Perry Outdoor Education connects young people to the outdoors and inspires the next generation of ‘outsiders’.
Being Outdoors
Nature serves as an invaluable sanctuary, offering respite from the pressures of modern life and providing proven benefits for mental health & wellbeing
Wellbeing
Cultural Connection
Personal & Social Growth
Learning Outdoors
We co-design outdoor activities that integrate curricula and enable young people to connect with the land, explore local stories and important places.
Fun
Environmental Connection
Learning By Doing
In 2023, we supported 720 teacher days on school camps.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
POET is committed to being responsive to Māori as tangata whenua.
Latest News
NZCF Hosts DOC
New Zealand Carbon Farming (NZCF) is a key sponsor of Perry Outdoor Education Trust. They recently...
Tuna Rice & Swing-Ball
There are some sights, sounds and smells which instantly bring back memories for people… for me,...
The Power of Small Changes
Our POET Co-Ordinator, Pete Guyan shares his insights from a recent conference and his work in...