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About
Who we are

Peel Forest Outdoor Centre is a non-profit organisation that provides adventurous outdoor activities designed to empower, educate and inspire young people in a challenging and safe environment.
Our team of qualified instructors are highly trained with NZRA and NZOIA qualifications and are dedicated to ensuring you have a quality outdoor experience truly memorable.

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Supporters & Sponsors

We would like to give many thanks to our funders and supporters who have helped us. If you are interested in providing funding or sponsorship to Peel Forest Outdoor Pursuits Charitable Trust please contact us.

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Safety

Life is full of hazards, when adventuring and learning in the outdoors we are choosing to go place where there are hazards that, for many, are outside of the norm.

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Activities

We offer a large range of programmes and we specialise in custom designed programmes with a large range of land and water based activities and learning outcomes chosen to suit each individual or group.

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Employment

We employ a range of staff with a variety of outdoor and environmental education skills. If you are interested read more here.

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Courses & Programmes
Courses and Programmes

We are a diverse centre – though the river is close to our heart and often what we are known for. We offer a large range of programmes. We specialise in custom designed programmes with activities and learning outcomes chosen to suit each individual or group.

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Outdoor Skills

We offer high-quality courses in a number of disciplines including rock, kayak, alpine and bush.

Alpine

Bush

Kayak

Rock

Adventure Race Training

River Safety & Rescue

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Youth

Young people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of courses and programmes for all ages.

Holiday Programmes

Duke of Edinburgh

Schools & Groups

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Hauroa & Team Development

We train groups wanting to develop their teamwork and leadership skills.

Teams & Businesses

Sponsored Programmes

Eddy Out

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Skills Courses

Next Event

Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course - 16/04/2026 - 19/04/2026 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Description

We offer high-quality courses in a number of disciplines. These are all of our upcoming skills-based courses including rock, kayak, alpine and bush.

Upcoming Events

Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course - 16/04/2026 - 19/04/2026 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Intro to Mountaineering - 26/06/2026 - 28/06/2026 - All Day
Avalanche Skills Course 1 (ASC1) - 19/09/2026 - 20/09/2026 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course - 29/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course - 10/12/2026 - 13/12/2026 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course - 07/01/2027 - 10/01/2027 - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Who we are

Supporters & Sponsors

Safety

Activities

Employment

Courses and Programmes

Outdoor Skills

Youth

Hauroa & Team Development

Next Event

Description

Upcoming Events