All Programmes
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 new programme for…
- Environment
- Trades
Nature Exploration Camp
A 3 day nature-based camp package for Primary School students. We have designed this camp to be full of fun outdoors and nature connection activities to maximise learning opportunities for…
- 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. Participants have the opportunity of completing 4 – 6 Level 2 NCEA…
- Adventure
Aotearoa Calling
Aotearoa Calling is a leadership programme designed for secondary students to deepen their connection to Aotearoa while on a cultural & adventurous journey across Te Tau Ihu, the Top of…
- 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
Environmental Journey
Join us on a fun & rewarding environmental journey from the mountains to the sea – perfect if working towards your Kākāriki Journey. Venture into one of our stunning local…
- 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 5 day / 4 night excursion. Venture into one of our stunning local national…
- 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
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
Co-Designed Programme – Primary
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 programme! As…
- 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
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
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