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GLOBAL LEADERS IN ADVENTURE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL

We think real travel isn’t just about box-ticking guidebook recommendations or Instagram shots, it’s about authentic experiences spent with new friends who inspire you to think about the world and yourself in new ways.

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Work & Travel

Want an international, exciting and constructive work option to get you around the globe on adventures?Whether it's for a career starter int...

Career Break

Office hours getting you down? Want better work stories? Have an epic career, but need some time off to reflect, diversify and grow?Looking ...

Adventure Programs

This epic outdoor program is the perfect mix of travel, skill-based learning, qualifications and work experience. Whether its a chance to cl...

Waka Ama Cultural Trip Abel Tasman National Park

Gap Year Travel

Not sure what to study at university or feel like you could benefit from some time for self-discovery? Our Gap year programs are designed as...

International Expeditions

This is a comprehensive program for people looking to gain experience trekking at altitude, in some of the world's most famous and ...

Expedition Leader

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Reviews

Becoming an adventure guide in NZ

Cyril Delteil, France

September 2017 Coming from France I was worried about my English, but being here everyday and speaking with native speakers means my English has improved so much, alongside my outdoor skills.

Exciting & Adventurous Times!

Dana Ester - Florida, USA

September 2017 "If you're considering this program, just go for it! I've always wanted to come to NZ, this course was the perfect opportunity to come here but also further my adventure career goals. If you push yourself, this course will help you get where you want to go."

Climbing, exploring, loving NZ

Michel Affkerback, Germany

September 2017 The highlight of the course so far for me is learning to climb multi-pitch by myself, or with a friend, and knowing what to do. If you are into the outdoors and thinking of becoming a guide, do this course! It's based in beautiful New Zealand and you'll learn a lot.

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Week 1 - Orientation - Expedition Leader program

June 11th 2019

How can I become an outdoor guide?

February 13th 2019

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Pure Exploration takes Top 3 spot in Go Overseas Community Awards

January 22nd 2019

Exciting news!We are very excited and proud to be announced as one of the top 3 overall gap year providers for the 2018 Go Overseas Community Choice Awards!

Wrapping it up - my time in NZ on the Adventure Guide Program

December 18th 2018

It's time to say our farewells to the group of legends that joined us in New Zealand for the Adventure Guide Program for the last few months of 2018.