Outdoor Training NZ Courses Available

Upcoming Courses planned by Auckland Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

OTNZ takes its responsibility towards the prevention of Kauri Dieback seriously. We are in the process of establishing new areas of operations where we can provide quality training opportunities, in the Auckland region.

• River Safety Skills Course: $60 per person

This course is designed for hikers - to help plan for journeys that may involve rivers and bodies of water, develop river safety skills including hazard assessment and river crossings techniques.

• 5 October 2019
• 6 October 2019
• 16 November 2019
• 17 November 2019

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz or register online by clicking on the date links above:



• Basic Navigation and Compass Training Course: $60 per person

This course is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to be able to navigate using a Topo-50 map and ground features on well marked tracks in areas typically open to the general public. The compass will be introduced and used in conjunction with maps to learn about bearings and back bearings.

• 18, 22 June 2019
• 29 October, 2 November 2019

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz or register online by clicking on the date links above:



• Introduction to Bushcraft Course: $90 per person (18 years +)

This course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge, skills and confidence for adults with little or no New Zealand bushcraft knowledge or experience to commence their activities in the outdoors more safely for a one-day or overnight hike. It briefly covers all the basics: planning, clothing, equipment, communication devices, leave no trace principles, cooking outdoors, navigation (map and compass), shelters (sleep outdoors), first aid, weather, river safety awareness, and survival techniques.

• 19 - 20 October 2019

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz or register online by clicking on the date links above:



• Intro Survival Course: cost TBA

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz



• Training Delivery Course: cost TBA

Please email your interest to auckland@outdoortraining.nz

Upcoming Courses planned by Canterbury Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

• Bushcraft Course: $60.00 per person

This Course will endeavour to develop your Personal Practical Skills to use in the Bush by experiencing the Outdoors with Qualified Instructors.

2019 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

• Navigation Course $30.00 per person

This Course will endeavour to develop your Personal Practical Skills and prepare you for tramping safely in the Outdoors led by Qualified Instructors.

2019 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

• River Safety Course $30.00 per person

DO YOU NEED TO CROSS?

Rivers are one of the greatest hazards in the New Zealand outdoors - learn how to read a river and where is the best place to cross

This is a practical course which will include:

• Reading the river: when not to cross and where to cross
• Practicing: crossing techniques, pack floating and escape from pack entrapment
You do not need to be a confident swimmer to do this course.

2019 dates to be confirmed

For further info please contact:
OTNZ Admin Tania Kendall Cell 027 675 3333 Home 03 3139555
Brian Wilson Chairperson Cell 027 825 1177

If you are interested in joining a course in Canterbury please contact:
Admin - Tania Kendall, 027 675 3333 or email otnzcanterbury@gmail.com

Upcoming courses planned by Manawatu Branch Outdoor Training NZ:

The following Bushcraft courses cover the DofEIA training requirements but are not exclusive to DofEIA:

• Bronze DofEIA or Fundamental Bushcraft Course: $60 per person


• 7 July 2019 Prep day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and
  26 - 28 July 2019 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location Mill Block (near Levin)


• 1 September 2019 Prep day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and
  13 - 15 September 2019 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location: Tamaki West (near Dannevirke)

To register click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-bronze19

For further information please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

• Silver DofEIA or Intermediate Bushcraft course: $70 per person


• 1 September 2019 Prep day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and
13 - 15 September 2019 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location: Tamaki West (near Dannevirke)

To register click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-silver19

For further information please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

• Gold DofEIA or Advanced Bushcraft course: $85 per person


• 7 July 2019 Prep day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and
  26 - 28 July 2019 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location Mill Block (near Levin)


• 1 September 2019 Prep day (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) and
  13 - 15 September 2019 Training Weekend, (Friday 7:30 pm - Sunday 3:00 pm) location: Tamaki West (near Dannevirke)

To register click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-gold19

For further information please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

• DohEIA Journeys: $30 per person plus the group shares the transport and accommodation cost of a shadow.


