I never thought I’d go from an ocean & lakes girl in the Bay of Plenty to climbing mountains in Fiordland—but the outdoors has a way of calling us to grow. Through learning, failing, pushing my own boundaries, and finding a few incredible women who share this passion, I realised something was missing.
Women need more spaces to connect, learn, and thrive in the outdoors. That’s why I started Manawa—where inner and outer journeys meet. It’s about adventure, skill-building, finding confidence in wild places, and my favourite—getting comfortable in the uncomfortable.
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, find your people, and grow while making the most of the outdoors, this is for you. We facilitate connection and growth through a speaker series, short trips into the outdoors, workshops where you can learn practical skills and longer week-long (some would say, life-changing) adventures!