Ready to swap lecture halls for mountain trails?
Dive into one (or two!) unforgettable years of adventure, personal growth, and professional development with our hands-on Tertiary Programmes. Based at our fully operational Outdoor Education Centre in the stunning Tongariro National Park – Aotearoa’s oldest national park and a UNESCO Dual World Heritage site – this is learning like you’ve never experienced it before.
Our immersive, field-based courses blend expert instruction with real-world challenges to turn your passion into purpose. With small class sizes, a no-lecture-theatre vibe, and epic facilities (including a brand-new, high-spec indoor climbing wall), you’ll build serious outdoor skills, leadership confidence, and a deep sense of kaitiakitanga, all while gaining nationally recognised qualifications and lifelong mates.
Sound like you? The wild is calling – your future starts here.
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3 REASONS TO STUDY AT HILLARY OUTDOORS
Learn from the Best in the Business
With decades of experience, Hillary Outdoors is one of New Zealand’s most trusted outdoor education providers. Our expert instructors mentor you every step of the way—with real clients, real challenges, and absolutely no lecture halls.
Train in Epic Locations
From the alpine terrain of Tongariro National Park to the coastal beauty of the Coromandel, your classroom is the great outdoors. You’ll gain diverse experience in bush, river, rock, snow, and marine environments.
Real Skills, Real Impact
Small class sizes, hands-on training, and a strong focus on kaitiakitanga, risk management, and hauora mean you’ll graduate with both the technical skills and the mindset to lead in the outdoor industry confidently and responsibly.
