Why Outward Bound?

Outward Bound is one of New Zealand’s leading personal development organisations. Our focus lies in building transferable skills and attitudes that remain far beyond a participant’s time with us. Lessons learnt are applicable to work, study, home – and they last for life.

The life-changing outcomes of an Outward Bound course have proven to provide the skills to support our rangatahi to successfully transition from school to employment or study.

Outward Bound can provide rangatahi with the opportunity to step up and realise their potential to become positive and contributing members of their communities.

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Outward Bound at a glance:

We are one of New Zealand’s leading providers of personal and professional development
We are a not-for-profit organisation that aspires to offer access to Outward Bound courses to all Kiwis, regardless of their financial circumstances.
We use the beautiful hills and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds as our classroom.
We have almost 60 years of experience in helping people to find the best version of themselves.
Our instructors are dual-qualified with the skills to lead great adventures and deliver learning.
The most consistent feedback we hear from our students is ‘life-changing’.

Our Kaupapa

Ta Pae Tawhiti
Our Vision

Kia whanake ngā tangata.
Kia whanake ngā whānau.
Kia whanake ngā te ao.

Better People.
Better Communities.
Better World.

Te Aronga
Our Mission

We empower people to make life-changing journeys of self-discovery through shared adventures in te ao tūroa, the natural world.

Ngā Uara
Our Values

Wana/Passion: We are passionate about developing people and inspired to serve the needs of Aotearoa.

Haepapa/Responsibility: We act with respect, courage and integrity. Together we give our personal best.

Aroha/Compassion: We are all interconnected. We nurture a safe and supportive environment.