Secondary School Programmes
Whenua Iti Outdoors is here to support schools in the education of rangatahi. We provide unique experiential learning programmes that complement and enhance classroom learning. Programmes can be tailored towards specific outcomes, the focus can vary between leadership goals, social development, technical skills, career development or may have a NCEA support focus.
Working together with schools we are able to help your rangatahi through Experiential Education to experience success, learn and grow.

Tailored Programmes
We specialise in creating programmes to meet the needs of a particular group and can build Level 1-3 NCEA assessments into these programmes. Find out more >
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
We can assist students in achieving their Duke of Edinburgh's Award practice and qualifier, and have information for any student who is interested in achieving the award. Find out more >
Trades Academy Programmes
Whenua Iti Outdoors in conjunction with Top of the South Trades Academy (TOTSTA) and West Coast Trades Academy (WCTA) deliver a range of programmes to Year 11 -13 students. Find out more >
Holiday Programmes
We offer programmes during the school holidays to secondary students, some of which can also include NCEA assessments. This is a great way to get the most out of the school holidays! Find out more >
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.
All Secondary School Programmes
Adventure Skills Development
Develop your outdoor adventure skills on this holiday programme – experience a variety of disciplines while on group outdoor expeditions. Participants have the added opportunity of completing 15 Level 3…
- Adventure
Uniformed Services (Level 2)
Find out first hand what it’s really like to be a paramedic, a police officer and a firefighter! Course Aim: To provide students with the opportunity to explore career pathways…
- Trades
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.