Guides Centenary

Gold Challenge Events

The Centenary Gold Challenge is for those Guides who want to extend themselves. It is not part of the Centenary Challenge badge but rather an ‘extra challenge’ for those who choose it.

In return for the enormous effort required to complete the Centenary Gold Challenge and the Centenary Challenge badge before 31 December 2010, each Guide who completes both of them is eligible to participate in a special Guiding event. Guides are only able to participate in ONE of these challenge events.

Below are the proposed Gold Centenary events to be held next year. Events will only proceed if there is enough interest in them and minimum numbers are reached. To help us decide which events to run, an Expression of Interest form is provided after the list of events.

If you intend completing the Gold Centenary Challenge by 31 December 2010, please complete the form and click on the ‘submit form’ button.

We’ll be accepting the Expressions of Interest up until Friday 24 September. Final events and details of how to apply will be published in the Gold Centenary Events booklet available to download on the Centenary website in mid October.

CAPITAL CAPERS - SYDNEY
When?	September - October 2011
Where?	Sydney
What?	Visit Guide Properties starting at Glengarry for a Sydney base, then go to the Aquarium, Museum, climb Centrepoint Tower, take a Ferry ride under the Harbour Bridge, visit Taronga Zoo. Journey to one of our Beach Properties (Central Coast 1.5 hours away, South Coast 2 hours away) and have surfing lessons and free time at the beach. You will then journey to the Blue Mountains where they will stay at a beautiful property in the bush, where you will go hiking, visit the Three Sisters, ride the scenic railway and more!
Who?	10-17 year olds

CAPITAL CAPERS - HOBART
When?	September - October 2011
Where?	Hobart
What?	More information to come
Who?	10-17 year olds

CAPITAL CAPERS - MELBOURNE
When?	September - October 2011
Where?	Melbourne
What?	More information to come
Who?	10-17 year olds

CAPITAL CAPERS - PERTH
When?	September - October 2011
Where?	Perth
What?	More information to come
Who?	10-17 year olds

EXPERIENCE NZ
When?	July 2011
Where?	North Island, New Zealand
What?	Visit Kelly Tarltons Underwater World; Descend up the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere – Skytower; Stay at the beautiful Bay of Islands an historic and maritime park of over 144 islands. Visit the very first capital of NZ, the village of Russell; Board the Cape Runner and travel along 90 mile Beach, toboggan the sand dunes; Join a guided tour through the enchanting Waitomo Caves; Visit the cultural centre of New Zealand, Rotorua with geysers and thermal mud pools; Be entertained by a Maori Concert Party; Gondola and luge down Mt Ngongotaha; Watch and join in the NZ Farm Show; Take the Cable Car up Mt Victoria, Wellington. Choose from additional options of skiing in the Central Plateau, jetboating to the Huka Falls, horse riding or learn the ropes at the Rocks & Ropes Course
Cost?	Package $1495 including accommodation, coach travel & entry into attractions
Who?	14 years and older

MEXICAN FIESTA - 100 New Year Wishes
When?	29 Dec 2011 - 06 Jan 2012
Where?	Our Cabaña, Mexico
What?	Each New Year millions of people around the world make a wish for the coming year for themselves and others. At Our Cabaña we will make wishes come true for our participants and for the local families that we have helped and supported throughout the year by inviting them to a special party to honor the achievements of the construction of the 4 houses that represent the 4 World Centers.
Cost?	$ 5,050
Who?	tba

SKI FRENZY
When?	July 2011
Where?	Snowfields, NSW & ACT
What?	6 days accommodation, food, coach from Sydney and return, park entry fees, ski/snowboard Hire, 4 days on the snow, night time activities, 2 days of travel/activities in Canberra on way there and back. Additional costs ranging from $250 to $300 for lessons and lift passes; depending on ability
Who?	9 years and older

TALK TO THE TURTLES
When?	9 - 15 Jan 2011
Where?	Mon Repos, Bundaberg, QLD
What?	At Mon Repos, a small stretch of beach 15 km east of Bundaberg in Southern Queensland many people visit each year to watch nesting and hatching turtles. The largest concentration of huge nesting loggerhead turtles emerge from the sea at night and drag themselves up the sand to lay their eggs. This Centenary Gold Challenge Event gives you the opportunity to witness this age-old ritual visiting the rookery at night and during the day, surfing at the local beach and visiting local attractions.
Who?	10-14 year olds

FREMANTLE FROLICS
When?	8 - 12 Oct 2011
Where?	Fremantle
What?	Experience the maritime influence of Fremantle. Fremantle Gaol, HMAS Stirling, Austal Ships, River Cruise and more.
Who?	10-15 year olds
Cost?	$ 600

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