Holiday Programmes Resources

Bigfoot Adventures-Winner of New Zealand's 2012 "Outdoor Excellence Award Organisation" Welcome to the time of your life! Bigfoot Adventures Ltd has been running successful adventure activities for over ten years. We aim to provide safe, fun outdoor experiences for schools, businesses and the general public. Our activities and events range from adventurous to social and include: Bigfoot Adventure Activity Programmes: •Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions •School Camps •Holiday Programmes •Cycle Safety Programmes for schools •Half day, full day or weekend adventures for individuals or groups. Bigfoot Adventures instructors are experienced, qualified and endeavour to create a rewarding experience for you in the outdoors. Whether you are looking for a school programme, social club event, corporate team bonding trips, or just a fun day out, we can offer you affordable, reliable fun. We look forward to spending time with you in the outdoors.   more info...

Our mission at Blue Mountain Adventure Centre is to help people discover and live out their God-given potential through the challenge of adventure. Surrounded by the stunning adventure playground of Tongariro National Park, BMAC can be a place for reflection, learning, and of course, fun! We work mainly with schools from all around New Zealand, along with church and marginalised groups, which allow us to work with the children that need help the most. Our NZOIA qualified instructors provide a high-quality experience that will allow people to grow physically, mentally and spiritually.   more info...

Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of zoo exhibits and interactive attractions. Immerse yourself in our tropical butterfly house and walk amongst 700+ butterflies. Travel back in time and visit Dinosaur Kingdom with over 60 dinosaurs, some life sized, roaring and moving! Meet Scar and Goldie, NZ’s only salt water crocodiles. We have alligators, bugs, monkeys and a beautiful bird aviary. Plus visit Buttermilk Farm for a hands-on experience. Sit down for home-made food at our café, or relax while your children enjoy our playground. We also offer amazing kids birthday parties, functions   more info...

The Howick Historical Village is a living history museum of the Fencible period. Step back in time and experience the past. Walk around our 7 acre site, and explore gardens and buildings in a Fencible settlement during the 1840 to 1880 period. There are over thirty original colonial buildings collected on site, including schools, a church, forge and general store. Chat to the costumed staff in this living museum, or take a break to savour the home-style food and real coffee in the cafe. Enjoy a peaceful day in beautiful surroundings, coming face to face with the past.  more info...

Rocket Ropes is a high ropes adventure park, with additional activities to add extra fun on the day! The Rocketeer low climbing course has been designed for children aged 2 – 6, while the Croc and Rocket courses offer over 50 challenging aerial activities. Extra activities include: the Giant Swing, the Ripper Zipper (massive flying fox) and the Big Leap (a 12 metre jump to the ground).   more info...

Adrift is a personal and professional guiding company. Our bases are in National Park Village and beach-side at Whangapoua on the Coromandel Peninsula. Our most popular adventures are: walking trips in the Tongariro National Park, canoeing trips within the Whanganui National Park on the Whanganui River and sea kayaking around Coromandel.   more info...

Auckland Museum's Lifelong Learning Programmes for Schools are based on our permanent galleries and special exhibitions. All programmes are designed to reinforce key competencies, skills, concepts and learning areas identified in the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Matauranga O Aotearoa.Auckland Museum's school programmes are divided into three categories and are designed to reinforce New Zealand curricula.   more info...

Caveworld, NZ's leading provider of Blackwater Rafting, Adventure Caving and Abseiling fun. Our experienced guides will take you on journeys to view the spectacular cave formations, ancient moa bones and a Galaxy of Glowworms. A totally unique experience. Caveworld is in the same area as the world famous Waitomo Caves. An LEOTC experience.  more info...

Crystal Mountain is West Auckland's Premier Tourist Attraction loaded with fun activities and much to see and do. This exciting gallery houses NZ’s largest selection of Crystals and Minerals from around the world and has been specifically built for easy access for visitors of all ages, with many rare and beautiful specimens available both on exhibit and for sale. Travel by elevator to the heart of Crystal Mountain to our world class Crystal Mine Museum where you will find an exhibition of rare and exquisite Crystals, Minerals & fossils.   more info...

Hillary Outdoors differs from most other tertiary programmes because we are a full time Outdoor Education Centre and design our programmes around the real needs of the industry. The benefits of learning within a working centre are priceless, students have the opportunity to see how a centre is run and to learn from current instructors. In addition to this, there is also work experience with other organisations which broadens students’ experiences and future job prospects.  more info...

Karanga Camp is located at Te Henga or Bethells Beach as it is more commonly known, on Auckland's west coast. Set on twenty-five acres of lush native bush in the Waitakere Ranges, Karanga is the perfect location for school camps, family get togethers, community groups, business retreats and team building   more info...

