TOPEC - Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre

TOPEC - Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits and Education Centre Bring a group to Taranaki for a taste of the outdoors and adventure. A great venue to ride rapids on

We believe that through Outdoor Education people broaden their life skills and develop aspects of Hauora and wellbeing. Participants leave us knowing more about themselves and others. Participants are given the opportunity to set goals and are encouraged to strive for success in all activities. We encourage people to accept responsibility for themselves and others. Through personal challenge TOPEC

participants will grow as individuals through their experiences. Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi; ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei
Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. Thanks to photographer Andy Thompson Photography NZ for many of the images on this page.

08/06/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Govett Quilliam for their outstanding support of TOPEC. Their generosity with their time, effort, and expertise has been invaluable, and we sincerely appreciate their dedication to helping us achieve our goals. Thank you for being such amazing supporters.

14/05/2026

What an opportunity to work alongside Sandra at TRC, thank you for your time.Kaitiakitanga is part of our kaupapa and we love getting out there and doing it!

Today TOPEC staff honoured the remarkable life of Mike Boyes, who recently passed.Mike was one of the founding members o...
13/05/2026

Today TOPEC staff honoured the remarkable life of Mike Boyes, who recently passed.Mike was one of the founding members of TOPEC and helped turn an amazing idea into reality. In 1986, Mike and Phil Gayton recognised the need to make Outdoor Education more accessible to Taranaki students, and generations have benefited from their vision and dedication ever since.

Mike was a passionate advocate for the outdoors, a true legend, and an inspiration to so many. His contribution to Outdoor Education and the lives he impacted will not be forgotten.

Ngā mihi nui Mike.

Amazing! Thank you, thank you, so much for the support this is incredible we look forward to welcoming even more of the...
07/05/2026

Amazing! Thank you, thank you, so much for the support this is incredible we look forward to welcoming even more of the Taranaki community to TOPEC, the new lodge will make this a reality

TOPEC Lodge Gets the Green Light 6 May 2026 George Mason Charitable Trust invests $200,000 in the TOPEC Lodge build, securing the final funding needed to bring Taranaki’s beloved outdoor education centre’s new lodge to life. The future of the TOPEC Lodge is now confirmed. After dedicated plannin...

Wow what an energetic week! Was great to work with NPGHS, thanks for coming!
29/04/2026

Wow what an energetic week! Was great to work with NPGHS, thanks for coming!

TOPEC staff had a great staff training day today, further exploring Skyline Cave extending knowledge and skills in the e...
08/04/2026

TOPEC staff had a great staff training day today, further exploring Skyline Cave extending knowledge and skills in the environment we love working in!

Thanks for sharing our last week of term, we had a great time working with you all at TOPEC
05/04/2026

Thanks for sharing our last week of term, we had a great time working with you all at TOPEC

We are so excited to be offering the level 5 NZ Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education this year.Students have enjoy...
04/03/2026

We are so excited to be offering the level 5 NZ Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Education this year.Students have enjoyed the action year so far with a focus on rock and ropes, a trip to the Port Hills in Christchurch followed by Pukerua Bay, such great learning and fun!

It was awesome to have Waitara Year 9 akonga at TOPEC, exploring the outdoors, taking on challenges and getting to know...
03/03/2026

It was awesome to have Waitara Year 9 akonga at TOPEC, exploring the outdoors, taking on challenges and getting to know their class what a great way to start the year!

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nga Tawa Seniors thanks for a great start to the year and wishing the best year ever!
06/02/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nga Tawa Seniors thanks for a great start to the year and wishing the best year ever!

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New Plymouth
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