All Programmes
Ignite
A leadership programme to instil positive personal development skills This programme is an opportunity for students to improve their skill set to enable them to seize opportunities, grow in confidence…
- Adventure
- Health & Wellbeing
- Environment
Adventure Skills Development (L3)
Develop your outdoor adventure skills on this programme – experience a variety of outdoor activities while on group outdoor expeditions in local national parks. Participants have the opportunity to complete…
- Adventure
Explore Manaaki Tāpoi (L1)
Celebrate and explore the importance of connection to the natural world and to others though the lens of Manaaki Tāpoi / cultural tourism. Participants have the opportunity of completing 5…
- Cultural
Explore Te Taiao (L1)
Explore Te Taiao – the environment while taking part in active hands-on activities that support efforts to protect New Zealand’s unique biodiversity Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 Level…
- Environment
Explore Emergency Services (L1)
Take part in active and fun scenarios to develop your emergency response skills. Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 Level 1 NCEA credits on this programme. The Explore Emergency…
- Adventure
Explore Adventure Leadership (L1)
Gain confidence in the outdoors by learning practical outdoor skills in a team environment. Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 Level 1 NCEA credits on this programme. The Explore…
- Adventure
Outdoor Emergency Response (Level 3)
This programme will equip students with practical skills in Risk Management and Emergency Response with a focus on the outdoors. Course Aim The Outdoor Emergency Response Level 3 programme provides…
- Trades
Activate
Have fun getting into nature with Whenua Iti Outdoors! This programme is an opportunity for students to gain the skills and competencies needed to seize opportunities, grow in confidence and…
- Adventure
- Health & Wellbeing
- Environment
Manaaki Tāpoi Extension (Level 3)
The Manaaki Tāpoi Extension programme will strengthen participant’s understanding both of the uniqueness of Māori culture as well as the interconnectedness of Te Ao Māori. The Manaaki Tāpoi Extension course…
- Cultural
- Tourism
- Trades
Aotearoa Orientation
Experience and learn about Aotearoa, New Zealand through this unique, immersive cultural orientation program designed to provide students with an authentic insight into Te Ao Māori and the connection between…
- Cultural
- Nature Connection
Aotearoa Adventure
Explore stunning national parks & wilderness locations in Te Tauihu (Top of the South Island) while undertaking 5 days of adventure and cultural activities. Take part in adventurous experiences that…
- Adventure
- Nature Connection
West Coast Journey
Let your tamariki go on a journey of discovery with our West Coast Journey holiday programme, to explore the outdoors and discover their potential. The West Coast Journey adventure holiday…
- Adventure
- Environment
WIO Challenges Day
Spend the day on site at Whenua Iti to take on both individual and team challenges such as the flying kiore, obstacle course or the high ropes! A great day…
- Adventure
Beach Skills Day
Take your students to our local beach for a practical and fun outdoors experience to build their beach safety knowledge, skills and safe practices when heading to the beach. Programme…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
- Health & Wellbeing
Environmental Sustainability (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! This programme will focus…
- Environment
- Trades
School Exploration Camp
A 3-day adventure focused and nature immersed camp package We have designed this camp to be full of fun outdoor and nature connection activities to maximise learning opportunities for your…
- Adventure
- Environment
Māwhera Adventurers
The Māwhera Adventurers programme is designed for young adventurers and involves 2 days of action, nature immersion and outdoor exploration for tamariki from the Greymouth Region. Whilst exploring, Māwhera adventurers…
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Kawatiri Adventurers
Tamariki will have the chance to explore the outdoors with experienced instructors from Whenua Iti Outdoors, to build confidence and connect to nature while having fun at different wilderness locations….
- Adventure
- Environment
- Nature Connection
Rā Ora Programme (Wellbeing Day)
The Rā Ora (Wellbeing Day) Programme has been created to provide tamariki a fun day of active recreation and outside play, encouraging positive health & wellbeing. Programme Overview Tamariki will…
- Environment
- Nature Connection
- Health & Wellbeing
- Cultural
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, learning about conservation & biodiversity management to protect these taonga. Participants have the opportunity of completing…
- 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 while exploring Te Tauihu. Participants have the opportunity of completing 5 Level…
- Adventure
Kaitiaki Kids
The Kaitiaki Kids holiday programme is designed as a stepping stone for intermediate-aged adventurers towards our fully residential (overnight) journey programmes. Kaitiaki Kids will explore the natural world around them…
- 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
Adventurous Journey – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Join Whenua Iti Outdoors to complete all or part of your Adventurous Journey Award component on an unforgettable adventure. Venture into one of our stunning local national parks or surrounds,…
- Adventure
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. 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
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