Free Training Opportunities
FREE Outdoor training for individuals, schools, groups and workplaces. From Bush to Rock climbing upskill in the outdoors at no cost!
Model Client Opportunities
AdventureWorks delivers New Zealand nationally recognized outdoor instructor qualifications in bush/tramping, sea kayaking, rock climbing, high ropes and mountain biking. As a part of this, we have free training opportunities for the public to learn skills from our candidates as part of their final assessment. All equipment is free and provided. The model client part of the qualification comes at the very end- the instructors will already have completed their training and personal skills assessment and finally they need to demonstrate these skills while leading a group.
This is a great opportunity for any individuals or groups wanting to get into the outdoors and learn some skills and have some fun! Below are the current and upcoming opportunities- if you or your group is keen register your interest!
Bush - Pureora Forest Park
23/5/25
Meeting location: Kakaho Campsite - Pureora Forest Park
Coordinates: -38.568704, 175.717735
Date: 23rd May 2025
Meeting time: 0830
Finishing time: 1430
Group information
Model Clients:
16 - 18 model clients,13+ years of age
Specific learning outcomes:
Basic hiking skills, off-track and navigation
Equipment to bring
- Athletic/non-cotton clothing
- Appropriate warm layers for activity (preferably thermal, no cotton)
- Waterproof jacket
- Closed-toe shoes
- Lunch and water
- Any personal medication
Bush- Mt. Pirongia
3 and/or 5/8/25
Meeting location: Pirongia Forest Park
Coordinates:
Date: 3rd and/or 5th August 2025
Meeting time: 0830
Finishing time: 1430
Group information
Model Clients:
9-15 Model Clients per day,13+ years of age
Specific learning outcomes:
Basic hiking skills
Equipment to bring
- Athletic/non-cotton clothing
- Appropriate warm layers for activity (preferably thermal, no cotton)
- Waterproof jacket
- Closed-toe shoes
- Lunch and water
- Any personal medication
Mountain Bike- Rotorua
23rd and/or 25/9/25
Meeting location: Whakarewarewa Forest
Coordinates:
Date: 23rd and/or 25th September 2025
Meeting time: 0900
Finishing time: 1430
Group information
Model Clients:
9-15 Model Clients per day,13+ years of age
Specific learning outcomes:
Basic riding skills
Equipment to bring
- Athletic/non-cotton clothing
- Appropriate warm layers for activity (preferably thermal, no cotton)
- Waterproof jacket
- Closed-toe shoes
- Lunch and water
- Any personal medication
Sea Kayak- Auckland
1-2/10/25
Meeting location: Orewa Beach, Auckland
Coordinates:
Date: 1st and 2nd, October 2025
Meeting time: 0900
Finishing time: 1430
Group information
Model Clients:
15-18 Model Clients per day,13+ years of age
Specific learning outcomes:
Basic or beginner kayaking skills
Equipment to bring
- Athletic/non-cotton clothing
- Appropriate warm layers for activity (preferably thermal, no cotton)
- Waterproof jacket
- Lunch and water
- Any personal medication
No Dates or Locations that suit you?
Register your interest to be updated when new model client opportunities become available! If you have any questions opportunity specific or general please send us an email- strands@adventureworks.co.nz
