When do registrations open?
Early February 2025.
When do registrations close?
June 30th. It is possible to register after this date but expedition options will be limited.
Where do I pay my deposit and other payments?
Credit card options and payment details are on the status tab of your online application. Our bank account and other payment options are on the Money, Money, Money page.
I’m an Australian – how do I register?
G’day mate, you need to register via the Australian Contingent rego system – head over to
https://scouts.com.au/event/nzv2026/
to register and check out the facey
https://www.facebook.com/NZVentureAu
I’m from overseas – can I register directly on your website?
With the exception of Scouts Australia members, you can. See our eligibility requirements. If a contingent is formed from your country you will need to be part of that contingent.
I don’t belong to Scouts but am the same age group in a similar youth organisation – how do I register?
Complete the online registration form when it opens in February and we’ll be in touch to follow up with the youth organisation you belong to.
Can I be sure I’ll get to do the expedition I choose?
You will be asked to select three expedition preferences. We try our hardest to make sure you’ll get either your first or second choice. Order of registration (application submitted and deposit paid) is taken into consideration.
When will I know which expedition I’m doing?
August. There is a lot of work that goes into making sure that as many people as possible get their first or second choice.
What if I change my mind about which expeditions I’ve selected?
What do I do with stuff that I don’t need for the expedition phase but want for phase 2?
We will have a system in place so you can label your gear and send it to the main site from the launch day site, and have it ready and waiting when you get to Brookfield on the 4th.
I’m flying to Wellington. What time do I need to book flights?
You need to be at the launch site in Wellington by 12 midday, so a morning flight.
How do I get from the airport?
We are providing a free shuttle service on Launch Day – you’ll be asked to book your place closer to the time.
Can I get picked up and dropped off at the Ferry terminal?
Sure, just remember that you need to be at the Venture launch site by 12md on the 30th and a sailing later than midmorning to head home would be best.
What about getting back to Wellington after Venture?
We will be providing a shuttle back to Wellington airport. You need to allow an hour to get to the airport and half an hour check-in so try to book your flights for the afternoon of the 9th.
I’m driving to Venture, or being dropped off – where do I need to go on launch day?
You need to arrive at our site in central Wellington between 9am and 12md.
What is happening with private vehicle while we’re on expedition?
We will have a secure parking area where vehicles will be stored. Once back at the Venture site on January 4th we will provide transport for you to collect your vehicle and bring it to Brookfield..
When do we need to leave site by on the last day – 9th January?
We ask that everyone is offsite by lunchtime (there will be no lunch provided on the 9th) so that we can start returning the site to ts preVenture condition, so it’s effectively a worksite.
Do we come to Venture in Troops (or as a unit) like Jamboree?
No, everyone needs to register individually and once at Venture you camp with your expedition group, though you can still hang out with whoever you want to during phase 2. You might choose to travel to Venture with friends from your home unit.
NB: International participants – If a contingent is formed you will travel as a contingent and you are under the jurisdiction of the contingent before and after the Venture.
Do I need my own tent?
Yep. Regardless of what expedition you are on, and what sleeping arrangements they have in place, you will need a tent just for you when you are back onsite at Brookfield (Wellington)
Do we need to cook our own meals?
Phase 2 is fully catered. Phase 1 will depend on your expedition – for example if you are tramping we won’t be dropping in with a three course meal. Some expeditions will be fully catered and others may have a component of shared cooking. The expedition Leader will share this information with you.
Do Leaders have to come from my Unit so we have enough adults?
Everyone comes to Venture as individuals so it doesn’t matter where you come from. Your leaders are most welcome to attend as well – either as unit leaders or staff, but they don’t have to come just so you can attend.
Does Venture have an open day?
No. Venture is a bit of a moving beast. During phase 2 more than half of the participants will be offsite for at least part of every day so it’s impossible to stage a day for visitors.
Do we need to wear/bring uniform at all?
No.
If you still have questions regarding AdVenture’26 email registrations@venture.scouts.nz with your enquiry.