Go for Gold! Seven students from Pukekohe High School eagerly embark on their last Qualifying Journey for their Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Five days trekking around Lake Waikaremoana, the group experiences the joys of hut life and the sense of accomplishment that only a hard day's tramp can bring.
Written by his two daughters, Andy Carruthers and family share their exploration of Abel Tasman National Park by kayak. With a backcountry bathroom ranking system, an attempt to sleep under the stars, and a serious debate about wekas, each family member reveals what excites them most about their trip.
How do you avoid the crowds on one of the world's busiest tramps? For Andy Carruthers and members of the NZ Alpine Club, Wellington, trekking across the Tongariro Crossing by moonlight grants not only solitude, but breathtaking views.
Ten teenagers set out for a three-day mission in Hakatere Conservation Park after receiving a FMC Youth Award Grant. With a challenging river crossing and inclement weather, these students apply their backcountry training to safely complete their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Qualifying Adventurous Journey.
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