A SNAPSHOT OF OUR REAL-LIFE THEMES ON OFFER

  • KAYAKING IN THE BAY

  • SNORKELING

  • EXPLORING AND UNDERSTANDING OUR MARINE ENVIROMENT

  • HIKING

  • TEAM BUILDING

  • SURFING

  • OUTDOOR COOKING & NUTRITION

Join us for a unique Island Adventure

Our experienced team are here to help you organise your next school camp. We offer a unique environment and experience for your students. Once you have decided on your preferred dates we can work through what you would like to achieve from your specific camp, what activities you would like, and of course the cost of your camp.

School Group Adventures

The OMAC experience is based on two key learning approaches; Place-based Education and Experiential Learning. Place-based Education takes our community and geographical location as the context for learning and Experiential Learning is the philosophy that recognises that hands-on learning and doing is where many students / ākonga find success.

With Place-based Education and Experiential Learning as our foundation, OMAC has developed a local curriculum to strengthen students' learning opportunities and to celebrate our unique place. This local curriculum is available to schools as a collection of Real-life Learning Themes. Our signature Real-life Learning Themes are selected by school leaders to create a unique medley of learning opportunities relevant and appropriate for the ākonga at your school.

“THE AIM OF OMAC IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALISE SOMETHING NEW ABOUT THEMSELVES AND TO ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EFFECTIVE CONNECTION, PARTICIPATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING.”

— TENNILLE MURDOCH

Our Team

The Orama adventure team, is made up of people passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. Alongside the passion, they bring a wealth of experience.

A snapshot of our team:

  • Dean Salthouse - Heading up the Marine Sports - International professional sailor

  • Gavin Murdoch - Surf Coach - Member of NZ Outdoor Instructor Association NZOIA - GradDip Tchg

  • Tennille Murdoch - Programme developer - teacher

  • Steven Heath - Compliance and H & S (formerly from Mi Camp Taupo)

  • Jo Ruffer - Program Manager/School Liaison

Program Advisors:

We are fortunate to have on board our advisory team:

  • Gavin and Tennille Murdoch. They have a wealth of knowledge in the outdoor/adventure learning environment and are the founders of The Forest School.

Our experienced team are here to help you organise your next school camp. We offer a unique environment and experience for your students. Once you have decided on your preferred dates we can work through what you would like to achieve from your specific camp, what Real-life Learning Themes you would like, and of course the cost of your camp.

Booking confirmation

Once your adventure camp details are confirmed we will send you confirmation of the details and the price. To secure your booking, a deposit will be required 4 weeks after the initial booking. An invoice will be emailed for your booking deposit. Failing to pay the deposit might result in the loss of your booking with us.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel your booking in the three-month period leading up to your due date, you will lose your booking deposit.


Our full list of activities will be available soon + program options of what a week would look like.

A snap shot of Real-life Themes on offer:

  • Kayaking in the Bay

  • Outdoor Cooking & Nutrition

  • Overnight wilderness camp

  • Navigation & Orienteering

  • Ocean to plate

  • Marine Sports

  • Environmental Conservation and Stewardship

  • Environmental Awareness

  • Surfing

  • Bushcraft & Survival skills

  • Leadership and Teamwork

  • Rogaine Challenge