School Groups

We love working with schools!

Hold your next EOTC event with Wildfinder! We love working with schools and getting more kids into outdoor adventures, exploring the beautiful wider Wellington area. So, we make our equipment and programs as accessible and affordable as possible. To enquire or book in, simply email info@wildfinder.co.nz or call 04 562 7760.

Download our info pack here for full details of activities plus pricing

  • Cycling at Pencarrow

    PENCARROW HEAD 2 HOUR SESSION

    $24 per participant (minimum 10 participants to qualify)

    Our most popular option! Perfect if you're on a limited timeframe (and budget). Two hours gives you plenty of time to discover Pencarrow Head's lighthouses and lakes, along with amazing views of Wellington's coastline and the Kaikoura Ranges. An easy ride, suitable for beginners. Start from Wildfinder Pencarrow, ride out to Pencarrow Head, then return along the same route. Approx 16km total.

  • Cycling at Kaitoke

    KAITOKE 2 HOUR SESSION $24 per participant (minimum 10 participants to qualify)


    The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels. 2 hours gives riders enough time to ride the Remutaka Rail Trail up to Summit, check out the famous Summit Tunnel then head back to Kaitoke.

    OR

    KAITOKE FULL DAY SESSION $36 per participant (minimum 10 participants to qualify)


    A full day gives riders plenty of time to ride the whole Remutaka Rail Trail and back, checking out the tunnels and bridges and all the info boards.

    Optional transport services: If you don’t fancy cycling back again, we can pick up the bikes and/or riders from the end of the track at Cross Creek, and transport them back to the start of the trail. Pricing from $10 per bike.

  • Kayaking at Days Bay

    MANAGE YOUR OWN EVENT: $21 per single kayak ($42 per double) for 2 hours, $6 per single kayak ($12 per double) each hour thereafter for equipment hire. Capped at $900 for the day (minimum 10 participants, minimum 2 hours hire)

    Simply hire some gear from us and run your own event. Perfect if you feel you've got enough in-house expertise to run watersports events, and want to keep costs down. Pricing is set at the cheaper price of per kayak, so you can have groups of students in rotation throughout your allotted time slot, using the same equipment. Pricing also caps out at $900 for the day, so you can get the whole school involved if you wish! (We’ve got enough kayaks for 30 people at a time on the water). We can provide session templates and safety plans (and will have a staff member on hand in case of emergency), so you can run your event as safely as possible within your budget.

    HAVE OUR FULLY QUALIFIED WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTORS MANAGE THE EVENT: Equipment hire as above, plus $60/hour per instructor (minimum 2 hours)

    Hand over event management and instruction, and relax. Better if you're not fully confident in your in-house capabilities, are wanting to outsource management hassle and liability, or provide more tangible learning outcomes. Pricing for equipment hire is the same as above, with an additional $60 per hour for each instructor required (maximum ratio of participants to instructors is 8:1).

  • Shuttles

    DITCH THE USUAL COACH AND USE US INSTEAD!

    We have enough capacity to transport a whole class straight from your school gate to the start of the trail, and back again. Make the most of our door-to-door service for your next EOTC day. For a personalised quote, simply contact us at info@wildfinder.co.nz or call 04 562 7760.

Included with all our biking packages:

  • 60+ bikes available - enough bikes to have an entire class of kids, plus supervisors, biking at once

  • All relevant safety equipment - first aid kits, spare tubes and pumps, and GPS tracker with emergency locator

  • All RAMS forms, safety plans and wild weather contingency plans

Included with all our watersports packages:

  • New Zealand approved PFDs (lifejackets) are included as standard, with sizes to fit all ages

  • Full safety documentation & RAMS forms included

A NOTE ON PRICING

All of the pricing quoted here is based on minimum numbers as described. If you've only got a small group, just get in touch and we'll give you a personalised quote.

Invoice will be based on the greater of number of participants booked (confirmed the day beforehand), or number that show up on the day (ie if you book for 20 people and 5 show up, you’ll still be charged for 20)

“Thanks to Alex and the team at Wildfinder for the session the Eastbourne Cubs had. Alex was well prepared for us and the Cubs got a good safety briefing before going out and having a great time on the water! Would recommend and will be doing again next year with the Cubs!”

— Ed Churchouse, Eastbourne Cubs Leader