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Check out photos, videos and heart-warming stories from our outdoor adventure programmes. Plus read articles published by our staff, motivational quotes, Maori word of the month, and more!
JOB VACANCY: Auckland clinician/therapist
Anneke, our Christchurch therapist, on her very first abseil! JOB VACANCY: Auckland Adventure Therapy clinician Do you love the outdoors? Are you a trained therapist, social worker, counsellor or...
Breakaway – free school holiday programme
Free school holiday programme for West Auckland youth aged 11-13. Only a few spots left! 18th-20th January 2023. Check out details on our website:...
Instructor Dave a.k.a. The Graceful Butterfly
Watch this 11-second video to see who our most Graceful (with a capital G) instructor is!
Aorere College prefects
Aorere College prefects, soaking up the stunning view at the trig point of Ōmanawanui Track, one of the walks in the Waitākere Ranges.
JOB VACANCY: Auckland outdoor instructor
JOB VACANCY: Auckland outdoor instructor We are looking for an outdoor instructor for our Auckland office! But don't be fooled by the not-very-outdoorsy-sounding location! Our Auckland instructors...
Watch until the end … Cashmere MTB
It's only 10 seconds but you gotta see the ending ...
A thankful mindset
A reflection by Brian Knolles, chairperson of our Board of Trustees "Waking early I get out of bed knowing that the day will be busy. I’m on autopilot as I begin my morning routine. Sitting in my...
When we stand alone …
"Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati. Ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati."When we stand alone, we are vulnerable. But together, we are unbreakable. (Thank you, Purapura Whetu Trust, for sharing these...
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Circle of Courage
This is the “Circle of Courage”, a model which shows the four core needs of all children as they journey towards adulthood: Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity.
Internship applications close soon
Internship applications close soon! Join us and work towards a career that combines outdoor adventure with youth work. These photos (above and below) are from Anna, one of our interns down in...
Recreate camp video from 9 years ago!
Just found this video from 9 years ago! A youth camp in the Waitākere Ranges with one of our partner charities, Recreate. Raft building and races, team building activities, flying fox, and outdoor...
The Trust’s Beginnings
THE TRUST’S BEGINNINGS - by Glenda Simpkin, co-founder with her late husband, Lyndsay Skimpkin "Lyndsay and I met at Youth For Christ (YFC), where we had been working together. That’s where our...
Adventure + friends + a bonfire
Adventure + cooking outdoors + friends + a bonfire = amazing memories!
Jacob’s Ladder in fast forward
Ever seen someone climb a giant wooden ladder in fast forward?
Survival camp with Rangiora High
A short 5-second video showing the the stunning Southern Alps and students from Rangiora High School in Canterbury on their survival camp with Instructor April.
Get Outdoors Week
“Get Outdoors Week” kicks off next week, and you can win prizes up to $500 when you take part in the daily photography challenge!!! Check out the list of daily challenges below and find one that inspires you to get outdoors!
Coasteering with Hobsonville Secondary
Coasteering with Hobsonville Secondary School. If you haven't come across "coasteering" before, it's an interesting mix of walking, climbing, scrambling, jumping and swimming along a coastline, in...
Sandboarding at Lake Wainamu
A six-second video of Instructor Dave showing the young fullas how to sandboard down the iconic dunes at Lake Wainamu.
Māori Word of the Month: hīkoi
Hīkoi Verb: to step, stride, march, walk Noun: a step, march, hike, trek, tramp, journey
Five Fun Facts about Grace
Five Fun Facts about Grace, one of our Christchurch-based instructors ❤️ 1. "I am from Taranaki , the best place on earth 🌎Literally the definition of ‘earth, sea, sky’ 2. I am engaged to be married...
The Fun Scale
Is an outdoor activity still fun, even if you don't enjoy it the whole time? This diagram helps explain the different types of fun and how rewarding each type feels at the end of the adventure!...
Mountain biking through the snow
🚴 Mountain biking 🚴 through the snow with Rangiora College and Instructor April 😎
Join us as an INTERN!
What is it like being an intern at Adventure Specialties Trust? “In a nutshell, this year has been amazing, challenging and rewarding. I have spent a ton of time in the bush, on the water, clinging...
After a day’s walk
"After a day's walk, everything has twice its usual value." - G. M. Trevelyan
Laura’s Wāhine Journey
An update from Laura's girls' programme (a pilot programme which is aimed at supporting and encouraging Year 11-13 students to discover their strengths, increase their social skills, practice...
UPCOMING PROGRAMME: Inspire Christchurch
Come on an adventure with us! Calling all adults in Christchurch who are wanting to build their health and wellbeing, increase their confidence and find connection with others. Be Inspired Our...
Brian’s reflection
A reflection shared by our Chair of the Board, Brian Knolles: "I do not always get to set the agenda. "I had a plan for the way this day would begin. I had thought about my agenda for this morning....
Caving with Massey High School
We went caving with some girls from Massey High School. Caving is great way to challenge yourself, confront fears, support each other in a group environment, keep active and have fun! Thank you to...
What do you think?
Share your opinion: what outdoor activities should everyone experience, at least once in their life?