
The 40th Celebration
In 1972 a suggestion was put forward by members of the Rangiora and Belfast - Kaiapoi Rotary Clubs… “Why not build a tin shed somewhere up in the mountains where our local high school kids can experience the high country of Canterbury.” 6 years later the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre was opened.
This October we will be celebrating 40 years of developing outdoor education and recreation programmes for the youth of Canterbury.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for physical activity and personal and social development utilising the facilitation of adventure activities and the outdoor environment.
To celebrate this milestone we are holding a dinner function in Rangiora followed by a weekend of adventure at the Boyle River this coming Labour Weekend. See below for registration.
OUR VISION
Is to provide opportunities for physical activity and personal and social development utilising the facilitation of adventure activities and the outdoor 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.
To find out how you can become part of the Boyle family get in touch now.
Upcoming Events

International Students Programme (Starting 7 April)Tue, 07 AprBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
International Students Programme (Staring 13 April)Mon, 13 AprBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
International Students Programme (Staring 5 October)Mon, 05 OctBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
Locals Family Day FundraiserSun, 22 FebBoyle Village
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Adventurous JourneyMon, 19 JanBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
DofE Hillary Bronze and Silver Award Practice and Qualifying Journey 2025 DecMon, 15 DecBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
River Crossing Safety WorkshopSun, 30 NovBoyle Village
River Crossing Safety WorkshopFri, 31 OctBoyle Village
River Crossing Safety WorkshopMon, 27 OctBoyle Village
Parent Child CampFri, 17 OctBoyle Village
DofE Hillary Bronze and Silver Award Practice and Qualifying Journey 2025Mon, 29 SeptBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
DofE Hillary Gold Award Journey. Sept/OctSun, 28 SeptBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
Atua Matua for Outdoor EducatorsMon, 18 AugBoyle Village
DofE Hillary Silver Award Practice and Qualifying Journey (1)Tue, 29 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
Gateway ProgramMon, 14 JulBoyle Village
DofE Hillary Silver Award Practice and Qualifying JourneyMon, 07 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
DofE Hillary Bronze Award Practice and Qualifying Journey 2025Mon, 07 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre
DofE Hillary Gold Award Journey.Sun, 06 JulBoyle River Outdoor Education Centre



