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GLOBAL LEADERS IN ADVENTURE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL

The team at Pure Exploration are everyday people, helping people have extraordinary experiences. 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...

Volunteer Travel

You’ll not only learn about how effective guiding trips & volunteer operations work, but you’ll learn how to run your own - giving you al...

International Educator

International Expeditions

There is no other program in the world that specifically trains expedition adventure guides. You'll develop extensive guiding sk...

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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Alumni update - Mark's new life at AJ Hackett Bungy

August 1st 2018

We love hearing what our program alumni are up to after their time with Pure Exploration.

Adventure Guide Programs | Become a better you in the outdoors

July 30th 2018

Whether you are looking to get into the adventure tourism industry, or nabbing yourself an awesome break from study or working, our three month adventure guide programs are the ideal place to hone in those outdoor survival skills, clear your head and prioritise your goals in life.

The Expedition Leader Program - what's it all about?

July 23rd 2018

If you're keen to gain confidence hiking at altitude and in developing world regions - you're in the right place.

Becoming a better you | The power of spending more time outdoors

July 9th 2018

Here at Pure Exploration we are all about self-love, taking time to focus on yourself, developing skills and working through challenges.