16/02/2026
From a new school client this year
"We had a truly incredible time at Makahika. The students thrived in the new environment and each of them achieved something. Your staff looked after us all exceptionally well, and we are very grateful. One thing that particularly stood out to us, was how your instructors learnt the students names quickly- it showed the students how much they were seen and cared for. They also knew who needed the additional support or encouragement along the way.
Iโm so pleased I made the decision last year to begin the process of booking Makahika - it was absolutely the right choice, and we are already looking forward to returning in 2028"
If you're looking for the best ever school camp experience, reach out, we have some June options available, specifically for year 10-13.
30/01/2026
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A great reminder that progress isnโt about comparison. It is about showing up, stretching your own limits, and recognising the wins that matter to you. And yes, quality sleep is always part of the performance equation.
Grateful to support the Smashing PBs podcast with Shyr Godfrey and Jay-Jay Feeney at PodLab. Meaningful conversations that remind us to perform well, sustainably.
๐๐ป Listen here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/6w5CHnFoset47ODekWRfbG
23/09/2025
Come on schools, clients, parents and associates.
We don't need any more screens in our children's lives.
We don't need any more inside time.
We need, barefeet, grounded kids, joyful, muddy, wet, cold, well fed, consequence aware tamariki who understand, consequence of action. If you do this, that happens; if you do that, this happens. And you are responsible for those choices with our guidance.
Please actively get involved with this, as the 'funnel' of instructors are these students who are doing NZCA EOTC programmes.
We are NZ, we live outdoors, we thrive outdoors. The data behind experiential pedagogy is profoundly overwhelming. Children learn from experience.
Remember, "you can't learn to swim, from reading a book".
25/02/2025
My life long friend and genius business woman, is an investor and leader for a start up company.
Theyโre looking for child testers!
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cut and paste this and check out their amazing educational programs for children.
Nurture - Learning Adventures
Learn Foundational Life Skills Through Play. Kids aged 4-7 learn critical thinking, digital literacy, mindfulness, and empathy through vivid storytelling and play.
27/01/2025
February is very close and another great camp planned with Wellesley College
See your soon Bryn and team!!
13/12/2024
Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre team at the Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao for our Christmas and end of season celebration.
Farewelling two exceptional women, Eta Elkington and . Incredible instructors, humans and will be hugely missed from our peak performance team.
To our gorgeous clients! Merry Christmas have the best time, weโll see you all again soon!
14/09/2024
How about joining us for a Murder Mystery Evening.
Bring 4 couples, your best Italian themed costumes, some togs for forest bathing (entirely optional) and enjoy a weekend off-grid with your dearest friends, solving the murder of the Restauranter Pepi Roni, shot in the back with his own pistol!
www.arete.nz
16/08/2024
https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz/short-course-unlocking-sustainable-performance/
Come and join me! Excited to be presenting my favourite topic, Sustaining Peak Performance. I'd appreciate your sharing this so we can have a full house.
Short Course | Unlocking Sustainable Performance
Embed an ethical culture and encourage your staff to speak up.
22/02/2024
Always a pleasure hosting Wellesley Independent School for Boys. See you next year!!
22/02/2024
Fabulous camp with the boys from Wellesley Independent School for Boys!
Year 6 at Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre ๐๏ธ
22/12/2023
And just like that, curtain falls on the incredible 2023 season! A heartfelt thank you to all the schools and organisations that made this season extraordinary. Our team poured their hearts and souls into every moment, and we couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved together.
To our dedicated team, you've worked your tails off, and now it's time to soak in the well-deserved break!
Meri Kirihimete to each and every one of you! Here's to recharging, reflecting, and coming back even stronger for an extraordinary 2024!