🌿 3-Day Bushcraft, Navigation & River Crossing Course
🗓️ Mar 7–9, 2026 | 📍 Craigieburn Forest Park & Arthur’s Pass National Park
🚐 Free transport from Christchurch!
Ready to build real outdoor skills and confidence in the wild?
Join us for an epic 3-day hands-on adventure where you’ll learn how to navigate, survive, and cross rivers safely in New Zealand’s stunning backcountry.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Navigate with map & compass
✅ Set up camp and basic bushcraft skills
✅ River crossing techniques in the Waimakariri River
✅ Emergency preparedness in remote terrain
🏕️ Accommodation:
Night 1: Wild camping under the stars
Night 2: Comfortable lodge stay in Arthur’s Pass
No gear? No problem. We provide all the necessary equipment.
💰 Pricing (Early Bird):
Adults: $1049
Youth (14–15, with adult): $524.50
*See FAQs for youth conditions and standard pricing.
🥪 Self-catered – you bring your own food.
📍 Where It All Happens:
Train in the Craigieburn Forest and finish with an unforgettable river skills session in Arthur’s Pass National Park.
🚐 Free transport from selected Christchurch hotels available!
⚠️ Limited Spots – Book Now!
Secure your place and level up your outdoor skills in one epic weekend.
🔗 Book here: www.oenz.co.nz
(Head to our Course Calendar for available dates.)
Let’s make 2026 the year you get wild, get skilled, and get outside!
We can’t wait to meet you in the mountains! 🏞️🌲💪
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