The experience of a lifetime

Step into your next great adventure with Off The GRID, where faith meets the wilderness. Discover deeper purpose, authentic community, and transformative encounters with Jesus.

Choose Your Adventure

Take your place on the OTG experience designed specifically for you

40-DAY Experience

40 days of intense Bible study, leadership development and challenging adventure in a distraction free environment. Build lasting friendships and uncover your unique skillset during a season that will change the way you think about serving Jesus.

10-DAY Experience

10 days of Bible study and adventure to help you develop a plan to live life for Jesus on mission. This experience is for individuals or groups looking for a short time away from the everyday to get themselves centred in their faith.

Focus

Want to extend your time in New Zealand after your Off the GRID Experience? We provide customised opportunities to take the knowledge and skills you gained on OTG and serve with one of our strategic ministry partners in a focused role.

Upcoming Adventures

Frequently Asked Questions

  • OTG Basecamp is located near Nelson, on the top of New Zealand’s South Island. We will explore the national parks and stunning coastlines that this region has to offer.

  • You need to be reasonably fit. You will be walking in the mountains for 4+ hours per day, carrying a backpack weighing around 12kgs on challenging terrain. With the right training, you will be able to maintain pace with your OTG team.

  • After a comprehensive Bible study & some leadership training, we’ll participate in various activities every day. Whether it’s sharing a meal or enjoying an adventure, no two days are ever the same.

  • No, you do not. Many of our participants come with no outdoor experience but leave with a backpack full of skills to enjoy the outdoors on their own.

  • OTG Basecamp has a bunkroom for the girls & another for the guys. In the backcountry we stay in mountain huts or tents, under a tarp or under the stars. All depends on the weather.

  • You can connect with family on the day you arrive at Basecamp. The next day you & your team will turn in your devices to begin a media fast together. We securely store your devices & return them to you on the last day of OTG.

  • Participants are 18-30 years old

  • Once accepted to an OTG experience, you will receive an information packet that includes a comprehensive gear list containing everything you need to bring.

  • Basically, all on-ground costs like accommodation, food, transportation & entry fees are covered. You need to arrange travel to and from Nelson, NZ. Detailed travel information is included in the Information Packet that you will receive once accepted to OTG.

  • Yes! Serve with one of our strategic ministry partners or travel on your own for a few days or weeks. If you have the time & resources, we strongly recommend you consider this. 

Past experiences

  • Sarah, California, USA

    “Coming to New Zealand for Off The GRID was the best decision I've ever made. Not only did I discover incredible landscapes I never knew existed, but I also deepened my faith in ways I never thought possible. The combination of Bible study and wilderness adventure pushed me out of my comfort zone and changed my perspective forever.”

  • James, London, UK

    “Before Off The GRID, I was just going through the motions with my faith. Spending time in the backcountry, surrounded by God's creation, my team and some amazing mentors, reignited my passion for Jesus. The community we built and the challenges we overcame together made this experience truly life-changing.”

  • Emma, Melbourne, Australia

    “If you're looking for a program that combines authentic spiritual growth with real adventure, this is it. From summiting peaks to studying Scripture under the stars, every day brought new discoveries – both about God and myself. The skills and friendships I gained here will last a lifetime.”