Activities
In addition to the school fees, there is a required transportation and activity fee of $NZ650 per student. This fee covers the cost of transport, organized weekend activities, and a trip into the nearby city of Christchurch every Friday night. Throughout the twelve-week lecture phase, the students are given many opportunities to see various local sights and participate in outdoor exercise.
Some weekend activities include, but are not limited to:
- Surfing
- Rock climbing at the popular and breathtaking Castle Hill
- Caving through Cave Stream, which is close to where the scenic movie Narnia was filmed
- Hiking some nearby mountains and trails with breathtaking views
- Soaking in the thermal hot pools of Hanmer Springs
- Overnight camping opportunities
- Mountain biking
- River tubing
