Experience the Boyle!
Established in 1978, Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is a leading provider of outdoor education to schools and community groups in New Zealand. Our programmes engage, challenge, and inspire in beautiful alpine surroundings.
Our Vision
Our vision is to extend the potential of young people to be lifelong learners and contributing citizens, enhancing their wellbeing through engagement in responsive future focused outdoor education learning programmes - and to be sustainable, use sustainable practices, and be internationally recognised as guardians of our unique alpine environment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an exemplary provider of outdoor education opportunities for young people in a unique alpine learning and recreational environment.
AWARD WINNING!
We are thrilled to announce that our Centre Manager, Sharon Nicholas, has been recognized by the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) for exceptional leadership in the outdoor sector as the 2026 Tall Tōtara, NZOIAs highest award.
Sharon expressed her gratitude, stating, "The award was unexpected and humbling; my journey is one that many people have contributed to and now it is about passing that on through the work we do at Boyle River."
 |  NZOIA |  NZCT |
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 RATA Foundation |  Pub Charity |  Mainland Foundation |