Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre

Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre

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Helping keep adventure alive - Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre 🌿

How lucky are we to have someone so dedicated to what he believes in!

In April 2026 Winston Cowie is taking on one of the toughest Ultra events in the worls - the iconic Marathon Des Sables, which involves running seven marathons in seven days across the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

He is raising funds for kids and education, supporting the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre (see more below) and 2041 Schools Antarctica.

Please support these charities as Winston Runs 270kms for us across the Sahara!

For nearly 50 years, Boyle River has given young people the chance to step outside their comfort zones, build resilience, and discover what they’re truly capable of. From challenging hikes, climbing and high ropes to confidence-building team experiences, this special place changes lives in ways that last far beyond camp.

We operate to make a difference. Every dollar we receive is carefully reinvested back into the centre. Funds go directly toward upgrading and maintaining our facilities, ensuring our equipment is safe and modern, and preserving the natural environment that makes these experiences possible. Donations also help cover essential transport and food costs, reducing the financial barriers for schools and families while making outdoor education accessible to more students.

Every contribution helps keep the spirit of adventure, growth, and connection thriving.

More about us

The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is operated by the not-for-profit North Canterbury Alpine Trust. Nestled between the Sylvia Tops and the Libretto mountain range in the Lewis Pass.

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Winston in the Sahara - The countdown begins!  14 March 2026

Winston Cowie is a legend in many ways, shapes and forms. His belief in Conservation and Education is epic. Let's build momentum tell everyone and pass it on. Let's support the youth of today to make it better for tomorrow!

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Lesley
Lesley 1 hour ago
Go Winnie! Awesome event and worthy cause.
$100
Grant
Grant 8 hours ago
All the best Winston, look forward to hearing all about it once you have recovered and are back on touch rugby field in NC1. You got this!
$100
Mark
Mark 2 days ago
Go smash this one Winnie
$100
Jon
Jon 3 days ago
Go for it Baby Shark we are all with you!
$100
Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre

:-) Sounds like a story there. Thank you for the support!

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Nick
Nick 3 days ago
Go do it Winston 🚀
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Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre

Thank you, Let's go Winston!

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