The DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
CAREFULLY DESIGNED PROGRAMS
Dynamic programs challenging your students and providing vital skills to help them thrive.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD
Whether you are a school Award Leader or an individual looking to complete your Adventurous Journey, we’ll ensure you get the most out of your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We guide your students on memorable journeys through amazing landscapes and run multiple Open Expeditions designed for all individuals wanting to participate in Adventurous Journeys outside of school.
EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH LIFE SKILLS
As an activity provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, we have created challenging courses across New South Wales and Western Australia that encourage students to form a positive relationship with the natural world, each other, and themselves.
Working to the requirements of the Award and under the guidance of qualified instructors, students put themselves to the test through a variety of hands-on activities, across all manner of terrain, in all kinds of conditions.
We provide all the necessary gear and safety equipment needed to complete your school program.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Bronze Hiking Expedition (14th - 15th April 2025)
Margaret River Region
$290
Follow the Cape to Cape Track for your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journey with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Bronze Award requirements.
This 2-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket and pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Silver Hiking Expedition (14th - 16th April 2025)
Margaret River Region
$451
Follow the Cape to Cape Track for your Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journey with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Silver Award requirements.
This 3-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket and pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Gold Hiking Expedition (14th - 17th April 2025)
Margaret River Region
$658
Journey along the Cape to Cape Track for your Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journey with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Gold Award requirements.
This 4-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket and pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Discover new friends .........
Our expeditions are open to all students, from a wide range of backgrounds.
NEW SOUTH WALES
Bronze Hiking Expedition (9 - 10 December 2024)
Bangadilly National Park
$277
Explore Bangadilly National Park for your Bronze Hiking Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journey with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Bronze Award requirements.
This 2-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket and pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Silver Hiking Expedition (9 - 11 December 2024)
Bangadilly National Park and Belanglo State Forest
$430
Journey through Bangadilly National Park, and our private property in the Southern Highlands for your Silver Hiking Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Adventurous Journey with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Silver Award requirements.
This 3-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket and pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Discover new friends .........
Our expeditions are open to all students, from a wide range of backgrounds.
Bronze Canoe Expedition (9 - 10 December 2024)
Hawkesbury River
$314
Start your Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with a Canoe Adventurous Journey along the mighty Hawkesbury River with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Bronze Award requirements.
This 2-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket, pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Silver Canoe Expedition (9 - 11 December 2024)
Hawkesbury River
$545
Continue your Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with a Canoe Adventurous Journey along the mighty Hawkesbury River with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Silver Award requirements.
This 3-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket, pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Gold Canoe Expedition (9 - 12 December 2024)
Hawkesbury River
$774
Finish your Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with a Canoe Adventurous Journey along the mighty Hawkesbury River with OEG. You will be accompanied by two qualified instructors who will guide you through the Gold Award requirements.
This 4-day expedition can be used as either the practice or qualifying journey and includes a backpack, rain jacket, pants, sleeping mat, tent, cooking stove and fuel.
Special Considerations
Shorter Practice Options
If you have completed a previous level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, you may be eligible to complete a shorter practice expedition. This will need to be discussed with, and approved, by your Award Unit Leader.
Please email dukeofed@oeg.edu.au for information about how we may be able to accommodate this.
The Duke of Ed's PRACTICE AND QUALIFIER ADVENTUROUS JOURNEYS
The Outdoor Education Group has been running Practice and Qualifying Adventurous Journeys for school-exclusive programs for over 11 years.
We manage the preparation, planning, delivery and support the assessment process of all your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programs, reducing the risk, time and resources of managing these internally.
MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUR STUDENTS
We work with schools to ensure the unique needs of your students are met. We deliver powerful Duke of Edinburgh programs for all the Award levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Our rich experience in outdoor education enables us to offer an exciting variety of ways to undertake Adventurous Journeys. Our team will guide your students through preparation and training before their first expedition, teach them vital skills like navigation on their Practice Adventurous Journey, and finally assess their skills during their Qualifying Adventurous Journey.
Duke of Ed's TRAINING DAYS
The Outdoor Education Group provide the Duke of Edinburgh mandatory training days prior to the Adventurous Journey.
Training sessions are used to gauge and refine a team’s competence and strengths while also identifying areas for improvement. They are great for team building and allowing teams to experience a more prolonged outdoor expedition experience.
We provide training days for participants on school grounds, nearby parks or a nature reserve of your choice.
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The Duke Of Edinburgh's Open Adventurous Journeys
Our Open expeditions are available to any student looking to complete their Duke of Ed Adventurous Journey and include exploring some of our country’s most amazing landscapes.
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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR YOUR NEXT DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAM
“Our leader really cared for the students and gave us lots of confidence in our first Duke of Ed.”
Pacific Hills Christian School student
THERE'S ALWAYS MORE TO DISCOVER
CAMP WOMBAROO
Camp Wombaroo provides students with a space for personal development and growth. With over 100 acres of land to explore, your students will leave with new skills and a deeper understanding of themselves.
BUSH CAMP BILOELA
Only 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra, Bush Camp Biloela provides a semi-remote learning environment for your students to pursue their personal best and discover they can achieve more than they know.
JOURNEYS
Invite your students to set off on an unforgettable multi-day journey providing meaningful and authentic learning in amazing and dynamic locations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We will provide the following equipment to all Duke of Ed groups:
- Rain gear
- Backpacks
- Sleeping mats
- Tents
- Cooking stoves and fuel
- Specialist activity equipment, e.g. canoes
- Group 1st Aid kit
- Maps
- Venue appropriate communications devices
Yes. You must use the same journey method for both your practice and qualifying expedition. For example, if you did hiking for your practice, you must hike for your qualifying expedition. The only exception to this is if you do a multi-journey method for your practice, you can do just one of those methods for your qualifying expedition. For example, you could canoe and hike for your practice journey and then just hike for your qualifying journey.
We will cater to your needs and modify your expedition as necessary; this may involve shuttling some of your gear to your campsite, suggesting appropriate activity alternatives, such as canoeing instead of hiking, or even allowing a parent or other carer to join you. The important thing is to get your medical form returned to us as soon as possible, disclosing all information, so adjustments can be made in good time. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is open to all young people aged 14-25, regardless of their ability.
What will count during your program is the number of “purposeful hours” you will complete each day. Purposeful hours are mostly made up of journeying and include setting up/packing down camp, first aid scenarios, skills sessions and anything else that contributes to the goal of your Adventurous Journey. The number of purposeful hours required each day increase with each level:
Bronze – 6 hours. Silver – 7 hours. Gold – 8 hours.
As a very rough indication, you can expect to be journeying the following distances each day:
Hiking daily distance
- Bronze: 6 – 12 km
- Silver: 8 – 14 km
- Gold: 10 – 16 km
Canoeing daily distance
- Bronze: 8 – 15 km
- Silver: 10 – 18 km
- Gold: 12 – 20 km
These distances will depend on the ability and experience level of each group.
You should aim to make your rucksack as light as possible by only taking the things you really need. A good weight guide is as follows:
Bronze – 14kg. Silver – 16kg. Gold – 18kg.
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