• 30 June 2019 Bronze / Silver Planning and
  20 - 21 July 2019 Bronze Journey
  19 - 21 July 2019 Silver Journey


• Gold Planning online and
  18 - 21 July 2019 Gold Journey


• 22 September 2019 Bronze / Silver Planning and
  11 - 13 October 2019 Bronze Journey
  11 - 13 October 2019 Silver Journey


• Gold Planning online and
  10 - 13 October 2019 Gold Journey


• 24 November 2019 Bronze / Silver Planning and
  7 - 8 December 2019 Bronze Journey
  6 - 8 December 2019 Silver Jurney


• Gold Planning online and
  5 - 8 December 2019 Gold Journey

To register click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-journ19

For further information please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

• River Safety - $30/person

Rivers have traditionally been the second biggest killer of New Zealanders in the back country.

The course starts with understanding river dynamics and hazards. How to evaluate sites for safe crossing. Methods of crossing. Preparing clothing and equipment for a crossing. Managing a group crossing. Pack floating and how to self-rescue if swept away.

November 2019
To register click on http://www.tinyurl.com/OTNZMan-river19

For further information please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

For further information on Manawatu Branch OTNZ courses please email Angieszka Witkowski: manawatu@outdoortraining.nz or phone (06) 358 8070 or 022 193 2308.

• Bushcraft $30 per person

  Taranaki Branch of Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ) is offering a bushcraft course to the public.

  The course will help develop your skills and confidence for travelling safely in the New Zealand bush. This course is run by volunteer Instructors who have industry standard qualifications.

  To register or for further information contact Terry Baldwin 027 2704216

For information on Taranaki Courses please contact the Taranaki Chair or Admin.

Chair - Dave Digby email: nugget2000@xtra.co.nz

Admin - Gail Geange email: otnz.taranaki@gmail.com or phone (06) 753 4302

The following Duke of Edinburgh International Award 2017 courses have been organised by the West Coast Branch of OTNZ:

If you are interested in joining a course run by OTNZ Tasman / West Coast Branch please contact Gary Dunn at two4six@xtra.co.nz
or phone: (03) 547 3818.

Course Information

This course is for people who would like to get into day or overnight bush tramping but lack the experience to do so safely. The course offers basic bushcraft and campcraft skills suitable for all. The course format includes a classroom based theory evening and an overnight practical trip during a weekend.

Course fee $60 per person. Registration and payment is required prior to the course.
An in-depth course to teach skills and knowledge in bushcraft, campcraft and environment care.

Includes:

• An evening of theory covering introductions, objectives in preparation for overnight camp.
  Learn about map reading, compass use, equipment, clothing, food and safety.
  6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. PLUS
• Practical weekend - Overnight trip. This weekend covers basic navigation, route finding and leadership. It involves a short walk and overnight camp.
  Saturday 8:00am to Sunday 4:30pm.

September 2019 Introductory Bush Course

Tuesday 3rd September 2019: Introductory theory, venue TBA, PLUS
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019: Overnight trip: Depart Hamilton - Saturday 8:00 am. Return Hamilton - Sunday 4:30 pm. venue TBA

October 2019 Introductory Bush Course

Tuesday 1st October 2019: Introductory theory, venue TBA, PLUS
Saturday 5th and Suday 6th October: Overnight trip: Depart Hamilton - Saturday 8:00 am. Return Hamilton - Sunday 4:00 pm. venue TBA

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be over 18 years of age OR over 14 if accompanied by a parent / caregiver
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.

Enquiries to Outdoor Training Waikato:
Email waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
Phone (07) 824 0878

Courses can be run on demand providing there are Instructors available.

Course Information

This course is an introduction to basic navigation and includes theory and practical sessions, covering map reading and compass use. The practical field trip includes learning location awareness in a simple off-track environment and also develops and reinforces the map and compass skills learnt during the theory session.

Course Fee $50 per person. Registration and payment is required prior to the course.
An in-depth course to teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation in the bush.

Includes:

• An evening of theory to learn map reading and compass use,
• Navigation field trip. Training based on experimental learning as part of the planned day. Pirongia Forest Park

August 2019 Course

Tuesday 6th August 2019: Theory lesson 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm, venue TBA.
PLUS (field trip) Saturday 10th August 2019 time 8:30 am to 4.00 pm, Pirongia Forest Park

September 2019 Activity: $50 per person

Night navigation. Saturday 21st September. Put those skills in place and navigate at night. venue TBA

Prerequisites participants must be / have:

• be over 18 years of age OR over 14 if accompanied by a parent / caregiver
• have a reasonable standard of fitness.

