Journey with us
Let’s go on an adventure together, where we support you on your journey to conquering your fears, developing confidence, finding wellbeing, discovering hope, and becoming the best version of you.
As fellow travellers on this adventure called Life, we understand the transformative power of learning from our experiences, especially in the Great Outdoors. There is enormous power in confronting an obstacle that appears to be too hard, too immense, too overwhelming for us, and then helping each other to overcome the obstacle together.
At Adventure Specialties Trust, we believe that you have untapped potential waiting to be discovered. We’re interested in investing in you, so that you can experience the Great Outdoors and leave these wilderness spaces feeling empowered — with new courage to take control of your life, your relationships, your future. We know you have got it in you. Let’s journey together with courageous hearts.

OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
Supporting learning through outdoor adventure.
Our Educational programmes combine
Outdoor Adventure + Wellbeing + Education.
OUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Growing people through experience.
Our Development programmes combine
Outdoor Adventure + Wellbeing + Personal Development.
OUR THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMES
Healing and Growth through Outdoor Adventure.
Our Therapeutic programmes combine
Outdoor Adventure + Wellbeing + Therapy.
Not sure what kind of outdoor adventure programme you are looking for?

Project K
10 days. 10 young people. Tons of fun, outdoor adventure and personal growth. Check out this short video to see a glimpse into one of our outdoor adventure programmes – Project K – run in partnership with Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Te Māhuri
Te Māhuri is a free kaupapa Māori Adventure Therapy youth programme that we run in Ōtautahi Christchurch, in partnership with Purapura Whetu Trust.
LATEST NEWS
Check out photos, videos and heart-warming stories from our recent programmes, plus upcoming events, published articles, explorations of te ao Māori, job vacancies, and more!

Congrats Mark Johnston – Tall Tōtara award

Tim Wills, CEO, awarded NZOIA Life Membership
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.”
—SOREN KIERKEGAARD