The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is a leading provider of outdoor education to  schools and community groups in New Zealand. Our programmes engage, teach, challenge and inspire the young and not so young, in beautiful alpine surroundings.

We provide tailor made courses to suit our clients needs so that they can experience personal development, teamwork, leadership training, outdoor activities, outdoor pursuits training, adventures and retreats all in the wonderful alpine and bush setting of the Lewis Pass.

Our teaching incorporates the principles and values of the New Zealand Curriculum and all of the Key Competencies are naturally occuring during the programmes. For more information click here

Talk to us soon about your school or group plans and we will make a programme to suit your needs.

Featured BOYLE COURSES
(holiday courses and special courses for senior students)

International Students Journey The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is offering an amazing 10 day outdoor adventure travel programme for International Students. We will be taking in some of the wonderful sights New Zealand has to offer. Our goal is to give the students opportunities to experience a range of different activities in the great NZ outdoors and develop some outdoor skills. They will be safely guided by two experienced outdoor instructors. The Journey will have a focus on leadership and self-discovery. The Journey travels through the Craigieburn and Arthurs Pass area, explores the West Coast and returns through the Lewis Pass, Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura areas. Activities: tramping, climbing, abseiling, high ropes, caving, mountain biking and lots more……. Learn more

	Potential Leaders     This active 5 day course will, through the leadership opportunities provided, begin to develop a variety of leadership skills including communication skills, skills of briefing and debriefing, self- confidence, initiative and self reliance.        Learn more.     L
	Adventure Based Learning (ABL) This course provides students with the opportunity to experience Adventure Based Learning in a mountain environment. You will have the chance to develop your communication and team work skills, increase your self confidence and met a bunch of new people.  Learn more
	Gateway New Gateway course coming soon with pathways leading towards work as an Outdoor Leader, Park Ranger or Department of Conservation Ranger. There will be a residential Work Placement preparation week at the Boyle followed later by a work placement week relating to the work pathway chosen.