History

History of Outward Bound

Outward Bound was founded by Kurt Hahn in Wales in 1941. He had the support of Mr LD Holt of Messrs Alfred Holt & Co, Liverpool shipowners. Hahn was an educator and his philosophy in his own words was:

"The aim of education is to impel people into value-forming experiences... to ensure the survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity; an undefeatable spirit; tenacity in pursuit; readiness in sensible self denial and above all, compassion." - Kurt Hahn  

Outward Bound in New Zealand

On Saturday 1 September 1962, a RNZAF Sunderland brought the then Governor General, Viscount Cobham, to Anakiwa. Accompanied by the Prime Minister and leader of the opposition party, Lord Cobham was arriving to open the Outward Bound School. The opening was the culmination of years of hard work by dedicated individuals and groups to establish Outward Bound in New Zealand.

The first course at Anakiwa started on Saturday 20 October 1962. Course 1 had 36 males from all over the country. This group was mostly the pick of workers from sponsoring firms and the course was very successful. More 

History of Anakiwa