Duke Of Edinburgh
Adventurous Journey
The Duke of Edinburgh Award offers young people an amazing opportunity for personal growth and development, gaining life-skills, and creating life-long friendships.
Bigfoot Adventures now offer the Adventurous Journey section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
....."the training for practicing, planning and completing a journey on foot, horseback or by boat or cycle".
Currently we offer the Adventurous Journey components through the pursuit of tramping, however journeys involving cycling and kayaking can also be organised on request.
We have developed a very unique teaching resource which is practical, engaging and thorough. Our experienced, qualified and fun instructors will lead candidates on some unforgettable journeys, each time taking a step further along their own personal Duke of Edinburgh Award pathway.
Bigfoot Adventures offers the Adventurous Journey section for all 3 levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award:
The Adventurous Journey section consists of 3 components:
- Training
- Practice Tramp
- Qualifier Expedition
Candidates must ensure that they have completed the pre-requisite for each section prior to booking.
If you are not already registered with the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme click here to find out how.
For more information on your choosen award, follow these links:
If you are a teacher and wish to organise DoE Adventurous Journey training and tramping for a group of students, please contact us to discuss the options available to you.
If you require any further information or wish to book a place on any of our up-coming Duke of Edinburgh Award components please contact doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz
or phone: 09 444 1446
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This is your first step in achieving your Duke of Edinburgh Award!
At Bronze level, you will learn the basics of expedition preparation and planning as part of a team. You will then have the opportunity to develop these skills further during the practice and qualifying tramps completed in the beautiful Waitakere Ranges.
The knowledge and skills developed in this section of award will assist in you in working towards Sliver and Gold level Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
Here at Bigfoot Adventures we understand that you learn best when you are being challenged in a fun and supportive environment!
Over 2 days, we deliver the course content through hands on activities that allow you to practice the very skills that you will need for your expeditions in the bush.
Here you will get to put up a tent, pack a backpack and light a cooker safely before setting out for your journey.
Our training aims to provide you with a good foundation in the following topics:
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The Environmental Care Code
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Leadership & Team Work Skills
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Trip Planning
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Expedition Clothing & Equipment
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Cooking in the Outdoors
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Tramping Nutrition
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Camp Craft
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Intro to Map Skills & Compass Use
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Route Finding
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Water Safety
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Bush Survival
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Basic Outdoor First Aid
Venue: Confirmed at time of booking
Timings: 2 Days, 9.00am - 3.30pm
Cost: $140 per person
This is an overnight tramp set in the stunning Waitakere Ranges.
The aim of this journey is to allow you to practice the skills that you have learnt during the training workshop. There will be plenty of time along the way to try new things like map reading with the guidance of a friendly and approachable Bigfoot Instructor.
This tramp is the stepping stone to participating in the Qualifier Expedition.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 2 full days
Cost: $160 per person
Pre-requisites: Bronze Training
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
This is an overnight expedition that is set in our very own rainforest!
Using the skills and knowledge gained from the training workshop and practice tramp, your team will be responsible for navigating your way over hills, through streams and along the coast. This expedition will be lead by you and your peers, with your Bigfoot Instructor there to ensure that your team is making safe decisions.
This expedition is a must for any student aiming to complete the expedition section of their Bronze level Award.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 2 full days
Cost: $160 per person
Pre-requisites: Bronze Training & Practice Tramp
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
Bronze Training
Date #1: 17th, 18th March
Booking Deadline: Friday 2nd March
Venue: Notified on confirmation of booking
Date #2: 31st March, 1st April
Booking Deadline: Friday 16th March
Venue: Notified on confirmation of booking
Date #3: 10th, 11th April
Booking Deadline: Monday 26th March
Venue: Notified on confirmation of booking
Bronze Practice Tramp
Date #1: 14th - 15th April
Booking Deadline: Friday 30th March
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Bronze Qualifier Expedition
Date #1: 19th - 20th April
Booking Deadline: Thursday 5th April
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
If you require any further information or wish to book a place on any of our up-coming Duke of Edinburgh components please contact doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz or ph: 09 444 1446
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Congratulations, you are on your way to achieving your Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The expedition section of this award aims to “encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery” in each participant.
At Silver level, you will build on the expedition skills established through carrying out the Bronze Award. With all new challenges and places to explore, an adventure is just around the corner...
The knowledge and skills developed in this section of award will assist in you in working towards your Gold level Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Here at Bigfoot Adventures we understand that you learn best when you are being challenged in a fun and supportive environment!
Over 1 day, we deliver the course content through hands on activities that allow you to develop the very skills that you will need for your expeditions in the bush.
Our training aims to extend your knowledge in the following topics:
-
The Environmental Care Code
-
Leadership & Team Work 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
Venue: Confirmed at time of booking
Timings: 1 Day: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Costs: $85 per person
This is a 3 day tramp set in the picturesque Waitakere Ranges.
The aim of this journey is to allow you to develop the skills that you have established during the training workshop and Bronze Award. There will be plenty of new challenges that are bound to provide new learning and a real sense of achievement. Along the way you will have the guidance of a friendly and approachable Bigfoot Instructor who is there to assist you in getting the most out of the experience.
