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Duke of Edinburgh
Adventurous Journeys
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND
NOTE: This page is for our Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. If you would like to see our Ōtautahi Christchurch options, please click here.
Looking for somewhere amazing to complete your Duke of Ed adventurous journey?
Come join us and let’s go somewhere amazing! We will explore the wild places of Aotearoa New Zealand with a group of like-minded adventurous souls. Challenge yourself, achieve your goals and live your life to the full.
JOURNEY OPTIONS
We are running several Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys during the spring and summer school holidays. Join one of our current trips, or get together a bunch of mates and go on your own journey (minimum 4 people).
BRONZE
Practice Journey
Qualifying Journey
SILVER
Practice Journey
Qualifying Journey
GOLD
Practice Journey
Qualifying Journey
GET SOME MATES TOGETHER!
Got a friend or two or three who might be keen to do this adventure with you?
Get together a group of mates who also need to complete the same journey as you, and get in touch to organise a trip. Each programme requires a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 8. So get a group together and get in touch!
Otherwise, register to join one of our existing trips (see the trip dates below).
2025 DATES
GOLD Practice
adventurous journey
(includes the Training day)
> Trip #1 (24th – 26th September 2025)
> Trip #2 (30th Sept – 2nd Oct 2025)
GOLD Qualifying
adventurous journey
> Trip #1 (9th-12th December 2025)
> Trip #2 (15th-18th December 2025)
To register your interest in any of the above Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys, please click the “Register Your Interest” button below, then select Duke of Ed (North Island). Alternatively, email our Auckland programme manager: office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Jeff)
Note: We are not currently running any Bronze or Silver adventurous journeys, but please let us know of your interest in these journeys by clicking the “Register Your Interest” button below, and we can let you know if/when there is enough interest to put together a group.
Each Journey includes:
- A qualified and highly experienced outdoor instructor from Adventure Specialties Trust
- Activities will be conducted within our Safety Management System (click here to find out more) to ensure your safety during the journey
- Journey support including template for planning your journey
- Transport from our Auckland office to the Journey location and back
- Accommodation (hut fees and/or campsite fees, as applicable)
- Admin fee and GST included
NOT INCLUDED
- Please note that participants will need to provide their own food
- For tramping journeys: we will give you a list of gear to bring
- For sea kayaking journeys: sea kayaks, life jackets, and other equipment is available for hire. Please enquire for more details.
- For other adventurous journeys: equipment is available for hire. Please enquire for more details.
COME JOIN US!
Register your interest by clicking the button below (then selecting “Duke of Ed North Island” from the list of programme options) to let us know that you are interested. Jeff, our Auckland programme manager, will get in touch with you as soon as possible to discuss the options for your Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey.
FIND OUT MORE
Find out more about Duke of Edinburg’s Hillary Awards: www.dofehillary.org.nz
Find out more about Adventure Specialties Trust: www.adventurespecialties.co.nz
Contact our programme managers: email office@adventurespecialties.co.nz (attention: Jeff)