Welcome to the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey Section. Congratulations on signing up and starting the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award! Below you will find information on our Bronze training, practice and qualifying journeys. We have designed our events to cater to all levels of experience, including those of you that have never been tramping before.

An expedition is an assessed venture that is in the same mode of transport to that done for the practice journey. Group members should be of similar age and level of experience within groups of 4 to 7.

At Bronze level the requirements are:
Practice Journey – 2 days and 1 night with 6 hours of activity during the day.
Qualifying Journey – 2 days and 1 night with at least 6 hours of activity during the day.

To make a booking select an event from the calendar and follow the process.

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Training and Practice

This is a combined event. Some of the training is delivered on the practice tramp. You can sign up for separate training or practice events if preferred.

We combine our training and practice events for two reasons:
  1. We understand the importance of learning some of the practical content in the field and applying what you’re learning.
  2. You get to complete both the training and practice journey in one event.
The first day is delivered at the AdventureWorks Challenge Course on the Mount Albert Unitec campus. During this day you will cover the training syllabus and plan your practice tramp. This is the best training because what you are planning will be put into practice the next day. Here we will check equipment, issue hire equipment and organise transport. AdventureWorks has vehicles and can usually provide a limited number of places for students. Please check with the Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator if transport is required.

On Day 2 you meet at the start of the track and head off for your practice tramp. During the practice tramp you will cover the rest of the training syllabus. Once again, the training you receive is relevant and applied in the environment you are training to become familiar with.
Training
Location:
Duration: 2 days

Cost: $290 + booking fee
Minimum number of participants is 5.

Tramp
Location: Auckland Region
Duration: 2 days

Cost: $290 + booking fee
Minimum number of participants is 5.

​Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Training

All of our training is active, engaging and hands on. You will gain knowledge and skills over these two days that will prepare you for your first practice tramp.

You will get to put up a tent and cook using a camp cooker safely as well as learn how to pack a tramping pack and what food, clothing and equipment to take before setting out for your practice tramp.

Our training aims to provide you with a good foundation in the following topics:
  • The Environmental Care Code
  • Leadership & Teamwork Skills
  • Trip Planning
  • Expedition Clothing & Equipment
  • Cooking in the Outdoors
  • Tramping Nutrition
  • Camp Craft
  • Intro to Map Skills & Compass Use
  • Route Finding
  • Water Safety
  • Bush Survival
  • Basic Outdoor First Aid

Location:
AdventureWorks Challenge Course
Mount Albert Unitec Campus
139 Carrington Road

Turn right soon after entering Gate 3.

Duration: 1 day – 9:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: $100 + booking fee

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Practice

Students must have completed their Bronze Training before undertaking their Bronze Practice.

The purpose of the practice tramp is to introduce the students to the experience of packing a pack, carrying it to the campsite, preparing the campsite, preparing a meal, sleeping in a tent and tramping back. For many this may be the first experience of this sort.

The tramp is not designed to be as long or as challenging as the qualifying journey. There will be a lot of learning that occurs on the practice tramp, this is a great opportunity to work out what is necessary and what is not so that when you prepare for the qualifying journey you are not carrying more than what you need.

We view the practice tramp as another learning opportunity. Our qualified instructors will make use of teaching and learning opportunities while the group is on the go.

Location: Auckland Region
Duration: 2 days

Cost: $200 + booking fee
Minimum number of participants is 5.

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Journey

Students must have completed their Bronze Training and Practice before undertaking their Bronze Journey.

Using the skills and knowledge gained from the training day and practice tramp, you will set off with your team to complete your first expedition. You are responsible for turning up with the right equipment and the right attitude to complete a challenging overnight tramp. Your AdventureWorks instructor will be there to support you and offer guidance but as much as possible you and group need to be independent making your decisions.

Location: Auckland Region
Duration: 2 days

Cost: $220 + booking fee (includes ferry ticket cost if required)
Minimum number of participants is 5.
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