All Secondary Programmes
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
Environmental Action Camp
A FREE! 2-day enviro-action camp for school groups of Y9 – 11 secondary students to empower students to take positive action for te taiao. Outline of Activities The aim of…
- Adventure
- 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
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
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
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 – 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
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 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
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
Senior Journey
Let your tamariki go on a journey of discovery with our Senior Journey holiday programme, to explore the outdoors and discover their potential. The Senior Journey adventure holiday programme allows…
- Adventure
- 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
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 Journey
The Waka 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 on…
- Cultural
- Adventure
Uniformed Services (Level 2)
Find out first hand what it’s really like to be a paramedic, a police officer and a firefighter! Course Aim: To provide students with the opportunity to explore career pathways…
- Trades
Qualified Instructors
You're in safe hands. Our friendly & highly professional instructors are all industry qualified for a wide range of activities.
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.
Safety Accredited
We put safety first. We are a registered provider of Adventure Activities with Worksafe NZ, and are Safety audit certified with OutdoorsMark.
Our Secondary School Programmes
Read about all the programmes on offer to Secondary Schools including all Trades Academy programmes, Specialty Programmes and Holiday Programmes.
Benefits of Experiential Learning
All our programmes focus on learning in a practical, hands-on environment. The true benefits of this style of learning lie beyond the immediate academic results.
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.