step up into an expedition format and build their resilience and teamwork skills while exploring spectacular local environments and building lasting friendships.
Ages: 14-16
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Aotearoa Adventure
Experience stunning wilderness locations and local national parks while taking part in adventurous experiences that are not only fun but also challenging and rewarding. Leave with a deeper appreciation of the natural world and a group of new friends!
Ages: 15 - 18 yrs
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Adventure Leadership
Build on a love of the outdoors by learning technical and practical outdoor skills in a team environment while undertaking adventurous activities in our local wilderness areas. Participants have the opportunity of completing Level 1 & 2 NCEA credits on these programmes.
Ages: 14 - 18 yrs
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
Earn NCEA credits
Access to a Range of Activities
We provide all the specialist outdoor equipment and offer a range of holiday programme options for 7 up to 18 year olds. Whatever holiday programme you go on, all activities are tailored to age and ability.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Some of the holiday programmes support achievement of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Find out more about Duke of Edinbugh's Award Programmes.
More than just an adventure...
The adventures will require students to work in a team and to face challenges together building essential leadership qualities. The outcome is a great sense of achievement, increased confidence and a memorable experience that will be shared with new friends.
Coming on a Holiday Programme?
We're sure you'll want to know all you can! Some of your questions might be answered by our FAQs, and you can access gear lists on our Downloads page. Any other questions, please contact us!
Qualified Instructors
You're in safe hands. Our friendly & highly professional instructors are all industry qualified for a wide range of activities.
NZQA Qualified and NCEA Aligned
We are NZQA accredited, can offer NCEA Level 1-3 assessments and all programmes align with the NZ Curriculum key competencies.
Safety Accredited
We put safety first. We are a registered provider of Adventure Activities with Worksafe NZ, and are Safety audit certified with OutdoorsMark.
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.