ABOUT BOYLE RIVER
The North Canterbury Alpine Trust is the not-for-profit operator of the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre. Established as an incorporated society on 11 July 1975 (CT 1975/6) and registered with Charity Services (CC29732), the Trust has a long-standing commitment to outdoor education in Aotearoa.
Our story began in 1972 with a simple but powerful vision: to build a mountain hut for the students of Rangiora and Kaiapoi. Through the dedication and support of the local community, that vision became reality with the opening of Boyle Lodge in 1978.
Today, that same spirit continues to drive us. What began as a single hut has grown into a centre of excellence in outdoor education and recreation. We are proud to welcome participants from across Aotearoa, providing meaningful, challenging, and inspiring experiences in the natural environment that help shape confident, capable, and connected people.
To learn more download the complete history written by Colin East and the last ten years by Arthur Sutherland.
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OUR VISION
​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.
To be sustainable, use sustainable practices and be internationally recognised as guardians of our unique alpine environment.
WHAT WE DO
We offer unique programmes designed to meet the outcomes and objectives of each different group. Our programmes reflect what is important for your group and are targeted at the needs of the participants.
OUR COMMUNITY
The Boyle family extends far and wide. From graduate cadets, the school community, to the volunteer Guardians that are crucuial to the running of our centre.
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To find out how you can become part of the Boyle family get in touch now.
RIVER CROSSING
We teach essential river crossing skills to all ages (Tamariki, Rangatahi, adults), empowering them to make safe outdoor decisions. Our staff are highly trained, regularly testing techniques shown in our video. Contact us for river skills training or to learn about connecting with the environment.
Experience the Boyle!
These activities will be led by trained and qualified instructors from Boyle River Outdoor Education
Centre [BROEC]. BROEC is a Canterbury based Outdoor and Adventure Education provider - we hold the ‘AdventureMark’, New Zealand’s leading outdoor safety audit certificate, and is registered with Worksafe
NZ as an Adventure Activities provider - as required under the HSWA (Adventure Activities) Regulations
2016. Thorough hazard management, staff training, equipment checks and emergency response
systems are in place.