All Programmes
Tamariki Tiaki
Designed to build more meaningful connections to our local environment, the Tamariki Tiaki Programme will extend students’ experiences of the natural world through exploration, discovery, restoration and cultural understanding. Programme…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
- Health & Wellbeing
Kaitiaki Leadership (L3)
Connect to nature while developing your outdoor adventure skills in our local national parks on 3 x 3-day expeditions, learning about conservation & biodiversity management to protect these taonga. This…
- Adventure
- Nature Connection
- Environment
Adventure Leadership (L2)
Build on a love of the outdoors by learning technical and practical outdoor skills in a team environment. *Thanks to funding from Top of the South & West Coast Trades…
- Adventure
Aotearoa Calling
Aotearoa Calling is a leadership programme designed for secondary students to deepen their connection to Aotearoa while on an adventurous journey across Te Tau Ihu, the Top of the South….
- Adventure
- Tourism
- Environment
Kaitiaki Kids
The Kaitiaki Kids holiday programme is designed as a stepping stone for intermediate-aged adventurers towards our fully residential (overnight) journey programmes. The Kaitaiki Kids programme incorporates a single overnight adventure…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Inspiring Leaders
Build confidence in your leadership skills with Whenua Iti Outdoors. This course is aimed at senior students who have the potential to take up school or community leadership positions for…
- Adventure
- Health & Wellbeing
- Environment
Adventure Camp
A 4 day adventure-based camp package for Primary School students. We have picked out the best combination of adventure activities to maximise the fun learning opportunities for your tamariki. Let…
- Adventure
- Environment
Environmental Journey
Join us on a fun & rewarding environmental journey from the mountains to the sea – perfect if working towards your Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Venture into one of…
- Adventure
- Environment
Motueka Vocational Pathways
Are you a local person looking for meaningful work? The Motueka Vocational Pathway (MVP) programme has been established in recognition of the challenges of transitioning into the workforce that face…
- Health & Wellbeing
Adventurous Journey – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Join Whenua Iti Outdoors to complete part of your Adventurous Journey Award component on an unforgettable 4 day / 3 night excursion. Venture into one of our stunning local national…
- Adventure
Predator Control & Conservation (Level 3)
If you enjoy being outside, being active and learning in a hands-on, practical way, then come and join our efforts to protect New Zealand’s unique biodiversity! The Level 3 Predator…
- Environment
- Trades
Tailored Programmes – Professional
We can create a unique experiential learning programme that will be designed to meet your goals. Use our base, our facilities, access to outdoors, specialist gear and qualified instructors to…
- Adventure
- Cultural
- Environment
- Health & Wellbeing
Tailored Programmes – International
We can create a unique experiential learning programme for international groups that can be designed to meet your desired outcomes using a mix of cultural, environmental or outdoors-based activities. At…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Cultural
- Health & Wellbeing
MEA – Mini Environmental Adventure
Designed for younger adventurers, the Mini Environmental Adventure Programme will extend student’s experiences of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions and discussions. Programme Overview Students will go on…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
MOA – Mini Outdoor Adventure
Designed for younger adventurers, the Mini Outdoor Adventure programme helps to develop student’s self-confidence, resilience and team work skills. Please note: WIO has Covid19 safety procedures in place that align…
- Adventure
Tailored Programmes – Community & Wellbeing
We can create a unique experiential learning programme that will be designed to meet your goals. Use our base, our facilities, access to outdoors, specialist gear and qualified instructors to…
- Adventure
- Cultural
- Environment
Tailored Programmes – Secondary Schools
We can create a unique experiential learning programme that will be designed to meet your goals. Allow your rangatahi to access the benefits of an organised, adventurous and engaging Experiential…
- Adventure
- Cultural
- Environment
Tailored Programmes – Primary Schools
We can create a unique experiential learning programme that will be designed to meet your goals. Get your students out the classroom for an organised, adventurous and engaging Experiential Learning…
- Adventure
- Cultural
- Environment
Tailored Programme – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
If you have a group of 6 or more Whenua Iti Outdoors (WIO) can tailor a programme to help you achieve your Adventurous Journey or Gold Residential components of the…
- Adventure
Whaikaha (Seek Strength)
Support through Adventure Therapy at Whenua Iti Outdoors. Based on a clinical approach used by field therapists, Whaikaha programmes are a proven, life changing intervention, using an adventure therapy model.Our…
- Adventure
- Health & Wellbeing
First Aid Courses
First Aid skills are key life and work skills that are transferable across a range of career pathways. Whenua Iti Outdoors provides a range of First Aid courses for secondary…
- Adventure
Environmental Science (Level 3)
The Environmental Science programme is designed to bring science to life through a series of field-based, environmental investigations. The programme focus is on developing an understanding of environmental science and…
- Environment
- Trades
- Cultural
Service Industry Internship (Level 3)
The Service Industry Internship programme is designed for students who are looking to gain essential employment skills for the transition from school to the world of work. Students whilst working…
- Tourism
- Trades
Tourism Operations (Level 3)
Students get to really experience tourism through the lens of clients, local tourism business owners and as an employee. You will visit a range of tourism operators, understand the different…
- Tourism
- Trades
Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced (Level 3)
The Manaaki Tāpoi Advanced programme will strengthen participant’s understanding both of the uniqueness of Māori culture as well as the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori. The course builds on the…
- Cultural
- Tourism
- Trades
Manaaki Tāpoi Introduction (Level 2)
Course Aim The Manaaki Tāpoi course celebrates the importance of Cultural (indigenous) Tourism. Learning will focus on key elements of Māori culture and how they are interpreted in cultural tourism…
- Cultural
- Tourism
- Trades
Adventure Tourism Leadership (L3)
Take your existing outdoors skills to the next level. Build your confidence in outdoor leadership through this challenging and rewarding course. Course Aim Students will build on their existing outdoor…
- Adventure
- Tourism
- Trades
Adventure Tourism Leadership (L2)
Build on a love of the outdoors by learning technical and practical outdoor skills in a team environment. Course Aim The Adventure Tourism Leadership – Level 2 programme provides students…
- Adventure
- Tourism
- Trades
Civil Defence Emergency Response (Level 3)
Experience simulated emergency exercises and gain essential rope skills & techniques used in emergency outdoors situations. Course Aim To provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge to be able…
- Trades
- Adventure
Leadership Exploration
This course is for Year 8 students with a focus on developing students’ independence and leadership skills. Growing young leaders at Whenua Iti Outdoors centres around a relationship-based kaupapa to…
- Adventure
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