Embark on an epic journey through the South Island, where you'll immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand for 24 weeks of adventuring. Based in Queenstown you'll dive into the heart of the action as you conquer vast landscapes, navigate native forests, and explore the Southern Alps. You will dial in your outdoor skills as you hike through rugged terrain, scale towering crags, and learn the technicalities of guiding from highly skilled program instructors.
The program is broken up into two blocks—outdoor training and work experience. Throughout the outdoor training block, you will learn specific hiking, technical rock climbing, and outdoor group management skills. During the work experience block, you will work with a local adventure tourism company in a fully paid position, where you will put your skills to use in the industry.
Ignite your passion for adventure and create unforgettable memories in the "Adventure Capital of the World".
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You will receive compensation for the period you are working, the wage will be decided between you and the employer.
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Loz, Jenny and Ben were fantastic instructors who went above and beyond to not only ensure we had top-tier training, but also had amazing experiences while learning. They were all approachable, knowledgeable and proactive, which made us trust them and have fun at the same time!
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Please note that accommodation is not included in this program.
The program is based in Queenstown, New Zealand. However, you will be visiting places across the South Island which may include:
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We strongly recommend you are comfortable hiking with a 15kg/30lb backpack for at least 6 hours. You should also be comfortable completing multi-day hiking trips and spending at least five days a week outdoors.
We are proud to partner with Global Adventure Tourism Company AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. You are required to have a pre-employment interview with AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand, they will determine what role you will have and what your wage will be.
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