Auckland Challenge works with other Recognised Activity Providers to bring you a range of journeys, you can find out about upcoming journeys from our partners below.
This page contains information both on how these partners can help your Award, as well as information on subsidies and discounts available to Auckland Challenge Participants
Our Partners
AdventureWorks
AdventureWorks is an accredited provider of the Adventurous Journey section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. We offer reliable, safe and well organised events that engage students and leave them excited to carry on to the next level! All of our events are managed according to our safety management system which is independently audited. Our instructors are qualified, enthusiastic and fantastic at what they do. All of our events are supported with a personalised service from our dedicated program coordinator.
Enrolment Information
You will need to enrol for AdventureWorks journeys directly through the booking form linked on each journey.
Payment information for each journey will be listed in the journey description. For some journeys you will be charged directly, for others Auckland Challenge will send you an invoice.
Resources
Website: https://www.adventureworks.co.nz
Contact: dofe@adventureworks.co.nz
Upcoming Journeys
This section shows upcoming journeys organised by AdventureWorks in collaboration with Auckland Challenge. These journeys have been arranged for Auckland Challenge and may include: discounted pricing, other benefits, or be exclusive to Auckland Challenge participants.
Two-Day Bronze Adventure
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Bronze Adventure: This journey can be used as either a Practice Journey or a Qualifying Journey, providing a hands-on experience in the great outdoors
Two-Day Silver Training & Practice Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Silver Training & Practice Journey: A hands-on, combined experience in the bush, where students will develop and practice new skills while enjoying the great […]
Two-Day Gold Training & Practice Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Gold Training & Practice Journey: A dynamic and challenging adventure in the bush where students will test and sharpen their skills in the outdoors
Bronze Training day
This journey is run by AdventureWorksBronze Training day: Held at our Avondale base, this training will equip students with the essential skills they need for their journey.
Two-Day Bronze Adventure
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Bronze Adventure: This journey can be used as either a Practice Journey or a Qualifying Journey, providing a hands-on experience in the great outdoors
Three-Day Silver Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksThree-Day Silver Journey: This adventure can serve as both Silver Training and Practice Journey, or as a SilverQualifying Journey, offering students an immersive and rewarding […]
Bronze Training day
This journey is run by AdventureWorksBronze Training day: Held at our Avondale base, this training will equip students with the essential skills they need for their journey.
Two-Day Bronze Adventure
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Bronze Adventure: This journey can be used as either a Practice Journey or a Qualifying Journey, providing a hands-on experience in the great outdoors
Two-Day Silver Training & Practice Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Silver Training & Practice Journey: A hands-on, combined experience in the bush, where students will develop and practice new skills while enjoying the great […]
Two-Day Gold Training & Practice Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksTwo-Day Gold Training & Practice Journey: A dynamic and challenging adventure in the bush where students will test and sharpen their skills in the outdoors
Four-Day Gold Qualifying Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksFour-Day Gold Qualifying Journey: A fun and exciting expedition planned by the students! This journey can take the students anywhere within a 4-hour radius of […]
Three-Day Silver Journey
This journey is run by AdventureWorksThree-Day Silver Journey: This adventure can serve as both Silver Training and Practice Journey, or as a SilverQualifying Journey, offering students an immersive and rewarding […]
Subsidies and Funding
Auckland Challenge works with AdventureWorks to bring discounted journeys and subsidies. This will be marked with a series of letters after each journey:
[F] The journey is free if:
- You are enrolled in Auckland Challenge Inc | MYD, Auckland Challenge Inc | FN, Auckland Challenge Inc | SPORTNZ, or South Auckland | FF (contract participants); AND
- You need the journey to complete your Award; AND
- You have not already used all the funding available to you on other journeys
[D] AdventureWorks has discounted this journey
- The advertised price is a discounted price from AdventureWorks
- You will pay the discounted price
[S] This journey has been subsidised by Auckland Challenge
- Auckland Challenge has worked to subsidise the cost of this journey in addition to the advertised price.
