Bronze Adventurous Journey

Our programme structure meets all Duke of Edinburgh requirements for practice and qualifier journeys, and we’ve combined everything into one week so you can do your practice journey and go straight into your qualifier!

Introduction

$750 inc gst 

6 days including 

Training, Practice and Qualifier

Location:

Start and finish at the Peel Forest Outdoors Centre base located 20 minutes outside of Geraldine.

Time:

Arrive: 10 am on day 1

Finish: 4pm on the final day

Age requirements:

14+ or in the year you turn 14

Programme Overview:

The full 6 days will cover the training, practice and qualifying requirements for the Bronze level

  • 1 full day of training
  • 2 days and 1 night of practice journey
  • 1 resupply/planning day
  • 2 days and 1 night of qualifying journey
 
You may choose to sign up for just the training/practice or just the qualifier when you book your spot.

Accomodation

Be prepared to stay in a tent or hut for the journey-based portions of this program. It is up to participants to decide on their route and pay hut costs if they choose to stay in them.

The nights not spent journeying will be spent on site at our off-grid cabins

Each cabin is a simple open plan with separate toilet room and bathroom. They feature solar power, solar water heating backed up with a wetback fire, basic gas cooking facilities, BBQ, a solar-heated shower, and composting toilets. 

Food

Arrive with enough food for the first 3 days. We will resupply on day 4. The cabins have basic outdoor gas cooking facilities and a BBQ. The fridge at our office may be used.

Duke of Edinburgh Requirements

We have outlined all relevant requirements in our course information. If you want more information visit the Duke of Edinburgh website.

Look at one of our participants in action!

Course Schedule

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Gear List

Compulsory Gear:

  • Pack (approx. 60L) with a pack liner – plastic rubbish bags work
  • Suitable active clothing for the weather (no cotton!)
  • Waterproof raincoat and over trousers
  • 2x Thermal tops
  • 2x Thermal bottoms
  • 2x Fleece jackets
  • Quick drying t-shirt
  • Shorts
  • 2x pairs woollen socks
  • Woollen/fleece beanie and gloves
  • Tramping boots (worn in!)
  • Water Bottle (2L minimum)
  • Compass and whistle
  • Cap or Hat
  • Beanie
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • 3-4 season sleeping bag
  • Foam/inflatable mat
  • Tent
  • Cooker, fuel, bowl/plate, utensils
  • Lighter/matches
  • Food for at least the first 4 days
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Toiletries
  • Headtorch and spare batteries
  •  Notebook and pen
  • Any medications you take

Gear that will be supplied:

  • Wetsuits/river crossing safety gear
  • Emergency first aid and comms (mountain radio, PLB, inreach)

Gear that can be supplied if needed:

  • Pack
  • Raincoat
  • Fleece Tops
  • Thermals
  • Compass
  • 2-person tents

Optional Gear:

  • Camera
  • Warm hat or gloves (winter)
  • Thermals
  • Tramping poles
  • Puffer jacket
  • Gaiters
  • Old trainers for river crossing session
  • Extra comfy cabin clothes and shoes

Other activities

We aim to provide opportunities for all to experience, learn and grow. Our safe, affordable, and quality outdoor and environmental programmes are designed to educate, challenge and inspire.