by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 1, Jul 2023 | All, Blog, Featured Hike
Some of our fav tramps: Christchurch Port Hills Southern Alps Tongariro National Park Central North Island Hunua Ranges, Auckland What’s your favourite?
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 29, Jun 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Stories from Programmes
One of the nice parts of our Adventure Therapy programmes is simply sharing a meal together in a beautiful location!
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 27, Jun 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Stories from Programmes
One of the best things about our programmes is that participants get to try outdoor activities that they might not normally have a chance to try … like surfing! How much fun does this look?!?
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 24, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Check out this 17-second video of a favourite coasteering spot called “The Washing Machine” at Tāwharanui Regional Park in Auckland. It’s called the Washing Machine because it’s the sweet spot between several rocks where the waves come in from...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 22, Jun 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Stories from Programmes, Upcoming Programmes
Experience nature and wildlife, up close and personal. Get out of the city, breathe the fresh air, explore the great outdoors, cook outside, camp beneath the stars. Join us on an Adventure Therapy youth camp – IGNITE North Island or South Island – during...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 20, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Below are a selection of photos from a recent Kings College programme in the Central North Island (CNI) Photos taken by Instructor Nathalie – thanks Nat!
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 17, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Some stunning photos by Instructor April from a 3-day sea kayak trip with Rangiora College, Canterbury. April says, “We left from Cass Bay, stayed on Ōtamahua (Quail Island) for two nights, then paddled to Ripapa Island. Ripapa Island is tapu so you can’t...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 15, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Seven-day Girls Journey Here is a reflection, written by the young women who went on the recent 7-day Journey through Marlborough Sounds with our Christchurch instructors, Grace and April. “We really enjoyed spending a week in the outdoors as a group and had an...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 12, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Featured Hike, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
The stunning views from Cape Brett / Rakaumangamanga on the Cape Brett Track in Northland. Our 10-day Journey with Kaipara College students finished at this incredible location, next to the Cape Brett lighthouse. More info about the Cape Brett...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 10, Jun 2023 | About Adventure Specialties Trust, All, Blog, Staff Profiles
Five Fun Facts about Andy Balcar, our beloved Christchurch manager! 1. I used to play the Trombone2. I brew my own beer and recently attempted to make my own beer from all my own home-grown ingredients – I failed😊3. I have won 3 x Giant Pumpkin Contests4. I love...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 8, Jun 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Feedback from Participants and Clients, Open Enrolment Programmes, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
One of the most rewarding parts of this job is reading the feedback from participants, after they have finished one of our programmes. These quotes are from several different programmes over the last few months (Feb-May 2023). They are Level 2 Outcomes, which means...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 5, Jun 2023 | All, Blog, Learning about te ao Māori
Mahi Mātātoa = an adventure Mahi = workMātātoa = fearless, unconcerned, daring, intrepid, undaunted, energetic, active
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 3, Jun 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Upcoming Programmes
Do you want to build the confidence to try new things? Do you want to feel more comfortable with other people in a group setting? Want to learn better ways to cope with stress and anxiety? Are you wanting to feel better about yourself and more hopeful about your...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 1, Jun 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Job Vacancies
JOB VACANCY: Adventure Therapy Clinician (aka a therapist, social worker, psychologist or occupational therapist that goes on cool adventures with our team!). If you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives, this is the place to be! Join our amazing...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 29, May 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Sea kayak adventure with Cashmere High School, Christchurch.
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 25, May 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Upcoming Programmes
UPCOMING PROGRAMME: Ignite youth camp for North Island-based young people (15-18 years old) during the July school holidays. Find out more on our website: www.adventurespecialties.co.nz/programmes/ignite-north-island
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 22, May 2023 | About Adventure Specialties Trust, All, Blog, Staff Profiles
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 18, May 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Stories from Programmes
Here is a short 30-second video from our Girls Journey, biking through beautiful Canterbury region with Instructors Grace and April.
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 16, May 2023 | Adventure Therapy, All, Blog, Open Enrolment Programmes, Upcoming Programmes
UPCOMING PROGRAMME Ignite adventure therapy youth camp for 15-18 year olds. Do you want to build confidence to try new things? Do you want to feel more comfortable with other people in a group setting? Want to learn better ways to cope with stress and anxiety? Are you...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 13, May 2023 | Adventure With Purpose, All, Blog, Partnership Programmes, Stories from Programmes
