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Rooted Life Adventures Supported Gap Year in New Zealand

$2,000-$5,000Program Costs
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Program Overview

Participate in this gap year program in Queenstown, New Zealand, with therapeutic support for young adults ages 18-22.
Spring | Feb 18 – Apr 28, 2025
Fall | Sep 17 – Nov 25, 2025

Embark on the ultimate gap year adventure with our transformative program, designed to support your mental health and well-being. We blend thrilling adventure, immersive travel, cultural exploration, meaningful volunteer...

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Program Highlights

Join cultural immersion activities, including learning about the Maori culture, gold panning, seeing kiwis, beekeeping, Lord of the Rings film sites, and working on sheep farms.
Complete an internship on a sheep farm and learn about starting a business. Volunteer in the community in a food pantry.
Enjoy 19 adventure excursions, including luging, canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking, jet boating, seeing the glow worms in Te Anau, the famous Milford Sounds, and hiking Mt. Cook National Park.
Learn how to live independently and learn life skills while living in an incredible house in Queenstown, exploring the South Island, with a great group of friends and housemates.
Live-In Therapeutic Coach: A dedicated professional available 24/7 for in-the-moment coaching, emotional regulation, and social skill-building.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Laundry
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Completion

Program Details

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Locations

  • Queenstown, New Zealand

Types & Subjects

  • Types
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Culinary
  • Experiential Learning

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Age Requirement

18-25

Duration

  • Post High School

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000

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The program is 10 weeks long and we live in a home, in a gorgeous country lodge in Queenstown, New Zealand.

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