Adventurous Journey

Our journey
partners.

Auckland Challenge works with other Recognised Activity Providers to bring you a range of journeys. Find out about upcoming journeys from our partners below, along with how they can help your Award and the subsidies and discounts available to Auckland Challenge participants.

Partners

Choose your adventure

View upcoming journeys and events from each partner, visit their website, or email them directly. You’ll find all journeys from all partners on our Events page.

Adventure Specialties Trust

Come on an adventure with us! Choose from sea kayaking, trail riding and tramping.

Adventure Specialties Trust runs Duke of Ed Adventurous Journeys for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Join one of our upcoming journeys or get together a group of friends and create your own journey.

AdventureWorks

AdventureWorks is an accredited provider of the Adventurous Journey section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. They offer reliable, safe and well-organised events that engage students and leave them excited to carry on to the next level.

All events are managed according to an independently audited safety management system. Instructors are qualified and enthusiastic, and every event is supported by a dedicated programme coordinator.

Afoot

Afoot provides journeys to a variety of destinations, suited to the knowledge, experience and age of students. Trips are suitable for international students and groups undertaking Adventurous Journeys.

They also provide Bronze, Silver and Gold training modules, and act as Award Leader for schools and students if required.

Auckland Sea Kayaks

Auckland Sea Kayaks specialise in marine-based journeys for all levels of the Award. They use a progression model that trains, educates and empowers students to explore the outdoors safely and independently.

Bigfoot Adventures

Bigfoot Adventures offers a fun and interactive way to achieve the Adventurous Journey component for Aotearoa New Zealand and international participants. With qualified, experienced outdoor instructors, you can go straight from the couch to the bush, sea kayaking or mountain biking.

They regularly run trips across the Upper North Island, and are happy to take your group anywhere in Aotearoa, at any time.

NZ Sailing Trust

The New Zealand Sailing Trust offers transformative sailing experiences. Their programmes build life skills like communication, respect, teamwork and leadership aboard world-class yachts.

Participants gain confidence, resilience and a deep appreciation for the ocean while overcoming challenges and forming lifelong memories.

The Spirit of Adventure Trust

An empowering and life-changing opportunity. A voyage on Spirit of New Zealand will empower you to become whoever you want to be.

It’s a great way to build courage, unlock your potential, learn leadership and resilience, and make lifelong friends.

Not sure which journey suits you?

Talk to us and we’ll help you choose, or plan your own journey with a group of friends.