Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Adventure Journeys are available with EcoWalks Tours.

EcoWalks Tours are proud to be assisting young Australians to develop their personal, social and practical skills within the Duke of Edinburgh Award program since 2020.

Duke of Edinburgh Practice and Qualifying Adventure Journeys

The purpose of the Adventure Journey is to discover a spirit of adventure whilst developing communication, resilience and leadership skills. So, when you book your school group with EcoWalks Tours, we will empower your group members to plan, participate and complete their Adventure Journeys collaboratively.

Included in your Adventurous Journey booking is a pre-departure briefing with an online Q & A session, accommodation as well as the supervising of all participants and navigation equipment throughout the practice and or qualifier.

Bronze Award – $297pp

We offer Bronze Award Adventure Journey participants the following inclusions:

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • 2-day 1-night hiking package
  • Campsite or dorm style accommodation
  • National Parks entry fees

“A challenging but really rewarding hike through Berowra Valley. Alan and Akira were well organised, and the briefings before each hike meant we always knew what to expect. They kept us safe by meeting us at every slippery creek crossing, and their encouragement on the steep climbs helped me push through. Seeing the waratahs and walking the marshland boardwalk were my highlights. I would definitely recommend EcoWalks Tours for anyone’s Duke of Ed AJ.” – Mia, Bronze AJ Participant.

Next dates:

  • Thursday 17th and Friday 18th December
  • Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April 2027

Click on the ‘Book Now’ button below and select Bronze Award tab for more details.

Silver Award – $446pp

Silver Award Adventure Journey participants will enjoy the best hiking trails and camping accommodation Sydney has to offer. This package includes:

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • 3-day 2-night hiking package
  • Campsite accommodation
  • National Park entry fees

Next dates:

  • Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th December
  • Monday 12th to Wedneday 14th April 2027

Contact our office to learn more about our Silver Award hiking package.

Silver Award Combo – $594pp

We do have our popular Silver Combo too.

This includes both the practice and qualifier in one expedition:

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • 4-day 3-night hiking package
  • Camp/dorm style accommodation
  • National Park entry fees

“I completed a qualifying Duke of Edinburgh hike with Alan, and I can honestly say it was unlike any other hike I’ve done. He worked hard to ensure we got the most out of the experience while maintaining safe conditions, and it genuinely felt like we were qualifying for our award. The hike was both fun and rewarding—we enjoyed beautiful views and learned interesting facts along the way. Alan was respectful, flexible, and happy to let us take the lead in shaping the hike and our overall experience.” – Ruby, Silver Combo AJ Hike Participant.

Next dates:

  • Monday 14th to Thursday 17th December
  • Monday 12th to Thursday 15th April 2027

Click on the ‘Book Now’ button below and select Silver Award tab for more details.

Gold Award – $594pp

Gold Award Adventure Journey participants will be challenged but well supported throughout their experience. Our Gold Award participants will enjoy the best hiking package available within the Sydney region. This package includes the following:

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • 4-day 3-night hiking package
  • Remote camping and dorm accommodation
  • National Park entry fees

Next dates:

  • Monday 14th to Thursday 17th December
  • Monday 12th to Thursday 15th April 2027

Contact our office to learn more about our Gold Award hiking package.

Gold Award Combo – $743pp

If you are seeking a combination of a practice and qualifier adventure journey, then we offer this combination too.

This Gold Award hiking combo is a 1 day practice and a 4 day qualifier.

“Great scenic hike and definitely loved it. Alan was very encouraging and helpful fixing every problem that came his way. Akira kept everyone in good spirits the whole hike and had good knowledge of the flora and fauna in the environment. Very professional hike it felt like. Felt very safe at all times and good. Definitely got motivated on the hike to be at my best which was incredible. Overall very good tour guides and a great route and hike over 5 days. Would recommend to everyone.” – Milo, Gold Award Combo AJ Hike Participant.

Next dates:

  • Monday 14th to Friday 18th December
  • Monday 12th to Friday 16th April 2027

Click on the ‘Book Now’ button below and select Combo Gold Award tab for more details.

All Award Adventurous Journeys must have Award Leader approval before registration or booking is completed.

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For further information including cost per person and locations of our Adventurous Journeys please contact our office via info@ecowalktours.com.au or call us on 0406787684.