VENTURE IS MADE UP OF TWO PARTS
PHASE ONE
Expeditions. Choose your adventure from a wide range of choices.
PHASE TWO
Onsite activites with the option of some add on activities
PHASE ONE
30 December 2025 -
4 January 2026
After meeting in Wellington you’ll head off with your expedition group to your very own adventure. There will be heaps to choose from with something for everyone, whether you want to learn a new skill, gain a qualification, expand on an existing interest or passion or just have a chilled out fun time.
You can be sure that each Expedition will showcase the best of the Lower North Island, with plenty of adrenaline, touring, scenery and fun.
Want to extend an existing passion? Or keen to try something completely new?
YOU PICK YOUR EXPEDITION FOR PHASE ONE!
When registering, you choose an expedition, plus a second and third option. Keep an eye on our FACEBOOK page for when registrations and expeditions will be released.
Allocation of expeditions will occur after registrations close later in 2025 and we’ll let you know soon after that which expedition you’re on and who your unit is.
Expeditions vary in size and could have anywhere from 2 – 12 units. These units are made up of 7 – 10 Venturers (a mix of age, nationality and gender) and one lucky leader there to support the unit and participate in the expedition.
PHASE TWO
5 January 2026 -
9 January 2026
With the Phase One Expeditions completed, everyone returns to the Venture Site in Wellington for Phase Two.
Imagine 600+ teenagers in one place, sparking with enthusiasm as they vent their energy through an extensive range of on-site activities, off-site adventures, and evening events. Above all, Phase Two provides four days of choice for you to decide how to spend your time.
It can be as adventurous (or not!) as you like, with as many activities (or time to socialize!) as you wish. The hardest part will be fitting it all in!
On Site Activities in Phase Two
The Venture site will be bursting with activities that you simply rock up and try for as long as you like, as many times as you like. Almost all are included in your Venture fee, and those that are not are at mates-rates.
Some of the on-site activities in the past have included: (take a deep breath!) canoeing and kayaking, rockclimbing and abseiling, aerial crate stacking, construction and destruction zones, archery, swimming and watersports, ice skating, pasta making and escape rooms.
The social hub will be sparking with pool tables, table tennis and arcade games to challenge your mates with and more chilled pastimes to relax, be a little creative or just have some ‘me’ time.
The Rover Cafe will be a hot-spot, serving up your favourite snacks all day and night to make sure you have fire in the belly.
You can do as little or as much as you like – plenty of time to drop in and try something adventurous, as well as spending time hanging with old friends and new.
Off Site Activities / add ons in Phase Two
More details will be coming in 2025 from the Programme Team, but rest assured there will be plenty of choice – shopping and tourist attractions through to burning off some energy and high adrenaline thrills.
Off-site activities are generally on a user pays basis though some will be free.
NIGHTS AT PHASE TWO
Ventures are famous for being non-stop, and this Venture will be no different!
The action continues each day long after the mighty sun has set, with awesome night entertainment to keep things burning deep into the night.
Live bands and DJs and a variety of themed nights are in store to make sure your nights on Phase Two are as epic as your days.
CHOICES, cHOICES, cHOICES- WHAT WILL YOURS be?
True to our favourie phrase – It’s all about choice
At this Venture you can choose to come
- For the whole event 30 December 2025 - 9 January 2026
- Just Phase 1 - 30 December 2025 - 5 January 2026
- Just Phase 2 - 5 January 2026 - 9 January 2026
