This combined Silver/Gold Training & Practice event is an overnight trip, with the main focus being development of skills to prepare you for your upcoming Qualifying Journey. You can expect these days to be active, engaging and hands on!

Our experienced instructors will make use of teaching and learning opportunities throughout the trip, and the curriculum will be flexible depending on the needs of the group. We will focus on the specific areas where you need to upskill. At the end of the trip, your instructor will give you a personalized report so you know what to focus on in your further Qualifying Journey preparation.

This is a 2 day and 1 night tramping and camping event with 7 hours (8 hours for gold) of activity per day. You will need to carry all your own clothing, food, gear, tent, etc.

You must plan and bring your own food. We will send a menu ideas document to help you plan.

Free transport is provided from our base in Avondale.

Important: You must have completed the Bronze level Award before undertaking this journey. If you are a Silver or Gold Direct Entrant, please email [email protected] before continuing with your booking.

Risks 

We offer a range of outdoor experiences, each of which involves inherent risks. To help you make an informed decision about participation, we provide details of the specific serious risks associated with each activity. Please take a moment to review the Serious Risk Disclosure for your chosen activity, as understanding these risks helps keep both you and the group safe. 

The Gold Qualifying Planning Day, held one month before the expedition, is a student-led session where teams finalise their plans for their upcoming Qualifying journey.

Students should come prepared with pre-researched route options, menu ideas, and any kit they plan to take, so instructors can inspect it and confirm it is suitable for use on the expedition.

During the day, group members will present and discuss their ideas, collaboratively refining route cards, navigation strategies, risk management plans, and other logistical details to ensure the expedition meets all DofE requirements. An AdventureWorks Instructor will be on hand to provide expert advice and share experience-based tips, but students will lead the discussions and make the final decisions. By the end of the session, the team will have a clear, actionable plan, with every member confident in their role and ready to approach the Gold Qualifying expedition safely and independently.

Important: You must have completed your Silver level Award before undertaking this Planning Day & associated Qualifying Journey. If you are a Gold Direct Entrant, please email [email protected] before continuing with your booking. 

Each Gold Qualifying expedition has a corresponding Planning Day scheduled one month prior. Please make sure you book into the correct Planning Day for your trip :

• 5 September:  for the Gold Qualifying expedition 5 - 8 October

• 14 November: for the Gold Qualifying expedition 14 - 17 December (or 14 - 18 Dec which is our 5-day option for keen beans!)

(The cost of the Gold Planning Day is included in your Gold Qualifying Journey booking)

Risks 

We offer a range of outdoor experiences, each of which involves inherent risks. To help you make an informed decision about participation, we provide details of the specific serious risks associated with each activity. Please take a moment to review the Serious Risk Disclosure for your chosen activity, as understanding these risks helps keep both you and the group safe. 

Take the lead on your ultimate adventure! This Gold Qualifying Journey is a multi-day trip where you and your team plan, lead, and complete your own expedition. You choose your destination, map your route, and tackle challenges along the way. 4-day trips can head to anywhere within 4 hours of Auckland! To give your group enough time to plan, bookings close one month before the trip. 

Around this time, we’ll connect you with your instructor and teammates and organise an in-person planning day at our Avondale base. Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and advice, but your group will be in charge, doing research, making decisions, navigating, and leading the journey yourselves. This tramp is designed to be challenging, rewarding, and completely yours to shape!

Please make sure to also book into the correct Planning Day for your trip :

• 5 September:  for the Gold Qualifying expedition 5 - 8 October

• 14 November: for the Gold Qualifying expedition 14 - 17 December  (OR  14 - 18 December for keen beans - book using a separate link!)

(The cost of the Gold Planning Day is included in your Gold Qualifying Journey booking.)

This is a 4 day, 3 night tramping and camping event with around 8 hours of activity per day. You will need to carry all your own clothing, food, gear, tent, etc.

You must plan and bring your own food. We will send a menu ideas document to help you plan.

Free transport is provided from our base in Avondale.

Important: You must have completed a Gold Training & Practice Journey before undertaking this journey. If you are a Gold Direct Entrant, please email [email protected] before continuing with your booking. 

Risks 

We offer a range of outdoor experiences, each of which involves inherent risks. To help you make an informed decision about participation, we provide details of the specific serious risks associated with each activity. Please take a moment to review the Serious Risk Disclosure for your chosen activity, as understanding these risks helps keep both you and the group safe. 

Take the lead on your ultimate adventure! This epic Gold Qualifying Journey is a multi-day trip where you and your team plan, lead, and complete your own expedition. You choose your destination, map your route, and tackle challenges along the way. 5-day trips can go anywhere in the North Island! To give your group enough time to plan, bookings close one month before the trip. 

Around this time, we’ll connect you with your instructor and teammates and organise an in-person planning day at our Avondale base. Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and advice, but your group will be in charge, doing research, making decisions, navigating, and leading the journey yourselves. This tramp is designed to be challenging, rewarding, and completely yours to shape!

Please make sure to also book into the correct Planning Day for your trip :

• 5 September:  for the Gold Qualifying expedition 5 - 8 October

• 14 November: for the Gold Qualifying expedition 14 - 18 December (This is the 5-day option for keen beans!)

(The cost of the Gold Planning Day is included in your Gold Qualifying Journey booking.)

This is a 5 day, 4 night tramping and camping event with around 8 hours of activity per day. You will need to carry all your own clothing, food, gear, tent, etc.

You must plan and bring your own food. We will send a menu ideas document to help you plan.

Free transport is provided from our base in Avondale.

Important: You must have completed a Gold Training & Practice Journey before undertaking this journey. If you are a Gold Direct Entrant, please email [email protected] before continuing with your booking. 

Risks 

We offer a range of outdoor experiences, each of which involves inherent risks. To help you make an informed decision about participation, we provide details of the specific serious risks associated with each activity. Please take a moment to review the Serious Risk Disclosure for your chosen activity, as understanding these risks helps keep both you and the group safe.