This tramp is the stepping stone to participating in the Qualifying Expedition.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 3 full days
Costs: $220 per person
Pre-requisites: Silver Training & Bronze Award (except for direct candidates)
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
This is a 3 day expedition that is set in our very own rainforest!
Using the skills and knowledge gained from the training workshop and practice tramp, your team will be responsible for navigating your way over hills, through streams and along the coast. The expedition planning and implementation, will be lead by you and your peers, with your Bigfoot Instructor there to ensure that your team is making safe decisions.
This expedition is a must for any student aiming to complete the expedition section of their Silver level Award.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 3 full days
Costs: $220 per person
Pre-requisites: Silver Training & Practice Tramp & Bronze Award (except for direct candidates)
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
Silver Training
Date #1: 24th March
Booking Deadline: Friday 9th March
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Date #2: 12th April
Booking Deadline: Thursday 29th March
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Silver Practice Tramp
Date #1: 14th - 16th April
Booking Deadline: Friday 30th March
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Silver Qualifier Expedition
Date #1: 19th - 21st April
Booking Deadline: Thursday 5th April
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
If you require any further information or wish to book a place on any of our up-coming Duke of Edinburgh components please contact doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz or ph: 09 444 1446
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Welcome to the final step in your Duke of Edinburgh journey!
The expedition section of this award aims to “encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery” in each participant.
At Gold level, you will take the expedition skills established through carrying out the Bronze and Sliver level to a whole new level. As part of Gold, your team will be responsible for designing a suitable journey for your Qualifier Expedition. With the increased responsibility and challenge an exciting new adventure is yours for the taking...
The knowledge and skills developed in this section of award will assist in you in achieving your Gold level Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Here at Bigfoot Adventures we understand that you learn best when you are being challenged in a fun and supportive environment!
Over the course of a day, you will engage in hands on activities that allow you to refresh your knowledge gained through achieving the previous awards. You and your team will then start to plan for your Qualifier Expedition. Your friendly and approachable Bigfoot Instructor will be there to help guide your learning and preparation.
Our training aims to extend your knowledge in the following topics:
- The Environmental Care Code
- Leadership & Team Work 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
Venue: Confirmed at time of booking
Timings: 1 Day: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Costs: $85 per person
This is a 3 day tramp set in the picturesque Waitakere Ranges.
The aim of this journey is to allow you to develop the skills that you have established during the training workshop and Sliver Award. There will be plenty of new challenges that are bound to provide new learning and a real sense of achievement.
Along the way you will have the guidance of a friendly and approachable Bigfoot Instructor who is there to assist you in getting the most out of the experience.
This tramp is the stepping stone to participating in the Qualifying Expedition.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 3 full Days
Costs: $220 per person
Pre-requisites: Gold Training plus Silver & Bronze Awards (except for direct candidates)
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
This is a 4 day expedition set throughout the Waitakere Ranges.
Using the skills and knowledge gained from the training and practice tramps, your team will be responsible for navigating your way over hills, through streams and along the coast. All elements of the expedition planning and implementation will be lead by you and your peers, with your Bigfoot Instructor there only to shadow and ensure that your team is making safe decisions.
This expedition is a must for any student aiming to complete the expedition section of their Gold level Award.
So, organise a group of 6-7 people and contact us to book in dates that suit you and your expedition team.
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Duration: 4 full days
Costs: $290 per person
Pre-requisites: Gold Training & Practice Tramp plus Silver & Bronze Awards (except for direct candidates)
Transport: Responsibility of students to organise at pre-trip meeting
Up-coming Gold Dates:
Gold Training
Date #1: 25th March
Booking Deadline: Friday 9th March
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Date #2: 13th April
Booking Deadline: Thursday 29th March
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Gold Practice Tramp
Date #1: 19th - 21st April
Booking Deadline: Thursday 5th April
Location: Waitakere Ranges
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
Gold Qualifier Expedition
Date: dates to suit, by arrangement
Booking Deadline: by arrangement
Location:Waitakere Ranges or by arrangement
Pre-trip meeting: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Notified on confirmation of booking
If you require any further information or wish to book a place on any of our up-coming Duke of Edinburgh components please contact doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz or ph: 09 444 1446
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New Adventurous Journey Dates!
Make a Booking Back to start
1) Contact Carmilla at: doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz to reserve your place on your selected Adventurous Journey component(s)
2) Once you have received confirmation of your reservation:
- Download the Equipment List for your award:
- If required, complete a seperate Gear Hire form for each component selected
3) To book your place, send your Medical and Consent form along with your Gear Hire form(s) to Bigfoot Adventures at:
Important: we need to receive your Medical and Consent form along with Gear Hire form(s)at least two weeks before the scheduled date(s). Bigfoot Adventures cannot determine whether an event will go ahead untill we have received all of the booking forms.
Please note that in order to book your place we need to receive these documents as your reservation is not a formal booking.
4) Once the Adventurous Journey component(s) have been confirmed, you will receive an email containing all further information required for this component, this will include the payment process.
Each component is limited to 14 places only, so to avoid disappointment please book in early,
(minimum of 7 people on each course for it to go ahead).
If you require any further information or wish to book a place on any of our up-coming Duke of Edinburgh Award components please contact doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz
or phone: 09 444 1441
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