We specialise in Education Outside the Classroom, with highly trained and qualified instructors on staff. We can personally assist youto develope a programme that will meet all of your requirements as well as creating memories to last a life time.We specialise in running day or two day team-building experiences. We will assist you in creating an exciting programme for your group complimented with catering that is top-class. Our chef knows exactly what culinary delights satisfies a corporate group, especially after a day of team-building exercises.   more info...

Lock N Load is New Zealand’s premier paintball facility. Situated right next to Auckland International Airport, Lock N Load is twenty minutes from Auckland City and 10 minutes to Manukau City. Staffed by those who have been involved with the industry for over fourteen years, Lock N Load is run by paintballers for paintballers. Whether it’s your first time, or you are a seasoned pro, you’ll feel at home on our nine themed fields. Add to this staff with experience in sports, outdoor recreation, music and corporate events, we become your one stop shop for a good time!   more info...

Positioned in Hamiltons back paddock Narrows Park is convenient to the airport and central to everywhere, but far enough away to feel like you're in the country. Offering group accommodation facilities we service school camps, church camps, sports groups, family reunions and youth events from 1 - 200+ people. ?The Narrows' as it's fondley named is a camp favourite where kids get to explore the natural world and remember how to play outdoors with real friends in real life. We've got plenty of activities as well and we're happy to design a EOTC (education outside the classroom) program for those of you who just need a camp break of your own!   more info...

New Zealand Outdoor Experiences. We are facilitators and providers of Land, Marine and Alpine Experiences for Educational, Tourists, Social and Corporate Clients.We organize group adventure tours, activity days, educational camps and outdoor learning trips for all ages. Visit our Educational Activities page for more information on our outdoor experiences. Outdoor Education Services  more info...

Peel Forest Outdoor Pursuits Centre offers the ultimate outdoor experience for all groups! Choose from a wide range of outdoor activities for an adrenalin rush, for skill training, confidence, group development, adventure, EOTC, learning in the great outdoors. Activities include rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, challenge ropes course, environmental education, mountaineering and bushcraft.  more info...

Whether you are walking through our many free flight aviaries, feeding the biggest wild trout you will ever see, watching the birds being fed or coming face to face with history in the eyes of a tuatara - all of us here at Rainbow Springs are proud of the role we play in conserving many of the precious native species of New Zealand. We believe that a key part of this process is making it as much fun as possible to interact with our animals so that you will come to love them as much as we do. Rainbow Springs has been open since 1932 and plays an important role in the tourism industry here in Rotorua. Some curriculum based materials are available, along with activity sheets for children.   more info...

The Sky Tower Education Programme is designed to fit in with any class programme. Teachers are given with a free education resource kit, which covers all curriculum areas and has great lesson plans and activities kids can enjoy before, during and after your Sky Tower visit. We have a dedicated education co-ordinator who will facilitate your visit and target it specifically to the topic being studied in your classroom.   more info...

Everything you expect... and much more. Totara Springs is the largest centre of its kind in New Zealand and is the ultimate venue for school camps, church retreats, business conferences, sporting events, and holiday camps. We can cater for up to 420 people in 18 cabins, 27 motels, and 3 lodges. Camps and events are fully catered by our resident catering team and special dietary needs can be accommodated. A wide range of sports equipment is available and we offer more than 30 activities for groups to use as well as a laundry, Eftpos, internet, photocopying services.  more info...

Tree Adventures provide a safe, challenging and encouraging environment for your visit, and our staff are very experienced in facilitating school groups of all ages and sizes. The physical nature of the Tree Adventures activities gives children and young adults the opportunity to develop fundamental skills, such as agility, balance, co-ordination and confidence, so we believe a visit to the park is a must for any school. Tree Adventures can offer your school an exciting half or full day packed with fun and challenging activities. We can cater to groups of any size, from a small class to a troop of 150.  more info...

We are outdoor specialists in canoeing, kayaking, Tongariro Crossing, caving, mountain biking, camping, tramping and bush walks. We have experienced guides and are accredited by DOC. We can cater for around 100 people at any time and can provide meals or you can self cater.  more info...

We offer: Kids Holiday Programmes,,After School Care,,Sport and Fitness, Accommodation,Youth Development. We also offer: EOTC outdoor education, team building, fun activities with accommodation, & catering; Located just 45 minutes from Wellington CBD or 55 minutes from Masterton; Ideal for school camps; holiday camps; church camps; EOTC day visits; and conferences. At centres in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington, Masterton and Mana.   more info...

El Rancho is conveniently located on the beautiful Kapiti Coast, just a one hour drive from both Wellington and Palmerston North. Our property is like a peaceful oasis bordering the Waikanae River and a short walk from Waikanae Beach. Whether you are looking for fun family activities or a relaxing retreat, El Rancho is your ideal destination. El Rancho is the ultimate destination for school camps, church retreats, conferences, holiday accommodation and other groups.   more info...