What is The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award?
Open to anyone aged 14-24, The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes three levels (Bronze, Silver & Gold) and four sections. Skills, Service, Physical Recreation and an Adventurous Journey. At Gold level, participants also complete a Residential Project.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award equips young people for life and work, because not all learning happens in classrooms. Young people design their own Award, set goals and record personal progress. We facilitate opportunities for participants to stretch themselves and track their growth.
Proven to transform the lives of millions of young people, will you join us? Find out more here
History of The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award was founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, Kurt Hahn (German educationalist) and Lord Hunt (leader of the first successful ascent of Everest).
Their idea was about developing youth and initially available only to boys, then two years later great demands launched a female intake.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award has been running in New Zealand since 1963. Today, the Award has expanded to target anyone wanting to develop themselves.
Who delivers The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award in Auckland and New Zealand?
Delivered in New Zealand by licensed organisations like us, we are Approved Activity Providers for The Award:
Are you a school wanting to partner with us?
Social Nature Movement facilitates The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as an extra-curricular activity. Students may enrol for the Bronze Award around Year 10, progress to Silver around Year 11 and Gold around Year 12. Although they do have until their 25th birthday to finish.
Social Nature Movement provides all parts of the Adventurous Journey, led by our skilled, knowledgeable and experienced staff. We have trained in many locations throughout New Zealand and have qualified staff able to go almost anywhere you need!
We work with schools to meet timings, dates and locations that best suit you. Locations are flexible; our teams can travel to locations of your choice. With multiple clients, we can serve 1-100 participants at any one time. Contact us to talk about how we can help!
How does The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award work?
Activities happen under guidance of our Award Leader who manages the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They will supervise, discuss, encourage and motivate participants to reach their goals.
Our assessors - who have relevant knowledge, skills and experiences - help participants with each section of their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Once participants meet the requirements, Social Nature Movement writes a short report and signs their Online Record Book (ORB).
To start your Duke of Edinburgh Award, register here
NCEA credits for The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award participants
Apply for NCEA credits while doing your Duke of Edinburgh Award.
BRONZE AWARD - NZQA Unit Standards (US) Level 1
• Wellbeing – 3 credits (496, v.10)
• Generic CV Building – 2 credits (504, v.8)
• Be interviewed for an informal, one to one, face to face interview – 2 credits (1293, v.7)
• Communicating as part of a team with a routine task – 2 credits (3503, v.6)
• Creating a Presentation – 3 credits (5946, v.8)
SILVER AWARD - NZQA Unit Standards Level 2
• Produce a personal targeted CV – 2 credits (4252, v.8)
• Manage own learning in a programme – 3 credits (7118, v.6)
• Apply a problem-solving method – 3 credits (7123, v.7)
• Communicate in a team or group – 3 credits (9677, v.10)
• Complete a work experience placement – 3 credits (10780, v.5)
• Participate in an informal meeting – 3 credits (10791, v.5)
GOLD AWARD - NZQA Unit Standards Level 3
• Communicate with people from other cultures – 2 credits (1304, v.9)
• Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation – 3 credits (1307, v.8)
• Read texts to research information – 4 credits (2990, v.7)
• Contribute within a team or group which has an objective – 3 credits (9681, v.7)
• Give feedback on performance in the workplace – 3 credits (9705, v.7)
• Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation – 3 credits (11097, v.5)
International Duke of Edinburgh Groups
We manage everything for your Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and completing the Adventurous Journey and Residential sections.
If you are undertaking an International Adventurous Journey, the relevant section is 8.17 and found on pages 99 - 102. For more information, click here...
We can host many groups from around the world. Contact us for an itinerary specific to your group.
Private Duke of Edinburgh Journeys
We cater for individual needs. To book a private journey or for more information; contact us, we will help!
Clothing and Equipment list for the Duke of Edinburgh Award
First Aid kit
Pack
Pack liner
Pack rain cover
Day pack / mission bag
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping mat
Matches/lighter
Cutlery
Knife / multi tool / swiss army knife
Tent / Shelter / Fly / Bivouac
Poles
Wind and Waterproof Jacket
Wind and Waterproof Pants
Insulation (fleece, down, synthetic)
Bottom layer (polypropylene)
Vest
Beanie
Wide brimmed leather hat
Neck scarf
Cooker and fuel
Compass
Map
Boots, gaiters, camp shoes
Socks
Watch
Binoculars
Torch
Pot
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Training's
Bronze $59,
Silver $79,
Gold $99.
Get outside, gain practical skills and do it with us for a cheaper price and better experience!
Our training provides good foundations in all fields of the Adventurous Journey awards. We focus on hands-on practical requirements before going on camp.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: 3 hours; usually after school 16:00-19:00.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Planning Sessions
$79.
Put pen to paper with our Duke of Edinburgh Award planning sessions.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: 16.00-19:00, 3 hours.
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Congratulations on signing up and starting your journey with The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. This is the first step towards achieving the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award; Adventurous Journey.
Aiming to ‘encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery’, participants gain expedition preparation and planning skills as part of teamwork in the great outdoors to build solid foundations for future adventures.
Social Nature Movement has designed events that cater to all levels of experience, including those that have little outdoor experience. At Bronze level participants have the opportunity to develop these skills further during the Bronze Practice Journey and Qualifying Journey.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Bronze Practice Adventurous Journey
$199
Pre-requisites: Bronze Training.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Two days.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Bronze Qualifying Adventurous Journey
$249
Pre-requisites: Bronze Practice.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Two days.
Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
Welcome to the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey section and congratulations on completing the Bronze level! Now that you have fundamental knowledge, skills and experiences in the outdoors, we will help you take the next step in preparing for full independence.
Push it to the next level with us by building on learning developed during The Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Adventurous Journey with all new challenges and novel places to explore. Plan your next adventure so it is unforgettable!
Participants at Silver level are well on their way to achieving with another adventure just waiting around their corner with Social Nature Movement.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Silver Practice Adventurous Journey
$299
Pre-requisites: Silver Training.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Three days.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Silver Qualifying Adventurous Journey
$349
Pre-requisites: Silver Practice.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Three days.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
The result of hard work, persistence and dedication. Welcome to the final and best chapter of The Duke of Edinburgh Award. Participants will plan and lead the expedition in its entirety. Take on the role of leadership and responsibility to get out on adventures at a whole new level.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Gold Practice Adventurous Journey
$399
Pre-requisites: Gold Training.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Three days.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award Gold Qualifying Adventurous Journey
$449
Pre-requisites: Gold Practice.
Dates and locations: You choose.
Duration: Four days.
Financial Help
Apply for a $200 grant with the Federated Mountain Clubs:
Apply for up to $200 with the Participant Assistance Fund from The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Aotearoa New Zealand Hillary Award:
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