Scouts
Youth Eligibility:
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Born on or after 29 December 2010 and on or before 28 December 2015 (i.e. not have had your 15th birthday).
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Be an invested Scout and have completed Outdoor Adventure Skills Camping Stage 4 as a minimum, prior to departure.
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A minimum of ten (10) nights camping in a tent within Scouting, with at least three (3) of them consecutive within 12 months of departure.
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A good level of fitness and strength is required. Participants are expected to walk over 10 km per day and required to carry their own bags.
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Must be recommended as suitable to attend by your Scout Leader and Group Leader and be approved by the Contingent Leader and your Branch Headquarters.
My Experience
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The adventure begins as the Australian Contingent departs for New Zealand on 26 December 2026.
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The first stop is Auckland, where participants will enjoy two days of organised activities, exploration, and time to settle in as a Contingent.
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On 28 December 2026, the journey continues to the Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton, where the Aotearoa New Zealand Scout Jamboree officially begins.
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After an unforgettable Jamboree experience, the Contingent will make its way home, returning to Australia on 8 January 2027.
