BUSHWORKS.NZ Ltd. offers many trips that suit a range of abilities. Trips that are being offered at the moment are for people wishing to complete the Duke Of Edinburgh's Hillary Award (DOEHA).
There are some conditions that must be met before participants can go on a DOEHA trip;
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Private trips can be organised by arrangement. Please use the contact form to submit your request.
There are some conditions that must be met before participants can go on a DOEHA trip;
- Prior to trips suitable training must be undertaken.
- A gear check is carried out prior to departure and any deficiencies are remedied.
- Trips must consist of 4-7 participants and have a assessor / shadow party.
- Practice Journey - all participants need to undertake the appropriate number of practice journeys. Evidence of appropriate training must be supplied before undertaking further training or trips.
- Qualifying Journey - the qualifying venture must comply with the DOEHA requirements. (See table below) Evidence of appropriate training and practice trips must be supplied before undertaking trips.
- A presentation or project must be completed afterwards.
- Participants must be able to carry a loaded tramping pack over uneven terrain for up to six hours per day.
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Private trips can be organised by arrangement. Please use the contact form to submit your request.
The Expedition Section of the award is primarily concerned with the development of the individual and teamwork.
The Expedition activity at all levels should provide opportunities to:
- Plan and execute a journey - requiring attention to detail and organisational ability.
- Demonstrate enterprise and imagination – by the group organising their own journey.
- Work as a member of a team - all journeys are a group effort.
- Respond to a challenge - either planned or unforeseen.
- Develop self-reliance - through carrying out an unaccompanied journey.
- Develop leadership skills - members of the group have opportunities to take a leading role during different aspects of the journey.
- Recognise the needs and strengths of others - all are involved in mutual support to ensure the success of the journey.
- Make decisions and accept the consequences – the group makes real decisions affecting their well-being.
- Reflect on personal performance - through reviewing progress during training and at the end of the Qualifying Journey.
- Enjoy and appreciate the environment – developing an awareness of the areas visited and issues affecting the environment.