Gold Qualifying trip – Tongariro National Park

QUALIFYING TRIP

If you have already completed your training, this is a great option to complete your Adventurous Journey for your Gold Award for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.

This 4-day trip will take you into the Tongariro National Park on the Round the Mountain Track.

There will be approximately 8+ hours of purposeful activity each day (this will included tramping/camping/cooking).. You will do a range of on-track and off-track activities designed to extend your knowledge of navigation, team building, leadership skills and environmental stewardship.

Our experienced instructors are passionate outdoor educators who have your safety and well-being at the top of their priorities.

Day 1
Gear check, travel to National Park, walk Whakapapa village to Waihahonu Hut, debrief and route plan for the day ahead.

Day 2
Waihahonu Hut to Rangipo Hut (14.4km), debrief.

Day 3
Rangipo Hut to Mangaturuturu Hut (25.2km), debrief.

Day 4
Mangaturuturu Hut to Whakapapa (20.7km), debrief, travel back to Rotorua