Peel Forest Outdoor Centre

Peel Forest Outdoor Centre offers adventure like you have never had it before. From water to land based activities, we provide safe and affordable, high quality outdoor pursuits, tailor-made for all age groups and levels of experience.

“Kayaking was awesome, the guides were great, and the EcoLodge was soothing.” — Steven Woo, USA

We aim to provide the ultimate outdoor experience: having fun and adventure while broadening your appreciation of the beautiful, unique environment.

• Challenge yourself, learn new skills, & build up a store of new confidence
• Experience high adrenalin adventure within a context of safety
• Learn about the environment as you actively engage with it
• Personal / group development in the unique NZ outdoors
• Our programmes are flexible: you can come to us or we can come to you.
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We can create activities to suit your needs. Our clients include:

We actively promote conservation and environmental awareness and offer some of the best outdoor experiences and activities available in the South Island. Peel Forest Outdoor Centre is one of the most highly regarded providers of outdoor and environmental education – we have long standing relationships with many schools and community groups throughout the region. We can re-locate our programmes with ease and are able to travel to you and provide activities in your area. Video and dvd facilities are available at our office base.

“Our students and staff had a great time at Peel Forest. They learned lots about sustainability as well as thoroughly enjoying the activities you provided.”

— Prue Taylor, Principal, Christchurch Girls’ High School

We are passionate, outdoor professionals. Our members of staff hold qualifications from the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association, the New Zealand Rafting Association, and the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Learn more about our people...

Our activities offer enjoyment, adventure, and challenge while upholding rigorous safety standards. We have robust risk management systems and pride ourselves on our safety record. Learn more about what we offer...

Residential courses are based at our unique EcoLodge, a residential centre that provides accommodation for education and recreation while encouraging practical resource awareness and conservation through everyday living. The EcoLodge is unique in NZ and Australasia. It is a working example of alternative building and waste technologies, using benign technologies and with the aim of integrating human living with the natural environment for the benefit of both. Learn more about the EcoLodge...