If you can’t find your question here or if you want more information, contact our programme coordinators, Nat and Shannon, at bookings@hillaryoutdoors.co.nz or 07 386 5511.
We can cater to vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free, halal, and other dietary requirements.
We are not a nut-free site, but we do our best to minimise cross-contamination in our kitchen. If you have a severe allergy and need to bring some or all of your own food, we can provide fridge/kitchen space for this.
Day programmes: Please note that food is not provided for day programmes. Participants will need to bring a lunchbox sufficient for a day of outdoor adventure with them.
You will stay in dorm-style bunkrooms with 2 – 12 people for most of the programme, except when you are on an overnight expedition.
We’ve had many participants attend with various injuries or medical conditions such as;
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Hearing disorders
- Visual impairments
- ADHD
- Anaphylactic allergies
Please talk to us about your injury or medical condition so we can learn about your abilities and how we can best support you on a programme. Contact our Programme Coordinators, Nat and Shannon, at bookings@hillaryoutdoors.co.nz or 07 386 551.
Phones, laptops, iPads, etc. will be handed in to the instructor in charge on arrival or left at home. Hillary Outdoors programmes are an opportunity to connect with peers and the natural environment. Let friends/whānau know in advance that you will not be contactable by mobile phone for the duration of the programme.
Cameras (e.g. digital camera, not a phone) are allowed, ensure you bring a case/dry bag.
In the event of an emergency at home, parents/guardians, etc., can contact the Duty Manager. The Duty Manager’s phone number is in the Participant booklet, which you will receive once you enrol.
You can catch a bus to Tūrangi (Tongariro Centre) or Thames (Coromandel Centre). Once enrolled, you will receive pick-up and drop-off times and locations.
Regarding expectations, we understand it is school holidays; however, school rules still apply. We expect acceptable school behaviour on our programmes. If students have major behavioural challenges while on our programmes, they may be required to leave the programme at the cost of their parent/guardian.
We welcome international participants to any Hillary Holiday Camp! Register as per usual, and our bookings team can help.