About
This website has recently been reviewed, and extensively re-written by ROSA Auditors. As such it is guidance by the sector for the sector. We invite feedback and suggestions as to omissions, improvements and opportunities. To do so please contact admin@rosa.org.nz
SupportAdventure is the website that provides guidance to adventure tourism and commercial outdoor recreation and education operators whose activities fall under the Adventure Activities Regulations.
Providers who provide other organised adventure activities should find the guidance helpful, while those who are regulated by Maritime New Zealand or the Civil Aviation Authority should also refer to those regulatory bodies for further information.
The website includes practical resources and shares good practices to help strengthen safety across the adventure activity sectors.
We encourage you to apply these resources to meet the stage, scale, and complexity of your operation. Use the content to challenge your way of operating and to strengthen your safety management and safety culture.
This website is managed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Recreation Aotearoa with the content supplied and curated by ROSA (the Register of Outdoor Safety Auditors).
Share your experience
The SupportAdventure website is full of content generated by the sector for the sector.
We would like to thank the hundreds of providers who have generously shared their skills and experience to help with its development.
If you would like to share your experience and help other providers increase safety, please email admin@rosa.org.nz
Background
The SupportAdventure website and guidance material were developed by Rachel Moore (Tourism Industry Aotearoa) following the government’s 2009/2010 review into safety in the commercial outdoor and adventure tourism sectors.
During the review, providers said they wanted a central, credible source of safety guidance to support them during start-up and ongoing reviews of their safety management systems.
A major refresh of the website was carried out by ROSA members Stu Allan, Mike Pennefather, and Mark Smith in March 2024.
National Organisations
Discover the key National Organisations that play a part in the adventure & activity sector.
Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ)
An organisation supporting education outside the classroom (EOTC) and education outdoors.
Mountain Safety Council (MSC)
An organisation with a mandate to encourage safe participation in land-based outdoor activities.
Recreation Aotearoa (RA)
Recreation Aotearoa works at an agency, industry, and professional level to build capability, develop partnerships, and equip individuals and organisations with the skills they need to deliver high-quality recreation experiences that engage participants.
Register of Outdoor Safety Auditors (ROSA)
A professional body that provides representation, advocacy, coherence, support, and direction to outdoor safety auditors.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA)
An association that represents the tourism industry.
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ)
An association that works with organisations, individuals, and the public to reduce the incidents of drowning and injury.