First Step Outdoors operate at a wide range of locations - from indoor gyms to purpose-built walls to local crags -
​we can suit a venue to your needs.

 
Our instructors are qualified and experienced climbers who love
sharing their passion with our clients.  

​Climbing is a popular choice for ​school, youth and community groups
as a stand alone activity or part of an adventure day or camp.   
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Rock climbing can also be a great for a corporate day or team building event.  

For those groups who want an educational experience, we can offer a more challenging programme.  More specific skills training sessions can include :
 - belay skills
 - knot workshops
- bouldering & climbing techniques
- anchor construction & personal safety  workshops. 

We are experienced in adaptive practice and can cater for clients who require additional aids and support to help them climb. 

​​For Unit Standards, we can deliver and assess, or support your school if you have consent to assess. 

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Climbing @ Pirongia Forest Park Lodge

Climbing @ Wharepapa Rocks

Climbing @ Karamu Crag

Locations

​Pirongia Forest Park Lodge - Suitable for all ages, the wall has a variety of climbing areas to suit everyone from beginner to advanced. Activities include group belay or specific skills workshops.   ​A great, safe location that can be
​experienced rain or shine.



Karamu Crag - Set on local farmland - this little bit of climbing paradise is a neat little limestone crag.  A great venue for both beginner and intermediate climbers.  Suitable for ages 10 and up.

 
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Wharepapa Rocks - an amazing ignimbrite rock are in Wharepapa South.  With a wide range of climbs to suit all abilities.
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Indoor locations also available

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