100% of your donation will go towards an Outward Bound scholarship. Different course scholarships come at different costs. Some are five days, some eight, and some 21.  

This means that some months the Crew will be able to fund one scholarship together, other months they will fund two - and hopefully soon, three or four!

Any donations received over the amount required for the months allocated scholarship/s will be rolled to the next month to fund MORE scholarships! 

• All meals and snacks, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options for all students 

• Two highly trained instructors whose competence is verified in all areas of course delivery: whitewater kayaking, sailing, driving launches, rock climbing, high ropes, bush & first aid. As well as highly skilled in facilitating learning and guiding self-discovery through these experiences. 

• Transport – water taxi, passenger trucks, launches 

• Accommodation – our main base provides bunkhouse accommodation for 154 students and we have three satellite camps located around the Marlborough region 

• Equipment – Sailing cutters, kayaks, waka ama, tents, packs, sleeping bags, clothing, wetsuits, safety equipment including helmets, life jackets, booties, harnesses, ropes, rescue equipment for specialised activities 

• Curriculum resources, quality assurance programme and our programme evaluation system 

• Maintenance of all our delivery buildings 

• Compliance & Insurance – all our activities involve risk management. As an outdoor education and commercial food / accommodation provider we are required to meet rigorous compliance responsibilities. Similarly insurance and liability cover are part of our overheads 

• Pre-course and on-course support – personal and medical screening, onsite medical advice, course reflection materials 

No. Outward Bound New Zealand is a registered charity. Our courses are run at cost, not for profit.

Students can apply on our website or through their school. They must fill-out a declaration form confirming that they wouldn't otherwise have the means to pay for a course.  

We also work with schools and community partners to find the most deserving students for our scholarships. 

You can donate safely and securely using your credit card through the form on this page.

If you would like to set up an automatic payment or a direct debit from your bank account, please call 0800 688 927 or email fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz. We will provide our bank account number and a personal reference number for you to set this up.   

We’ll send out your annual Crew receipt at the end of the financial year (in April). This will cover all your regular Crew donations. 

If you donate in addition to your regular monthly payments (such as a donation to an Outward Bound appeal), you’ll receive a receipt for this separate donation automatically via email. These donations will be receipted separately, therefore not included in your annual Crew receipt. 

You are eligible for a NZ tax credit of 33.33 cents for every dollar donated.

Of course you can - simply call 0800 688 927 or email fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz to let us know that you would like to pause, change or stop your donation. 

Every scholarship supplements a course fee, which pays for staff, food, accommodation, equipment, maintenance, insurance and more. You can see more detail on this under ‘What does the cost of a course scholarship cover?’ 

Your monthly Crew gift will not cover administrative costs for our Auckland Outward Bound office. 

Simply fill in the form on this page, or contact our friendly team on 0800 688 927 or fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz.  

We will let you know that you have successfully joined the Outward Bound Crew via email, and with a welcome pack delivered to your door shortly after you sign up.