- You will pay the advertised price minus any subsidies
- Eligibility and subsidy amount will be listed in each Journey’s description
Auckland Sea Kayaks
Auckland Sea Kayaks specialise in marine-based journeys for all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. We use a progression model that trains, educates and empowers students to explore the outdoors safely and independently.
https://www.aucklandseakayaks.co.nz/education/the-duke-of-edinburgh-award/
Enrolment Information
You will need to enrol for Auckland Sea Kayaks journeys directly through the booking form linked on each journey.
Payment information for each journey will be listed in the journey description. For some journeys you will be charged directly, for others Auckland Challenge will send you an invoice.
Resources
Website: https://aucklandseakayaks.co.nz
Contact: Nic Mead, info@aucklandseakayaks.co.nz
Upcoming Journeys
This section shows upcoming journeys organised by Auckland Sea Kayaks in collaboration with Auckland Challenge. These journeys have been arranged for Auckland Challenge and may include: discounted pricing, other benefits, or be exclusive to Auckland Challenge participants.
Gold training, practice and qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland Sea Kayaks does specialize in Duke of Edinburgh training and expeditions. This journey covers all the requirements for GOLD award adventurous […]
Gold Residential Project – 5 days
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Participants have the opportunity to share a purposeful experience with people who are not their usual companions and work towards a common […]
Bronze training, practice and qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Silver qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Gold training and practice
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Bronze training and practice
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Bronze Qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Silver training and practice
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Silver training, practice and qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
Gold qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland is one of the world’s most unique sea kayaking locations. It is a region of exceptional natural beauty, volcanic islands, sandy […]
5 Day All Female Sailing and Kayaking Journey
This journey is run by the New Zealand Sailing Trust in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks Designed specifically for young women aged 14-18, this immersive 5-day experience centers on personal […]
Gold training, practice and qualifying
This journey is run by Auckland Sea Kayaks Auckland Sea Kayaks does specialize in Duke of Edinburgh training and expeditions. This journey covers all the requirements for GOLD award adventurous […]
Subsidies and Funding
Auckland Challenge works with Auckland Sea Kayaks to bring discounted journeys and subsidies. This will be marked with a series of letters after each journey:
[F] The journey is free if:
- You are enrolled in Auckland Challenge Inc | MYD, Auckland Challenge Inc | FN, Auckland Challenge Inc | SPORTNZ, or South Auckland | FF (contract participants); AND
- You need the journey to complete your Award; AND
- You have not already used all the funding available to you on other journeys
[D] Auckland Sea Kayaks has discounted this journey
- The advertised price is a discounted price from Auckland Sea Kayaks
- You will pay the discounted price
[S] This journey has been subsidised by Auckland Challenge
- Auckland Challenge has worked to subsidise the cost of this journey in addition to the advertised price.
- You will pay the advertised price minus any subsidies
- Eligibility and subsidy amount will be listed in each Journey’s description
Bigfoot Adventures
Bigfoot Adventures offer a fun and interactive way of achieving the Adventurous Journey component to Aotearoa New Zealand and International award participants! With our qualified and experienced outdoor instructors, you can go straight from the couch to the bush, sea-kayaking, or mountain biking!
Take full advantage of our unique and exhilarating experiences to learn new skills in the outdoors, meet new mates, and empower yourself to tackle whatever life has to throw at you. We can give you the practical know-how to get out and experience the stunning backdrop Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer.
We regularly run trips across the Upper North Island and are also happy to take your group anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand, at any time.
https://www.bigfootadventures.co.nz/duke-of-edinburgh/
Enrolment Information
You will need to enrol for Bigfoot journeys directly through the booking form linked on each journey.
Payment information for each journey will be listed in the journey description. For all journeys you will be charged directly by Bigfoot Adventures.
