Outdoor Training Courses

Here at OENZ, we offer a range of outdoor training courses for the general public as well as courses for outdoor instructors and guides. Click on the activity you’re interested in to find out more information.

Backcountry avalanche and avalanche awareness courses for walkers, climbers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Click here for more info.

Bushcraft & Navigation

Navigation and bush craft courses — Navigation and bushcraft courses

Bush and navigation courses for everyone from first-time bushwalkers to avid trampers adventure racers. Click here for more info.

Rock Climbing

Outdoor training courses — Rock climbing courses

Have a go outdoor climbing or extend your climbing skills on a Christchurch local course or a longer expedition style climbing adventure. Click here for more info.

River Safety

outdoor training course in arthurs pass national park — River Crossing course

Complete a one-day river crossing course in Arthurs Pass National park or Christchurch. Click here for more info. Click here for more info.

Sea Kayak Courses

People learning to sea kayak on a course — Sea Kayak courses

Learn to sea kayak this summer on a beginner, intermediate or advanced sea kayak course. Click here for more information.

Hunting Courses

Learn to hunt in new zealand — Hunting courses

Interested in learning to hunt in New Zealand or refining your shooting or hunting skills. Click here to find out more about a range of hunting courses.

Weather Course

Weather training course — New Zealand Weather Course

A 4-part weather course delivered over 4 weeks. Learn how to interpret New Zealand weather forecasts and forecast your own weather by reading the clouds.

Te Araroa Trail Training

hut n an outdoor training course — Te Araroa Trail Training

Specific training recommendations for people planning on attempting the Te Araroa Trail or similar long-distance hiking trips.

Adventure race training

adventur racing navination — Adventure race training

Planning on taking on an adventure race or looking for some specific training for you and your team? we can give you the edge over the competition when it comes to of track navigation and other specified technical adventure racing skills. Click here for more details.

Custom Courses

navigating with a map on an outdoor training course — Custom Courses

We can customise a training course for you that covers what’s most important to you. Click here for more info.

Private Training

Individuals & groups can organise private training at any time of year for almost any activity. Click here for more info.

Travelling to one of our outdoor training courses?

Get in touch with our office staff if you are travelling from outside Christchurch. Our friendly team can help with vehicle pickups and drop-offs to Christchurch airport and/or your accommodation.