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Family-Friendly Courses

Family-friendly courses are open to anyone, including youths

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Family-Friendly Courses

Family-Friendly 2-Day Alpine Course

$849*

*Youth Price: $379

This family-friendly course is open to youths and adults alike. Learn essential mountaineering skills in just two days.

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Family-Friendly 4-Day Alpine & Avalanche Course

$1,799*

*Youth Price: $899

Learn essential alpine and avalanche survival skills in a family-friendly format—from using crampons and route planning to self-rescue and avalanche response.

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2-Day Rock Climbing Course

$699*

*Youth Price: $349

Experience the thrill of outdoor climbing while learning to lead, set up top ropes, and clean routes with confidence.

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2-Day Sea Kayak Course

$749*

*Youth Price: $379

Master the essentials of sea kayaking in just one weekend—gain the skills, confidence, and safety knowledge to explore harbours, lakes, and bays with ease.

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Family-Friendly 2-Day Bushcraft Course

$749*

*Youth Price: $379

This family-friendly bushcraft & navigation course is open to youths, perfect for trampers, hunters, and day walkers.

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Family-Friendly 3-Day Bushcraft, Navigation & River Crossing Course

$999*

*Youth Price: $499

Master essential tramping skills for the whole family with our hands-on bushcraft, navigation, and river crossing course—no experience needed, just a spirit for adventure.

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Not sure where to start?

Use our suggested training pathway to help find the right course for you.

Alpine courses training pathway

Alpine

Select an alpine course based on your experience and learn how to explore the mountains safely. We offer courses for complete beginners, alpine hikers, and technical courses for adventurous climbers.

Bushcraft Training Pathway

Bush & Navigation

We offer navigation and bushcraft courses for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced off-track navigation and wilderness camping.

Hunting Training Pathway

Hunting

Choose a course and master the skills needed for hunting in New Zealand. Use this flowchart to match your experience with the suitable course.

Rock Climbing Training Pathway

Rock Climbing

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced climber looking to improve your skills, get into multi-pitch climbing, or even trad climbing, we offer a range of climbing courses.

Sea Kayak Training Pathway

Sea Kayaking

Master essential sea kayaking skills to safely explore and enjoy our stunning coastline with our expert-led courses. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the water!