Term One April School Holiday programmes – having survived the always busy first term; let off some steam by turning academics into adventures
Hillary Heights is all about heights, rock, climbing and adventure. Across the April programme, participants take on vertical challenges, explore rocky and volcanic terrain, and discover caves, tunnels and unique outdoor environments. Along the way, they build confidence, develop practical climbing and movement skills, and learn to make smart decisions in challenging environments. It’s an opportunity to step outside their comfort zone, embrace adventure and experience the outdoors from a whole new height.
Day 1
Day 1
Participants develop controlled movement, problem-solving, and safe spotting techniques on volcanic terrain.
Day 2
Day 2
Participants learn rope systems, harness use, and controlled descent techniques in a managed vertical environment.
Day 3
Day 3
Participants build situational awareness, teamwork, and navigation skills in a complex man-made environment.
Day 4
Day 4
Participants practice spatial awareness, hazard identification, and group movement in volcanic cave systems.
Day 5
Day 5
Participants develop navigation skills while exploring historic mining landscapes and tunnels.
Turn all five days into a full camp experience with shared accommodation, meals and time away from home. Stay together at Omama Clifftop, enjoy glamping, and head off-grid for a few days of climbing, caves, rock and adventure.
$100pp/night
$50pp/night
Omama Clifftop
Day 6
Day 6
Participants apply climbing communication, belay awareness, and trust-building in a coastal rock setting.
Day 7
Day 7
Participants experience guided risk assessment, water movement awareness, and technical descent in a canyon environment.
Day 8
Day 8
Participants practise navigation, teamwork, and composure in low-light, confined natural environments.
Day 9
Day 9
Just visit them, do homework type stuff, citizen science
Day 10
Day 10
Tree Climbing and Nature made high ropes course
Turn the five days into a complete camp experience with glamping, shared meals and several days away from home. Stay together at Tawharanui and immerse yourself in a week of climbing, canyoning, caves, nature and adventure.
$100pp/night
$50pp/night
Tawharanui
Places are limited to maintain strong supervision and a positive group experience. All specialist activity equipment is supplied, with clear information provided before each program day.
Book selected days or combine activities into a full five-day experience.
Delivered by experienced outdoor educators and activity guides.
Specialist gear and safety equipment are supplied for each activity.
