Women face many barriers to participation in outdoor activities
and we wanted to create a safe, supportive space
where women could thrive.
POWA is a dedicated programme designed to get women out
and enjoying the great outdoors.
and we wanted to create a safe, supportive space
where women could thrive.
POWA is a dedicated programme designed to get women out
and enjoying the great outdoors.
POWA - Pirongia Outdoor Women Adventures
- a group for like-minded women who want to get out and enjoy the great outdoors to come together.
- a place where women can connect with others to access activities, training, advice, equipment, shared experiences and opportunities for getting out and about in the Waikato.
Our award winning Women Only Initiative has so far included Adventure Days, High Ropes, Kayaking, Tramping, Caving and an overnight tramp to the summit of Mount Pirongia. In 2026 30 women are joining us as we POWA over the Tongariro Crossing!
"Such a confidence boost - it was really awesome to try these things in a group where I didn't feel intimidated
or too unfit to give it a go. It was also a lovely way to meet some awesome women
and I didn't feel left out at all even though I attended alone."
Join us!
POWA is free to join and open to all women.
Say "YES" to new adventures
As a POWA member you will have access to our Facebook group. Here we launch our own Women Only events, women can connect share activities, articles of interest and link together to undertake their own outdoor adventures.
