No two days are ever the same with a career in the Adventure Tourism and Guiding industry. If you want to work in the great outdoors, guiding people on experiences of a lifetime, an ATG qualification can make it happen. Develop your advanced skills with this qualification to become a guide and gain industry-recognised certificates in your chosen fields. With more than 80% of teaching in the field, you'll work closely with reputable adventure operators, providing you with real-world skills, experience and industry connections to enter and work in the adventure tourism and guiding industry. With our Nelson campus being located just a short distance from three national parks, and from rivers, ski fields and caves that are renowned throughout the world by adventurers, you have the ideal classroom right at your feet.
Study options
Full Time
(40 Weeks)
Tuition fees
NZ$26,576.00 (US$ 15,853)
per year
$300 Student Services Fee. A Student Service Fee applies (2026; $2.50 per credit).
Start date
February 2027
Venue
Nelson Campus
322 Hardy Street,
Nelson,
Nelson City,
7010, South Island, New Zealand
Entry requirements
For international students
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4), OR Equivalent qualification, OR Equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.