"My advice for any other kids thinking about doing a big tramp: 'Don’t let a bird steal your bag!' Aria Willson, aged ten, learns just how far she can walk after spending her FMC Youth Expedition Scholarship on a six-day tramp with her mum.
By Micah Boyd, Jasmine Boyd, Rosie James, Evan Faithful, Amelie Nekrosius OTNZ Waikato/Whakatane High Schoolers set out on a challenging adventure through Tongariro for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Our team of 6 set out for a 3-day hike in the Tongariro National Park, well [...]
By Denika Clooney, Lilly Andrews, Joshua Scheeper, and Chanelle Groenewald Otamatea High School students learn the importance of leadership during their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Lilly In the early morning of the 11th of December, our qualifying tramp officially started at Top Forks Hut on [...]
By Sam Bell Youth Award Grant - Five Hamilton Christian School students head to the Kaimanawa Range for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. Read on to hear how their epic adventure unfolded... On September 19 2025, we headed off on our final Duke of Edinburgh [...]
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