DUKE OF ED

WITH A DIFFERENCE

PURPOSE-BASED DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMS ✨🌎
Fun. Adventure. Impact.

We currently offer two programs - here’s a breakdown:

CARING FOR COUNTRY

Duration: 6 days (5 nights)
Location: Pittwater YHA
Cost: $1290

Designed for Silver and Gold Adventurous Journey students!
Can also be used as a Gold Residential Project. 

Students engage in daily conservation activities like bush regeneration, cultural learning, and habitat restoration, while exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, connecting with local wildlife, and enjoying outdoor adventures like swimming, paddling, and cooking on the fire. Basic dorm-style accommodation means a roof over your head & no need to carry your tent around with you!

Here’s what to expect:

  • 6 Days of Outdoor Adventure, Cultural Immersion & Conservation

  • Learn from Aboriginal facilitators about Culture and Connection to Country

  • Get hands-on with bush regeneration and plant propagation

  • Strengthen teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership skills

  • Experience the beauty of Ku-Ring-Gai NP and create lifelong memories

Duke of Ed students cleaning Manly beach and removing plastic debris while wearing gloves, with baskets and Manly Wharf in the background.
Aerial view of a group of Duke of Ed students on a rocky outcrop overlooking a Pittwater.
Group of Duke of Ed students paddleboarding on the calm waters of Pittwater.

RESHAPING WASTE

Duration: 5 days (4 nights)
Location: Narrabeen Lakeside Caravan Park
Cost: $1190

Designed for Gold Residential Project students.
Can be used as a Silver or Gold Adventurous Journey with prior Award Leader approval.

Students actively combat pollution, restore coastal habitats, and save waste from landfill through hands-on conservation efforts like kayak cleanups, biodiversity surveys, and plastic recycling/textile upcycling. Basic dorm-style accommodation means a roof over your head & no need to carry your tent around with you!

Here’s what to expect:

  • 5 Days of Purposeful Conservation & Environmental Action

  • Contribute to real-world conservation projects, like habitat restoration and recycling

  • Learn from conservation experts while getting hands-on with impactful environmental work

  • Build leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

  • Ignite your passion for protecting the planet and create lifelong memories

FAQs ANSWERED

Our Caring for Country Program runs twice each holidays, and our Reshaping Waste Program runs once each holidays. 

You can do both of our programs, but you cannot complete the same program twice. You must ensure your program choice is approved by your award leader prior to registration!

In line with DofE requirements, students will self-cater and stay in basic dorm-style accommodation (linen is provided).

Both programs adhere to all the requirements laid out in the current (Feb 2024 version) Duke of Ed Handbook. If your award leader requires any further detail from us please reach out. 

Once registered, students will receive a full packing list and all other preparation details.

Our programs are limited to 21 students, making up 3 sub groups of 7. There will be two leaders on every trip. 

We can also work with schools individually to put together a customised trip for their students. Please get in touch if this applies to you.

Here’s what past students have to say …

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to challenge myself, and learn about new topics. The dorms are comfy, and the location is so peaceful! The supervisors were highly enthusiastic and supportive. I could not recommend this more to anyone doing their Duke of Ed!"

    Fay - Silver Adventurous Journey

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "One of the best Duke Of Ed experiences ever. I had such a blast! Our guides were the best Duke of Ed leaders and made the whole experience so valuable and enjoyable. Such a nice place and awesome program."

    Ryka - Gold Adventurous Journey

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I found the program to fascinating and definitely got a lot out of the experience. I was nervous about going alone but the guides were welcoming and by the end we were all great friends. I highly recommend this camp to anyone doing gold or even silver duke of ed."

    Mitchell - Gold Residential

BOOKING

To see upcoming dates and book your spot, click the green "Book Now" button below.
Avoid website fees by booking directly over the phone!

Residential students can book either the Caring for Country or Reshaping Waste programs.

AJ students are advised to attend the Caring for Country program unless special permission has been given by an award leader in exceptional circumstances. 

Group of Duke of Ed students playing cards at an outdoor table at Pittwater with trees in the background.
duke of ed students beach clean up nurdles plastic pollution gold award silver award residential adventurous journey
Reshaping Waste recycling plastic machinery
duke of ed students Reshaping Waste recycling conservation gold award silver award residential adventurous journey
duke of ed students remote view point national park hike walk gold award silver award residential adventurous journey
duke of ed students talk fire trail Bush to Bowl aboriginal educator gold award silver award residential adventurous journey
duke of ed students swimming remote swim spot gold award silver award residential adventurous journey

Contact us.

Assessor and Dukes Coordinator:
Katie Brooks — 0420 202 292
or
The Pittwater Eco Adventures Team:
Shared — 0436 808 528