Location
  • New Zealand
    • Auckland
    • Queenstown
    • Christchurch
    • Rotorua
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Backpacking Camping City Exploring Farming Fishing Hiking Kayaking Mountain Biking Paddleboarding Rafting Remote Exploring Sailing Scuba Diving Sightseeing Snorkeling Surfing Swimming Trekking Yoga
Timeframe
Fall Spring
Housing
Cabin Guesthouse Hostel Lodge
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
17
Age Max
22

Pricing

Starting Price
15000
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Equipment Meals Park Fees Tour Guide Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance
Nov 10, 2024
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About Program

Pacific Discovery's Rewilding Gap Semester offers a unique 10-week escape for young adventurers (17-22) seeking to reconnect with nature, learn sustainable practices, and create lasting memories. This program goes beyond sightseeing; it's a chance to become a steward of the land and discover a deeper connection to the environment.

Immerse yourself in a wild paradise. Live in a yurt on a remote New Zealand wilderness homestead, surrounded by pristine ocean and lush landscapes. Participate in hands-on conservation efforts like restoring native flora, removing invasive species, and learning about marine biology through scuba certification.

Become a sustainability champion. Gain practical skills in sustainable living practices, from farm-to-table cuisine to eco-friendly building techniques. Learn about environmental challenges and solutions through workshops and discussions with conservation professionals. Reach out to learn more!

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Pacific Discovery for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

We understand that we have a long way to go in achieving the diversity we strive for among our students, staff, and partners. We are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive organization, and we recognize that this requires time, effort, and resources. At Pacific Discovery, we deeply value diversity, equity, and social justice, and we are dedicated to creating educational experiences that reflect and promote these values. Our program curriculum incorporates social justice education and encourages students to explore their own identities. To further support these efforts, we offer a 'Diverse Voices' Scholarship.
All of our Pacific Discovery programs are LGBTQIA+ friendly, and our operations team have attended CIS Abroad's LGBTQ+ Allyship Training, to ensure we’re doing what we can to support this community. We provide an open and non judgemental space for students to explore who they are at this pivotal time of their life, and in our admissions process we seek information not only on a student's gender, but their pronouns and gender identity. We’re aware of the differing cultural perspectives of LQBTQIA in the countries that we visit, and can direct students to a semester location where they’ll feel the most comfortable. Operationally we ensure that our instructors use inclusive language and can facilitate conversations with students around their identity, and discuss the rooming situations with LGBTQIA+ students.
Our programs are designed to support students with a wide range of neurodiverse conditions while following our essential eligibility criteria. For students needing extra help, we provide personalized wellness plans . These plans include coping strategies, care protocols, and specific requirements to help them engage effectively in the program. Our instructors have access to mental health first aid resources and are well-prepared to offer strong support to students with these needs.
Our programs offer a variety of physical activities, including hiking, surfing, rafting, and mountain biking. We make sure to accommodate students with diverse needs such as asthma, diabetes, and chronic medical conditions, while working within the infrastructure of the host country and our program schedules. We're mindful of the varying levels of accessibility in the countries we visit and can help students choose a semester location where they feel most at ease.

Impact 🌎

Sustainability is one of the 6 core components of each Pacific Discovery program, where we educate students about the local and global environmental issues, how to travel sustainably, and have them think deeply about their impact and what they can do in their daily lives to affect change.

We recently embarked on a Net Positive Benefit project where we are qualifying what impacts our groups have on the local communities, taking into consideration carbon emissions +/- social impacts +/- conservation impacts +/- community impacts. On our programs, students engage with non-profit organisations such as Litter Intelligence, Scholars of Sustenance, Ulu Mau puanui, Llama Pack project where they directly work for a better future - planting trees, eradicating invasive weed species, helping local communities and food banks.
We make a conscious decision to partner with host communities and suppliers who are passionate about our students' participation and involvement with them being of a positive benefit to the community. We want our presence to enable positive sustainable growth for our partners and this mantra is ingrained in the fabric of our programs.

Program Highlights

  • Detox from society and spend lots of time in nature
  • Learn to scuba dive, sail, forage, harvest, cook, and create together
  • Learn land management principles & homesteading skills toward a sustainable future
  • Explore New Zealand's unique natural landscapes and indigenous Maori culture on three epic overland journeys

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