Aotearoa Adventure

Explore stunning national parks & wilderness locations in Te Tauihu (Top of the South Island) while undertaking 5 days of adventuring.

Take part in adventurous experiences that are not only fun but also challenging and rewarding.  Leave with a deeper appreciation of the environments of Te Tauihu.

The outcome of completing an Aotearoa Adventure is a great sense of achievement, increased confidence and the gift of a memorable experience that will be shared with new friends made along the way. You will not only discover more remote places but also your inner adventurer!

The programme will include a mix of activities that could include sea kayaking, tramping, caving, rock-climbing, abseiling, camping, navigation skills, stand-up paddle-boarding.  Activities are subject to the season, weather conditions and other logistical factors. Further programme detail is provided on enrolment.


This is an ExpedNZ Programme. 100% profit from this programme goes towards a fund that supports community focused programming.


This programme is for you if:

  • You love being in the outdoors
  • You want to build your adventure knowledge & skills
  • You’re keen to explore new wilderness environments to connect with nature
  • OR are simply keen to inject adventure into your holiday!

Learning Objectives

  • Increasing willingness to learn
  • Understanding and assuming personal responsibility
  • Developing belief in self and increasing confidence
  • Developing a positive attitude
  • Recognising and developing potential
  • Developing resilience skills (coping with challenge and change)
  • Developing positive communication skills

You will leave this course with a bunch of new friends and on an adventure buzz! Check out our latest adventures on Facebook and Instagram.

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Further resources

| Holiday & Award Programmes | Download our brochure

| Safety First | Find out more about our safety policies

| FAQs | Find answers to most commonly asked questions

| Gear Lists | Go to our Downloads page to find a generic gear list

| Experiential Learning | Find out more about the philosophy that underpins our programmes

Key Components:

  • Adventure
  • Nature Connection

Open to:

15 - 18 year old's

Duration:

4 nights / 5 days

Delivery:

Overnight expedition

Location:

Local national parks & surrounding wilderness locations

Cost:

Cost:

$750 pp – for local NZ participants
$950 pp – International students

Additional Costs If Required:

$50 pp – return airport transfers (set times)

Dates:

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Notes:

 A good level of fitness is recommended for this programme
Cost includes all transport ex Nelson, food, equipment, tuition, adventures and fun!

Payment plans are available, please ask.
*Airport pick up/drop off can be coordinated for those from out of the region.  The flight will need to arrive prior to 9.00am on the morning of the programme start date.

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Qualified Instructors

You're in safe hands. Our friendly & highly professional instructors are all industry qualified for a wide range of activities.

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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.

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Safety Accredited

We put safety first. We are a registered provider of Adventure Activities with Worksafe NZ, and are Safety audit certified with OutdoorsMark.

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