DISCOVERY
Discovery courses are a compact version of our 21-day courses. Perfect for those with time restraints, they offer a unique opportunity to step away from study, work, technology, and life commitments, and really focus on what is important to you and what you want from life going forward.
This compact course is high energy with little downtime but still perfectly balanced for those looking for physical challenge and a reflective experience. Discovery will challenge any self imposed limitations of your capabilities through a series of outdoor and personal reflection challenges, with the bush, mountains, and waterways of Marlborough Sounds as your classroom.
BOOKINGS & FEES
PROGRAMME
We believe in today’s digital world, we often forget to “live in the moment.” By keeping each day’s programme a surprise, we hope you can be present in the now. Here’s a sample of what you might get up to on an 8 or 21 day course in Anakiwa. But don’t hold us to it!
DAY 3
Morning PT session with a short run and dip in the ocean, breakfast in dining hall, school assembly, check-in with your watch. Bus to the Pelorus River and set off on a two-day kayak journey. Campfire dinner and overnight at kayak camp. Reflection session around the campfire.
DAY 4
Breakfast and day two of your kayak expedition. Return to Anakiwa for dinner, a debrief and an unpack from the last two days. Workshop session discussing coping mechanisms to conquer fear and self-perceived limitations.
DAY 5
PT session, sea dip and run; breakfast in the dining hall; watch house clean; assembly; prepare for high ropes session at the school. Afternoon activity learning about personal values. Dinner in dining hall. Assist dinner service, cooking and cleaning. Overnight in watch house.
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
Revitalize and re-energize in the great outdoors.
Focus on your goals and return home prepared to tackle them.
Discover or revisit and reflect on yourself and your values
Take time away from the pressures of study, work, family and technology to de-stress and refresh.
Challenge your self-imposed limitations and push yourself beyond what you thought possible.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we have limited funding available for people aged 18-26. Head to our Ka Mahi scholarship page for more information. Eligibility criteria apply.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
When you come to Outward Bound, there are items that you will need to bring with you and items that we will supply. As for the things that you need to bring - we encourage you to borrow as many items as you can, or buy second hand!
Check out our course gear list for a full run down and some hot tips on what to bring and what not to.
Gear ListFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each participant must undergo a medical screening prior to confirmation of enrolment. Read the Outward Bound Participation Guidelines here.
You must complete an Outward Bound medical form with a doctor. The medical form is valid for 90 days* from the date it is completed by a doctor and must be valid until the course start date. All medical forms will be reviewed by our nurse.
If you are concerned about a medical condition, please call us on 0800 688 927 to talk it through.
*Medical forms for participants booked on either a Mind Body Soul, Classic, or Leaps & Bounds course are valid for 180 days.
The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy it! You must be able to comfortably run 3km in under 25 minutes, plus complete a full day's physical activity.
Check out our guide to getting fit and healthy for OB.
No, you don't need to have any experience of outdoor activities or spending time outdoors.
You simply need to be willing to give the activities a go. The more you get involved, the more you will get out of your course.
Outward Bound is your opportunity to simply be yourself, without the expectations of people who know you. For this reason, we don't allow you to attend a course with friends or people you know.
You can attend at the same time as someone you know, however, we will put you in different groups (where available).
Our Leaps & Bounds and Custom Design courses are the exception to this rule.
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