All Programmes
Motueka Vocational Pathways
Are you a local youth looking for meaningful work? The Motueka Vocational Pathways (MVP) project 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
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. Programme Overview Make the outdoors your classroom for the day! Tamariki…
- 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
Adventure Therapy
Support through Adventure Therapy at Whenua Iti Outdoors. Adventure Therapy programmes are a proven, life changing intervention based on a clinical approach used by field therapists. Our Adventure Therapy Programme…
- 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
Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC)
As a well-established provider of Experiential Learning we offer quality learning in a challenging, yet safe, education setting. Tamariki get to work together as a team, develop their confidence and…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Cultural
Discover NZ
The Discover NZ programme is specifically designed for international students who want to make the most of their holiday time in NZ. Join your fellow international students for a classic…
- Cultural
- Adventure
- Tourism
- Environment
Go Wild
The Go Wild programme is designed for our younger adventurers and involves 5 days of action fun and outdoor exploration. Let your kids experience a safe yet fun series of…
- Adventure
- Environment
Senior Journey
Let your tamariki go on a journey of discovery with our Senior Jouney holiday programme, to explore the outdoors and discover their potential. The Senior Journey adventure holiday programme allows…
- Adventure
- Environment
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
Junior Journey
Let your tamariki go on a Journey of discovery, to explore the outdoors and discover their potential. The Junior Journey heads to the outdoor sweet spots of our region, designed…
- Adventure
- Environment
Waka Ama Journey
The Waka Ama Journey programme has been designed to increase student’s self-confidence, cultural connection, and develop a strong sense of belonging. The programme will identify individual student’s strengths and build…
- Cultural
- Adventure
Primary School Camps
We specialise in offering adventure-based and well organised programmes as part of a unique school camp designed for your students. School or Whenua Iti Outdoors-Led You can choose whether we…
- Adventure
- Environment
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