Release your child beyond the four walls into a boundless outdoor classroom. An opportunity for primary school-aged children to take their learning outside the classroom, our one-day school programme offers 100% nature-based experiences for Kiwi kids. Held on Wednesdays (or otherwise negotiated) during term time at various locations across Auckland, we explore local areas, like parks and rivers, with intent…

City-to-sea river journey Four days, over 143km of uninterrupted waterway exploration.   Paddling on the Waikato River Journey SNM helps protect the river as we see ourselves as guardians of the river on behalf of all stakeholders, bringing attention to look after our taonga, the Waikato River. The Waikato river is rich in cultural heritage, so by activating this river…

About the Whangamarino Journey We go exploring on lakes, rivers, causeways and wetlands. An experience that less than 1% of the population has experienced and more than 20,000 daily drivers pass by without noticing! Imagine, within the Auckland district, you embark on a local adventure, easy to participate in for anyone, and you sit among an expanse of nature wondering…

If you want to perfect your forward stroke, go faster for longer and all-round improve through our Kayak Coaching and Training, get in contact! This is easy to attend and convenient, at a local and friendly flat water location. We usually go out for 2hrs, with the first and last 30mins talking, analysing and discussing. There is a solid hour…

We deliver a comprehensive range of bush craft, navigation and survival courses. We also know from experience that the two go hand-in-hand, so rather than offering seperate courses, we combine the two for maximum impact and engagement. We help you gain skills, knowledge and experiences in outdoor environments. It is centred around helping you answer the question “Where you are…

Learn about edibles, medicines, poisonous, folklore, and more This is a see-food-and-eat-it tour. Not only sea food, but that from the turf too, think surf and turf. 6hrs, 09:00-15:00 Want to get closer to Mother Nature and unearth her transformative powers? Our foraging and medicinal day and multi-day tramps introduce you to the wild edibles and natural healers that are…

Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Auckland’s longest lava flow (11km) from Te Kōpuke / Mt St. John volcano since 28,500-years covers 14 hectares with its two kilometer long tidal tongue basalt reef in the Waitematā Harbour Home / Services / Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa   Year 7+, age 10+   Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Meola…

Auckland’s longest lava flow (11km) from Te Kōpuke / Mt St. John volcano since 28,500-years covers 14 hectares with its two kilometer long tidal tongue basalt reef in the Waitematā Harbour Home / Services / Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa   Year 6+, age 9+   Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Meola Reef is central to…

Auckland’s longest lava flow (11km) from Te Kōpuke / Mt St. John volcano since 28,500-years covers 14 hectares with its two kilometer long tidal tongue basalt reef in the Waitematā Harbour Home / Services / Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa Private: Meola Reef Te Tokoroa   Year 5+, age 8+   Meola Reef Te Tokoroa climate change impacts Large low-lying…

Traditional climbing (trad) is a brave and noble choice for those with diverse climbing experience, our trad climbing sessions advance your skills, so you can climb rocks where there is no fixed protection. Discover the world beyond bolts to searing lines without crowds. Ever wondered about rock climbing where there are no bolts? What do you do when there’s no…

Get into outdoor bouldering away from the gyms, no need for technical and expensive equipment, just shoes, chalk(?) and boulder mats / crash pads. Outdoor Bouldering is low-level climbing without ropes, focusing on developing technique, fundamental movements, confidence and learning the foundations of the sport. Bouldering and fundamental movements is ideal for those new to bouldering or looking to progress…

Climb higher and harder than ever before with our multi-pitch rock climbing course. Designed to help you develop higher levels of skills and technicalities in rock climbing, this course focuses thoroughly on preparation, communication skills and safety techniques. So you can go beyond single pitch, climb more rock, and advance to awe-inspiring new heights. When one pitch just isn’t enough,…

Duke of Edinburgh Training Delivering the Duke of Edinburgh syllabus in a way that ‘makes sense’, our DoE training sessions teach you the hands-on skills needed to succeed on your practice and qualifying journeys. At Bronze and Silver levels, you can do your training stage online. But you can only do this for one of the levels. For example, if…

DoE Bronze Practice Journey The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Bronze Practice Adventurous Journey An introduction to adventure and discovery in the great outdoors, Bronze level is about working as a team and developing an understanding of expedition preparation and planning. The stepping-stone to the qualifying journey, the Bronze practice journey is an overnight event. An opportunity to put your…

This is a two-day certification only. Please note; certificates are valid for two years!   Our kayak instructors and assessors help you gain your Coast to Coast Grade 2 Kayak Certificate through planning and preparation for kayak stages. Social Nature Movement has been kayaking as long as rivers have flowed. Our firm foundations in the canoe and kayak topsport industry…