Rewilding New Zealand Residential Gap Semester | Pacific Discovery
- New Zealand
- Auckland
- Queenstown
- Christchurch
- Rotorua
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!
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
Accessibility Support
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
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.
Ethical Impact
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