Students are exposed to a wide range of experiences outside classrooms that are fun and interactive while complementing student coursework. Experiential programmes are delivered via class outings, year level or school-wide programmes, student clubs or the Young New Zealanders’ Challenge. Nga Tawa’s unique location provides many opportunities within one hour of the school campus.

The Outdoor Education Programme for Years 9 and 10 and The Young New Zealanders’ Challenge brings the outdoors into weekly experiences. In addition to school programmes, adventures recently undertaken by Nga Tawa students include:

• White-water rafting on the Rangitikei
• Bungy jumping at Gravity Canyon
• Trekking the Tongariro Crossing
• Skiing on Mt. Ruapehu
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Rowing on the Whanganui River

Students within the Equestrian Academy regularly ride in groups along remote North Island west coast beaches and the School’s unique proximity to a number of Rangitikei hill and bush trek locations provides students with adventures throughout the region.

Nga Tawa connects students with outdoors so that they will:

• Learn about their natural surroundings
• Become educated on physical survival
• Develop superior problem-solving skills
• Enhance team working skills
• Challenge their mental and physical abilities
• Develop confidence and leadership skills