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It’s official: our new Climbing Facility is open!
Excitement filled our Tongariro Centre on Friday 16 February, as Dave Bamford, Trustee of the NZAC Tūpiki Trust, cut the ribbon to open our new Climbing Facility. Thanks to the incredible support from the Tūpiki Trust, we have a new…
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Hillary Outdoors, Aotea Great Barrier Island Centre Permanent Closure
After operating from Karaka Bay on Aotea Great Barrier Island since 2006, we have made the tough decision to permanently close our Centre on Aotea as of 11 May 2024. The challenges of operating from an island location mean the centre…
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Multi-year programmes create lasting impacts
With the incredible generosity of our community of Supporters, students from Alfriston College, South Auckland, piloted a Hillary Outdoors’ multi-year progressive programme. Hillary Outdoors’ multi-day, multi-week and now, multi-year programmes support positive youth development outcomes through outdoor education and adventure. …
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Hillary Outdoors Instructors stand out from the crowd
We love to celebrate success, and it has been a big week for two Hillary Outdoors staff members who have achieved success at the NZOIA (New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) Excellence Awards 2023. Michaella Wills (Miki) and Matt Hanson were…
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Hillary Outdoors’ Tertiary Instructors: A Legacy of unmatched expertise
Hillary Outdoors’ instructors have over 100 years of combined experience. Enroll in our 2024 Certificate programme and study with the best!
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Finalists for the Torpedo7 Get2Go Final are confirmed
We now have our 12 finalists who have successfully made their way through the exhilarating Torpedo7 Get2Go North and South Island challenges to secure a spot in the illustrious final event, set to take place in the stunning Tongariro National…
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Icebreaker NZ empowering youth through adventure
Icebreaker NZ sponsor South Auckland school, providing them with life-changing opportunities to grow through adventure and unlock their full potential.
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Breathtaking views as Tertiary classroom & climbing wall take shape
Thanks to our incredible partners, NZAC Tūpiki Trust, our dreams of constructing a Tertiary classroom and high-spec indoor climbing wall are becoming a reality.
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Surviving to thriving!
Imagine you’re fifteen again. You’re on your way to school. You walk past the shop that has the new Sting-Ray bike you’ve been saving up for in the window, the one with the high-rise handlebars. After countless weeks of braving…
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It’s official: our new Climbing Facility is open!
Excitement filled our Tongariro Centre on Friday 16 February, as Dave Bamford, Trustee of the NZAC Tūpiki Trust, cut the ribbon to open our new Climbing Facility. Thanks to the incredible support from the Tūpiki Trust, we have a new…
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Hillary Outdoors, Aotea Great Barrier Island Centre Permanent Closure
After operating from Karaka Bay on Aotea Great Barrier Island since 2006, we have made the tough decision to permanently close our Centre on Aotea as of 11 May 2024. The challenges of operating from an island location mean the centre…
-

Multi-year programmes create lasting impacts
With the incredible generosity of our community of Supporters, students from Alfriston College, South Auckland, piloted a Hillary Outdoors’ multi-year progressive programme. Hillary Outdoors’ multi-day, multi-week and now, multi-year programmes support positive youth development outcomes through outdoor education and adventure. …
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Hillary Outdoors Instructors stand out from the crowd
We love to celebrate success, and it has been a big week for two Hillary Outdoors staff members who have achieved success at the NZOIA (New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) Excellence Awards 2023. Michaella Wills (Miki) and Matt Hanson were…
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Hillary Outdoors’ Tertiary Instructors: A Legacy of unmatched expertise
Hillary Outdoors’ instructors have over 100 years of combined experience. Enroll in our 2024 Certificate programme and study with the best!
-

Finalists for the Torpedo7 Get2Go Final are confirmed
We now have our 12 finalists who have successfully made their way through the exhilarating Torpedo7 Get2Go North and South Island challenges to secure a spot in the illustrious final event, set to take place in the stunning Tongariro National…
-

Icebreaker NZ empowering youth through adventure
Icebreaker NZ sponsor South Auckland school, providing them with life-changing opportunities to grow through adventure and unlock their full potential.
-

Breathtaking views as Tertiary classroom & climbing wall take shape
Thanks to our incredible partners, NZAC Tūpiki Trust, our dreams of constructing a Tertiary classroom and high-spec indoor climbing wall are becoming a reality.
-

Surviving to thriving!
Imagine you’re fifteen again. You’re on your way to school. You walk past the shop that has the new Sting-Ray bike you’ve been saving up for in the window, the one with the high-rise handlebars. After countless weeks of braving…