Silver Adventurous Journey NSW – Qualifying
This 3-day/2-night Silver Adventurous Journey is open to all Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award registered users and is suitable for the Silver Qualifying Journey. You must have your Award Leader’s approval prior to enrolling.
Route: Roseville to Hornsby, Great North Walk
Walking Track Grade: 4
Distance: 44km
Duration
3-days / 2-nights
Upcoming Dates
Ages
14 - 24
The details
This is a generic route and is subject to change
Choosing your Silver Adventurous Journey
I am doing the Duke of Ed Silver Award. I am a Silver Continuer and began my Bronze Award from November 2025, or I am a Silver direct entrant (did not do the Bronze Award).
We recommend attending the Silver Adventurous Journey NSW – Practice first and then join this NSW Silver Qualifying Journey second. You are required to supply all of your own clothing, food, and equipment, and come already knowing how to use this. We will provide adaptive lessons to navigation using a topographic map and field compass, opportunities for group autonomous decision making, and full supervision for the duration of the journey.
I am doing the Duke of Ed Silver Award. I am a Silver Continuer, began by Bronze Award before November 2025, and/or have additional hiking & camping experiences beyond my Duke of Ed Award.
You might meet the criteria for the Award Handbook allowance for Participants with demonstrated competence to be granted a reduced Practice Journey duration. You must have your Award Leader’s approval to pursue this option. See Silver Adventurous Journey NSW – Combo (Shorter Practice Option) for more information.
Roseville to Hornsby Route
Day 1
Arrive promptly at Roseville Train Station for 10.30am. We will do a gear and food check to ensure everyone has what they need. A review of group management and hiking safety will be covered before we head out to begin the journey.
The Great North Walk is a classic long-journey connecting Sydney to Newcastle.
A Qualifying Journey is not an exam. If you need guidance or clarification on what to do, simply ask; we are here to help you complete with success!
Day 2
Follow Lane Cover River northerly, passing by several tributary creeks to arrive at your next campsite at Baden Powell Activity Centre. You’re at the final night, so celebrate your successes so far.
Day 3
Cross Thornleigh Train Station and enter Berowra Valley Regional Park. You are now in native bushland. Pass “The Jungo” bush camp and continue north-east along the Benowie Walking Track. Take a well deserved break at Fishponds, before linking back to the Rosemead Trail, which you will use to exit the bushland and return to suburbia, finally ending at Hornsby Train Station at approximate 2pm.
Congratulations, you have completed your Silver Practice or Qualifying Adventurous Journey!