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Alumni Story: Cheryl Fleet

Alumni Story: Cheryl Fleet

Cheryl Fleet celebrates the 50th anniversary of her Outward Bound course and recounts her epic adventure. Cheryl has lived a full and adventurous life but still credits her OB course as her greatest experience. Read more

Celebrating the inaugural Te Toki o Awa course

Celebrating the inaugural Te Toki o Awa course

Outward Bound is extremely proud to have successfully delivered a pilot course in partnership with Te Ātiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui Trust - a 5-day culturally immersive experience named Te Toki o Awa. Read more

High ropes course upgrade

High ropes course upgrade

The Ankiwa high ropes course is now over 23 years old and is one of the oldest systems of its type still being used in New Zealand. Thanks to the generosity of some dedicated supporters, the ropes course is being upgraded in 2024. Read more

Celebrating 50 years of friendship

Celebrating 50 years of friendship

In November 2023, a special 50th-anniversary dinner was held in the Anakiwa Dining Hall. The guests of honour were students of Hillary 111 - the first group of women to attend an Outward Bound course, and the watch remains a tight-knit group to this day. Read more

Wills Month in Aotearoa New Zealand

Wills Month in Aotearoa New Zealand

September is Wills Month in Aotearoa and is a good reminder of the importance of having a Will and updating it regularly. This month, we would love for you to consider including a gift in your will to Outward Bound. Read more

Empowering Youth Through Regional Schools Courses

Empowering Youth Through Regional Schools Courses

Our Schools Courses give power back to the community, helping to shape the next generation of leaders. Learn how you can get involved in our fully funded 21-day schools courses. Read more

Whakatipu Programme: A focus on work readiness for rangatahi

Whakatipu Programme: A focus on work readiness for rangatahi

With over 60,000 students leaving school in Aotearoa each year, the transition from secondary education marks a pivotal life moment How can we teach them the skills needed for their journey to employment? Read more