Resources
Website: hwww.bigfootadventures.co.nz/
Contact: Sarah Blundell, doe@bigfootadventures.co.nz
Upcoming Journeys
This section shows upcoming journeys organised by Bigfoot Adventures. These journeys may include: discounted pricing, other benefits, or be exclusive to Auckland Challenge participants. See journey descriptions for details
Gold Tramping Practice/Qualifier Journey | Great Barrier Island
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to the peak of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Adventurous Journey! At Gold level, we seek to foster a true love of […]
Silver Qualifier | Pinnacles
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your final step in completing your Silver.This qualification will allow you to progress onto the Gold Award! This expedition is student led, […]
Bronze Qualifier | Hunua
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your final step in completing your Bronze Award. This qualification will allow you to progress onto the Silver Award! This is an […]
Bronze Training | Bigfoot Adventures
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your first step in the Adventurous Journey space! At Bronze level, you will gain an introduction to expedition preparation and planning as […]
Silver Mountain Biking Training & Practice | Woodhill Forest
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to the first step towards completing your Adventurous Journey section of your DOE Silver Award! The key focus of this training and practice […]
Bronze Practice | Mahurangi
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your 2nd step in the adventurous journey space!Now that you have completed the Bronze training day, you are ready to embark on […]
Silver Mountain Biking Qualifier | Rotorua
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your final step in completing your Silver.This qualification will allow you to progress onto the Gold Award!This expedition is student led, with […]
Bronze Qualifier | Hunua
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your Final Step in Completing your Bronze Award.This Qualification will allow you to Progress onto the Silver Award! This is an overnight […]
Silver Kayaking Training & Practice | Te Ara Moana
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to the first step towards completing your Adventurous Journey section of your DOE Silver Award!The key focus of this training and practice journey […]
Bronze Practice | Mahurangi
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your 2nd step in the adventurous journey space! Now that you have completed the Bronze training day, you are ready to embark […]
DOE Public Bronze Qualifier | Hunua
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your Final Step in Completing your Bronze Award.This Qualification will allow you to Progress onto the Silver Award! This is an overnight […]
Silver Kayaking Qualifier | Mahurangi Harbour
This journey is run by Bigfoot AdventuresWelcome to your final step in completing your Silver.This qualification will allow you to progress onto the Gold Award!This expedition is student led, with […]
Subsidies and Funding
Some journeys may be discounted or subsidised. This will be marked with a series of letters after each journey:
[F] The journey is free if:
- You are enrolled in Auckland Challenge Inc | MYD, Auckland Challenge Inc | FN, Auckland Challenge Inc | SPORTNZ, or South Auckland | FF (contract participants); AND
- You need the journey to complete your Award; AND
- You have not already used all the funding available to you on other journeys
[D] Bigfoot has discounted this journey
- The advertised price is a discounted price from Bigfoot Adventures
- You will pay the discounted price
[S] This journey has been subsidised by Auckland Challenge
- Auckland Challenge has worked to subsidise the cost of this journey in addition to the advertised price.
- You will pay the advertised price minus any subsidies
- Eligibility and subsidy amount will be listed in each Journey’s description
NZ Sailing Trust
At the New Zealand Sailing Trust, we offer transformative sailing experiences. Our programmes focus on developing essential life skills such as 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.
https://www.nzsailingtrust.com
Enrolment Information
You will need to enrol for NZ Sailing Trust directly through the booking form linked on each journey.
Payment information for each journey will be listed in the journey description. For some journeys you will be charged directly, for others Auckland Challenge will send you an invoice.
Resources
Website: https://www.nzsailingtrust.com/
Contact: info@nzsailingtrust.com
Upcoming Journeys
This section shows upcoming journeys organised by the New Zealand Sailing Trust in collaboration with Auckland Challenge. These journeys have been arranged for Auckland Challenge and may include: discounted pricing, other benefits, or be exclusive to Auckland Challenge participants.
