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Heathcote (Qualifying) Venue - Heathcote National Park
Cost - $281 incl. GST | Expedition Date | Briefing Date | Status | 12 - 15 July 2010 | 30 June | Closed | 5 - 8 October 2010 | 22 September | BOOKING NOW |
Description: This wild place close to Sydney is a walker's park. See the beauty and diversity of the bush in this rocky reserve. In spring, Gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies. There are plenty of chances to Swim in hidden pools along the gorges. A great way to check out the worlds first National Park.
This is the perfect walk if you are looking for a cheaper way of completing a gold walk with good public transport to Sydney.
There is a compulsory briefing session for all of our journeys to help students to prepare. These sessions begin at 7 pm and are held at The Collaroy Centre, Homestead Ave, Collaroy |
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Kosciuszko (Qualifying) Venue - Kosciuszko National Park
Cost - $660 incl. GST Expedition Date | Briefing Date | Status | 12 - 16 April 2010 | 31 March | Closed | 13 - 17 December 2010 | 8 December | BOOKING NOW |
 Check out photos of this walk on Flickr
IMPORTANT! Bookings close 1 week prior to the briefing Description: Discover the purity of Australia’s alpine areas as you challenge yourself to summit the 10 highest peaks on the mainland of Australia. This 5 day expedition requires students to navigate from The Collaroy Centre to Charlottes Pass and through Kosciuszko National Parks’ Main Range. Experience hiking above the tree line (with the possibility of snow) and test your technical navigation skills with plenty of off -track hiking. A perfect way to complete the adventurous journeys component of your Duke’s award. There is a compulsory briefing session for all of our journeys to help students to prepare. These sessions begin at 7 pm and are held at The Collaroy Centre, Homestead Ave, Collaroy |
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New Zealand (combined Practice and Qualifying)
Venue - Christchurch, New Zealand
Cost - $1800.00 per person excluding airfares when booking before 18th November 2010
Dates - 6 - 16 January 2011 Positions are limited secure your position now! Expedition Date
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IMPORTANT: Price does not include Flights to and from Christchurch. Check out photos of this walk on Flickr How to Book If you are interested in completing this expedition please complete a Booking Form. To Secure your position please send a 50% deposit by Wednesday 18th November, 2010. Or place no comitment expresion of intrest by contacting us at
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Description: A perfect way to complete the adventurous journeys component of your Duke’s award. There is a compulsory briefing session for all of our journeys to help students to prepare. These sessions begin at 7 pm and are held at The Collaroy Centre, Homestead Ave, Collaroy |
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TASMANIA (Qualifying and Practice walks) Cost - $660.00 per hike Dates - 17 - 21 January, 2011 - Practice - Freycinet Penincular Dates - 22 - 26 January, 2011 - Qualifying - Walls of Jerusalem Description: New to our open bookings! The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is located less than two hours from Launceston, right next to the well known Lake St Clair National Park which has the popular Overland Track. This park is just as beautiful as its next door neighbour, without the crowds. An absolutely fantastic place to walk where you will certainly be impressed by the tall cliffs, soft cushion plants, native needle pines, crystal clear lakes and tarns.
A perfect way to complete the adventurous journeys component of your Duke’s award. Dates:
| Expedition Date | Briefing Date | Status | | | | | 17-21 January 2011 Practice | 22nd December 2010 | BOOKING NOW | 22-26 January 2011 Qualifying | 22nd December 2010 | BOOKING NOW |
Check out images for the practice and Qualifying IMPORTANT! Bookings Close 6 week prior to the briefing NB: Students are required to make their own way to Launceston Airport, as such the cost of flights are not included. |
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Gold (Practice Only) Venue - Yarramalong to Wondabyne Station Cost - $281 incl. GST Dates 2010:
| Expedition Date | Briefing Date | Status | 6 - 9 April 2010 | 31 March | Closed | 5 - 8 July 2010 | 30 June | Closed | 27 - 30 September 2010 | 22 September | BOOKING NOW | 13 - 16 December 2010 | 8 December | BOOKING NOW |
IMPORTANT! Bookings close 1 week prior to the briefing Description:Yarramalong to Wondabyne Stn takes in a significant section of the Great North Walk, a trail running from Newcastle to Sydney. The first two days of the journey is through the lush farming valleys located west of the central coast before traversing the sandstone rim that surround the Hawkesbury River at its mouth. The hike finishes at Wondabyne Stn a quirky stn on the northern banks of the Hawkesbury not accessible by road. This hike is a perfect way to hone your skills before taking on the challenge of your final Gold qualifying hike. There is a compulsory briefing session for all of our journeys to help students to prepare for their journeys. These sessions begin at 7 pm and are held at The Collaroy Centre, Homestead Ave, Collaroy |
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