Welcome to OTNZ (Outdoor Training NZ)

We are dedicated to providing high quality cost effective bushcraft instruction...
to give you the skills for greater safe enjoyment of the outdoors

Dawn - Mt Ruapehu from Rangiwahia Hut

Welcome to Outdoor Training NZ ...

Looking For A Training Course?

Outdoor Training NZ provides courses in bushcraft, river safety, Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award, and more...

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Benefits for Members
  • Training to obtain / upgrade relevant recognised industry standard qualifications. These qualifications can be recognised outside of OTNZ by commercial outdoor adventure operators.
  • Personal satisfaction that you are helping others:
    • to experience the outdoors safely,
    • to enhance their experience of the outdoors for the rest of their lives.
  • Friendship of others with similar life skills and values.

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