5 Day All Female Sailing and Kayaking Journey
This journey is run by the New Zealand Sailing Trust in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks Designed specifically for young women aged 14-18, this immersive 5-day experience centers on personal […]
Subsidies and Funding
Auckland Challenge works with the NZ Sailing Trust to bring discounted journeys and subsidies. This will be marked with a series of letters after each journey:
[F] The journey is free if:
- You are enrolled in Auckland Challenge Inc | MYD, Auckland Challenge Inc | FN, Auckland Challenge Inc | SPORTNZ, or South Auckland | FF (contract participants); AND
- You need the journey to complete your Award; AND
- You have not already used all the funding available to you on other journeys
[D] NZ Sailing Trust has discounted this journey
- The advertised price is a discounted price from the NZ Sailing Trust
- You will pay the discounted price
[S] This journey has been subsidised by Auckland Challenge
- Auckland Challenge has worked to subsidise the cost of this journey in addition to the advertised price.
- You will pay the advertised price minus any subsidies
- Eligibility and subsidy amount will be listed in each Journey’s description
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.
This programme is the best way to up your courage, unlock your potential, learn leadership, courage, resilience and make lifelong friends. Start your adventure today.
https://www.spiritofadventure.org.nz/
Enrolment Information
You will need to enrol for Spirit of Adventure journeys directly through the booking form linked on each journey.
Payment information for each journey will be listed in the journey description. For some journeys you will be charged directly, for others Auckland Challenge will send you an invoice.
How the Spirit fits in with your Award
The Spirit of Adventure runs both 5 and 10 day voyages, this means they can count for several activities for your Award. The Spirit of Adventure will count for:
5 day Discovery Voyage
- Bronze & Silver Level
- Practice & Qualifying
- Gold Level
- Practice
- Qualifying
- Residential
10 day Development Voyage
- Bronze & Silver Level
- Practice & Qualifying
- Gold Level
- Training*, Practice & Qualifying
- Practice & Residential
- Qualifying & Residential
- The Spirit of Adventure will only count for training at GOLD level, and you are using it for both journeys.
Resources
Website: https://www.spiritofadventure.org.nz
Contact: info@soat.org.nz
Upcoming Journeys
This section shows upcoming journeys organised by the Spirit of Advnture in collaboration with Auckland Challenge.
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
10 DAY DEVELOPMENT VOYAGE
This journey is run by the Spirit of Adventure Trust On Spirit, you’ll improve your communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of […]
Subsidies and Funding
The Spirit of Adventure regularly provides Auckland Challenge with discounted pricing for our participants. Eligibility for this discounted pricing will be listed in each journey’s description. Other discounts and subsidies are marked with a series of letters after each journey’s name
[C] Auckland Challenge will provide a contribution towards the journey if:
- You are enrolled in Auckland Challenge Inc | MYD, Auckland Challenge Inc | FN, Auckland Challenge Inc | SPORTNZ, or South Auckland | FF (contract participants); AND
- You need the journey to complete your Award; AND
- You have not already used all the funding available to you on other journeys
- Please speak with your Award Leader regarding the available contribution
[D] The Spirit of Adventure Trust has discounted this journey
- The advertised price is a discounted price from the Spirit of Adventure
- You will pay the discounted price
- Any eligibility requirements are listed in the journey description
[S] This journey has been subsidised by Auckland Challenge
- Auckland Challenge has worked to subsidise the cost of this journey in addition to the advertised price.
- You will pay the advertised price minus any subsidies
- Eligibility and subsidy amount will be listed in each Journey’s description
[R] This journey has spaces that have been reserved for Auckland Challenge
- The Spirit of Adventure Trust has reserved spaces for Auckland Challenge
- You will pay either a discounted price or deposit
- These spaces have eligibility criteria. Please refer to each journey’s description
Scholarships
The Spirit of Adventure Trust regularly provides Auckland Challenge with reserved spaces on journeys. These spaces normally have specific eligibility requirements and are marked with an [R].
- You will pay a discounted price or contribution only
- You must meet the eligibility requirements listed in each journey’s description
- These reserved places are limited
- You may need to complete a scholarship application from the Spirit of Adventure
- You MUST be registered under an Auckland Challenge controlled Award Unit
If you would like to register your interest for one of the reserved places, please fill in the below form. This will allow us to contact you when a place becomes available. This will not guarantee you a place.