A student crossing a wire bridge while hiking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand

New Zealand Adventure Guide Program

A Land Before Time
Program Price: USD $12,950
Duration: 12 Weeks
Max Group Size: 12

Experience remote landscapes, cultural immersion and remote backpacking on this adventure. You will be spending your time within native forest and alpine conditions while hiking, rock climbing and exploring different areas within the South Island of New Zealand. Based in Queenstown, you will experience day hikes and epic crags, multi-day backpacking adventures and learn the skills required to become a guide.

This program is perfect for you if you are looking for a blend of adventure travel and immersive education. Hike the Routeburn track, rock climb local crags and learn packrafting skills on this 12 week program.

Locations you may visit: Queenstown, Wānaka, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park, Mt. Aspiring National Park and more!

Program Dates

Male rock climbing on a coastal crag in Dunedin New Zealand
Limited Spaces

Sept 2024

11 Sept 2024 - 3 Dec 2024
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Student rock climbing in the South Island of New Zealand
Spaces Remaining

Jan 2025

15 Jan 2025 - 7 Apr 2025
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Hiking the Hooker Valley Track in Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park
Spaces Remaining

Sept 2025

10 Sept 2025 - 2 Dec 2025
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What's Included

  • Pure Exploration Certificate of Guiding
  • NZOIA Bush Leader Qualification
  • NZOIA Rock Leader Qualification
  • Swift Water Rescue Certificate
  • 12 weeks of accommodation in Queenstown
  • Technical equipment for rock climbing, hiking and camping
  • Transportation during program days
  • Highly skilled program guides
  • Outdoor First Aid Training

Highlights

  • Gain the skills required to become an entry level outdoor adventure guide
  • Explore rugged and remote backcountry
  • Cultural immersion
  • Experience the thrill of packrafting
  • Hike famous trails
  • Rock climb local crags
  • Explore the South Island

Prerequisites

  • At least 18 years old
  • Fluent in English
  • Moderate fitness: comfortable hiking with a 15kg/30lb backpack over multiple days, ready to be outdoors five days a week
  • No prior rock climbing expereince is required

Download the New Zealand Program Brochure

Upcoming Program

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Rock climbing Arawata Terrace in Queenstown

Our Alumni

Program Testimonial

"The New Zealand Adventure Guide Program was literally life changing! Not only was it a ton of fun, but we learned a lot, setting us up nicely to jump right into a job in the outdoor adventure industry. I’m leaving the program with bush leader and rock leader qualifications and an awesome new group of friends!"

Erin Good, United States.

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