Enquiries to Outdoor Training Waikato:
Email waikatoadmin@outdoortraining.nz
Phone (07) 824 0878

Courses can be run on demand providing there are Instructors available.

We run a range of outdoor training courses from specialist courses on Navigation, River Safety, Outdoor Risk Management and Outdoor First Aid to more general ones covering a range of different aspects of Bushcraft.

Note: the topics covered on all the bushcraft courses are the same, however the level of information covered and practised will increase with each level. All courses involve travel in the bush carrying all your gear, and will require a reasonable level of fitness.

If you have any questions then please contact otnzwgtn@gmail.com

The following 2019 courses have been organised by the Wellington Branch of OTNZ:

• Introduction to Bushcraft / Bronze DofEIA training - $90/person.

If you've never been in the bush before or only a couple of times, this course will teach you the basic bushcraft skills. Suitable for all (minimum age 14 years old unless an adult accompanying).

At the end of this course you will know the basics on how to plan for a trip, what gear and clothing to take and how to use it, ideas of what food to take, navigate on tracks, basic river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, what to do in an emergency, building survival shelters, communications, basic first aid.




• Intermediate Bushcraft ( Silver DofEIA training) - $100/person.

For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft Course, or who have some experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further.

At the end of this course you should feel confident to plan a trip, help lead a group, what gear and clothing you need, ideas for food to take, navigate on track and off track, river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, how to deal with an emergency by building survival shelters, communications, first aid and fire lighting.




• Advanced Bushcraft ( Silver / Gold DofEIA training) - $100/person.

For those who have done the Introduction to Bushcraft Course and have some experience, or who have a moderate level of experience in the bush and want to develop their skills further.

At the end of this course you should feel confident to plan a trip, lead a group, what gear and clothing you need, ideas for food to take, navigate on track and off track, river safety, how to look after yourself and the bush environment, how to deal with an emergency by building and staying in survival shelters, more advanced communications, first aid and fire lighting, communications, and fire lighting.




• Introduction to Navigation Course - $75/person.

This is an introductory level course to teach skills and knowledge to enable safe navigation in the New Zealand bush. The course involves an evening in the classroom and a day walk to practise your navigation skills. At the end of this course you should be able to interpret and follow a map and use your compass to navigate both on track and off track. 12 participants maximum per course.




• River Safety Course - $50/person.

This course is essential for anyone that heads into the New Zealand bush. Suitable for all (minimum age 14 years old unless an adult accompanying). The course involves a morning of theory and an afternoon of practical river crossing. At the end of this course you will be able to observe and determine the main risks of any river, and if it is safe to cross. You will be able to identify the best place to cross and mutual support techniques to help you cross it as an individual or with a group.

2019 dates to be confirmed




• Other Courses

We can run additional courses for groups of 6 or more if these dates are not suitable or if you would like something more specialised. Please get in touch otnzwgtn@gmail.com



• Instructor Training

Do you have lots of bushcraft experience and want to pass this on to others? We are looking for new instructors to join the Wellington OTNZ team. We will provide the training and help you gain your Skills Active outdoor leader qualification, in return you will be required to instruct on a number of future courses.

Please get in touch otnzwgtn@gmail.com

• Fundamental Bushcraft Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Bronze Adventurous Journey training
• Intermediate Bush Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Silver Adventurous Journey training
• Advanced Bushcraft Skills
• Duke of Edinburgh International Award Gold Adventurous Journey training
• Bushcraft with extended Navigation
• Fundamental Navigation Skills
• Intermediate Navigation Skills
• Advanced Navigation Skills
• Above the Bushline Skills
• River Safety Skills
• Outdoor Risk Management
• Outdoor Emergency Management, including Extended Care
• Instructor Training and Assessment
• ... and much more...

• Either through one of our cost effective courses,
• Or join our Member training pathway, which (provided you complete the course work to an appropriate standard) will entitle you to recognition of a NZQA standards qualification. We aim for this to be at no cost after having contributed an appropriate number of volunteer hours with OTNZ.