Outward Bound New Zealand is located at Anakiwa in the Queen Charlotte Sounds at the top of the South Island. We'll meet you at the Interislander Ferry terminal in Picton at the start of your course, and drop you back at the end.
You'll need to organise your journey to and from Picton but there are plenty of ways to get there!
Outward Bound will meet you at the baggage claim area of the Picton Ferry Terminal on the ground floor. Just look out for the Outward Bound signs and check in with our staff, who will be wearing branded clothing. If you are delayed call us on 0800 688 927. We will call your next of kin if you do not arrive.
Remember to grab some lunch before your course begins.
Outward Bound will drop you off at the Ferry Terminal on the final day of your course for you to make your way home.
12.30pm at Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton
*11.30am for Professional courses
12.30pm* at Interislander Ferry Terminal, Picton
*3pm for Professional courses
The closest airports are Blenheim and Picton. Flights to the course must arrive before 12pm (11am for Professional courses) and return flights should depart after 2pm (4pm for Professional courses) to allow time for your connection.
Book your flight to Blenheim with Air New Zealand at www.airnz.co.nz, or to Picton with Sounds Air at www.soundsair.com. Marlborough Shuttles (0800 203 027, dave@marlboroughshuttles.co.nz) offers a shuttle service from Blenheim to the ferry terminal.
Your ferry to the course must arrive in Picton at 12.30pm (11.30am for Professional courses) at the latest and your return ferry must depart after 1pm (3.30pm for Professional courses). Book your ferry at www.interislander.co.nz. If you’re under 18, please phone Interislander to book.
South Island: Your transport to the course must arrive before 12.30pm (11.30am for Professional courses) and your return transport must depart after 12.30pm (3pm for Professional courses) at the end of the course. An overnight stay in Christchurch is usually required if traveling from the West Coast or South of Christchurch.
North Island (to connect with ferry): take a train or bus to Wellington. An overnight stay in Wellington is usually required to arrive at your course on time, or take an overnight bus. Book your bus with www.intercity.co.nz or your train with www.tranzscenic.co.nz.
There is no parking available at Outward Bound. If you wish to drive, there is long term parking available close to the Interislander terminal in Picton. More information on parking in Picton can be found on the Marlborough District Council website.
Use promo code Outward1 in your online ferry booking to receive 10% off the best available fare.* Confirmation of your course to be shown on request at check-in. Foot passengers only.
* Promo code may not apply in peak travel seasons.
Letters are the best way of keeping in touch whilst at Anakiwa:
Outward Bound School
Private Bag 403
Picton 7250
Anakiwa also has a phone number for emergencies:
Call +64 3 520 8290
Please remember you will be unable to keep in phone or email contact during your course.
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