About

Meet Tim

Tim Bartholomew has been testing himself against rock since he was 13. What started as a fascination with climbing has grown into a lifelong passion for the vertical world and a career in outdoor education.

As the owner and operator of Dunedin Adventures, Tim has been creating positive, challenging and educational adventures since 1998. He has climbed throughout New Zealand and around the world, gained high-level climbing and outdoor qualifications, and continues to push his skills and knowledge whenever he gets the chance.

Over the years, Tim has taught, coached and inspired thousands of people—from school students building confidence through adventure to aspiring outdoor instructors training at polytechnics.

For Tim, climbing is about more than getting to the top. It's about challenge, problem-solving, pushing boundaries, having a laugh and discovering you're capable of more than you thought.
He still loves getting out there, getting vertical and sharing the adventure with anyone willing to give it a go.