Tourism, Hospitality & Services
Te Tauihu, the Top of the South, is home to national parks and a diverse range of businesses that support adventure tourism, hairdressing and the culinary industry. Join us and find your passion.
Start your adventure here
The Top of the South is one of the best adventure playgrounds in the world, allowing your education to be filled with easily accessible, real-life adventure experiences. Skiing, rafting, tramping, rock climbing and canyoning - we have it all.
Cook up a career
Take your first steps towards becoming a professional chef in a region renowned for its food, artisan producers and innovative culinary industries.
Unleash your creativity
Carve out a career in the entertainment or fashion industry, work in a local salon or take your skills globally. Training at the on-campus salon gives you a strong foundation in all the elements of hairdressing in a hands-on way, and competitions run throughout the year to provide you with a creative edge.
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