Covid & POET Camps

Covid & POET Camps

During this time, where lockdowns and uncertainty around COVID-19 can have a negative impact on mental health, wellbeing is essential. For youth, getting outdoors, exercising, and engaging in fun, meaningful activities with their peers is more important than ever. The...
Covid & The Outdoors

Covid & The Outdoors

In today’s world, not only is the outdoors better for your mental health, but it’s safer too. According to a recent study, only one in every thousand cases of COVID-19 are transmitted outside. Fresh air allows the virus to disperse, rather than build up in an enclosed...
Three local, nature-based, mini-adventures we love

Three local, nature-based, mini-adventures we love

Spring really is one of the most beautiful times of year to be out in nature. You can’t help but be blown away by the bright green colour palates of the forest, the new growth of the foliage, and the fresh Spring air.  Getting out in nature & exploring new places...
Carrying on through Covid

Carrying on through Covid

To support our work we run an annual fundraiser – the NZ Mountain Film Festival.  It’s a collection of the best short films from the Wanaka event and this year was our fifth time hosting the event in Hamilton. We were all set for the night of the 12th...
Five Things

Five Things

The weekend is here! If you’re in need of some inspiration or extra knowledge, take a few moments to browse the five links we have found from around the web: Australian Outdoor Educator Beau Miles created a beautiful wooden canoe paddle from scrap junk wood he...
Waste Free Event

Waste Free Event

We hear the term waste-free banded around quite a lot, but when it comes to events our eco-conscious ideals often seem to go out of the window – balloons, plastic wrapped snacks, drink bottles and promotional trinkets all become the accepted offerings. The Lodge Real...