Trekking Challenges
See the world, change the world - make a difference to your life and someone else's.
Walk the Great Wall of China
China | 11 days ex Beijing
Step back in time with a hike through history. Experience the grandeur of China's past with a multi day trek along the Great Wall combined with an exhilarating hike up the sacred Taoist mountain of Huashan & visit the extraordinary site of the Terracotta warriors. The price shown is land only so you need to arrange your own flights to arrive any time in Beijing on day 1. Either pay the trip costs yourself (excludes airfares) or you can fundraise $4000 for the cost of the trip (excluding airfares) for your favourite charity where you just pay a personal deposit of $500 at the time of registering.
ChallengeMD! India 2010
Nepal & India | 15 days ex Melbourne
ChallengeMD offers you an action packed and life-changing journey to India in 2010.Trek the Himalayas with Muscular Dystrophy Australia while raising valuable funds and awareness for charity. This journey is not for the fainthearted, you will experience all the joys and realities of India - from the colour and clamour of Delhi to the serene mountain home of the Dalai Lama, the iconic Taj Mahal to venturing off the beaten track in remote mountain villages. Be prepared to be challenged and enthralled by this once in lifetime experience of 'Planet India'!
World Vision NZ Hike For Hope challenge
Nepal & India | 16 days ex New Zealand
World Vision NZ has partnered with RAW Challenges to bring World Vision supporters in New Zealand an action packed and life-changing challenge. This journey is not for the fainthearted, you will experience the realities of Nepal and India in a way that few tourists do. Trek among Nepal's famed mountain peaks, experience the vibrant cities of Kolkata and Kathmandu, and visit rural India where you will be able to view first hand how supporting World Vision's work helps to improve the livelihoods of local communities. The trip price includes a sizable donation component which goes to further the work of World Vision
The Kokoda Track Challenge.
Papua New Guinea | 10 days ex Port Moresby
This Australian led trek on the awesome Kokoda Track will open your eyes to one of Australia's legendary wartime exploits. Challenge yourself to 50 hours of hiking over 90km of steep climbs and descents. Vantage points along the Track reveal magnificent mountain landscapes, and a wide variety of flora and fauna is encountered. Pass through local villages where descendents of the wartime fuzzy wuzzy angels continue to live simple traditional lifestyles while providing a warm welcome to passing trekkers. The Kokoda track can be booked as a private group experience for friends or a Charity - please enquire for more details
Huntington's Victoria Everest Challenge
Nepal | 15 days ex Australia
Walk amidst the world's greatest mountains on a trek to Ama Dablam base camp in the Everest region of Nepal. Ama Dablam is rated as one of the World's most beautiful mountains and for good reason. The thumb shaped peak lies in the heart of the Everest region, surrounded by the World's biggest peaks and with great views of them all.
The Great Ocean Walk
Australia | 3 days ex Melbourne
The Great Ocean walk, only recently opened, is destined to become one of the 'must do' experiences of Australia for anyone who loves the outdoors. You only need to carry a day pack on this walk so you can walk and enjoy the scenery.
The Great Ocean Walk end to end
Australia | 7 days ex Melbourne
The Great Ocean walk, only recently opened, is destined to become one of the 'must do' experiences of Australia for anyone who loves the outdoors. You only need to carry a day pack on this walk so you can walk and enjoy the scenery.
Larapinta Trail Challenge 2010
Australia | 10 days ex Alice Springs
Welcome to the Outback! Central Australia is a rugged land of timeless legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this mythical land takes in a slice of Aboriginal history and culture topped with a large dose of wonder. Discover the outback on the Larapinta trail and Uluru, Kings Canyon & Kata Tjuta while staying in bush camps. The dreamtime heritage and splendor of this ancient land will live on in your memories long after the trip has ended.
OCF Larapinta Trail Trekking Challenge
Australia | 10 days ex Alice Springs
The Oncology Childrens Foundation (OCF) has partnered with RAW Challenges to bring you this extraordinary journey into the Outback! Central Australia is a rugged land of timeless legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this mythical land takes in a slice of Aboriginal history and culture topped with a large dose of wonder. Discover the outback on the Larapinta trail and Uluru, Kings Canyon & Kata Tjuta while staying in bush camps. The dreamtime heritage and splendor of this ancient land will live on in your memories long after the trip has ended.
OCF Mt Blanc Trekking Challenge
France | 9 days ex Milan or Chamonix
The Oncology Childrens Foundation (OCF) has partnered with RAW Challenges to bring you this extraordinary journey into one of the world's great mountain regions. The European Alps offer some of the most spectacular and enjoyable walking in the world and this adventure offers the chance to combine three countries into one trip as we cross the rugged Alps from Switzerland to France and Italy. The trek around Mt. Blanc is one of Europe's best mountain walks and you'll get a chance to appreciate the different cultures, foods and peoples whilst you hike through glorious Alpine scenery.
MS Larapinta Trail Challenge 2010
Australia | 10 days ex Alice Springs
Welcome to the MS Australia Outback challenge! Central Australia is a rugged land of timeless legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this mythical land takes in a slice of Aboriginal history and culture topped with a large dose of wonder. Discover the outback on the Larapinta trail and Uluru, Kings Canyon & Kata Tjuta while staying in bush camps. To Join this trip you will need to personally pay a $500 registration fee which goes towards your trip costs of $2290. Your challenge is then to fundraise $4000 for MS Australia and the remainder of your trip costs ($1790) will then be covered as part of your fundraising target of $4000. (A minimum of $2210 will go to MS Australia). To register please click on the book now link. Your contact at MS Australia is Kerry Hill, please e-mail:khill@mssociety.com.au or call (02) 9468 8341
IWDA Great Ocean Walk
Australia | 3 days ex Melbourne
Join the I.W.D.A. Great Ocean Walk! Walk one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Australia. The I.W.D.A.'s Great Ocean Walk is a 3 day journey for anyone who wants a unique adventure while fundraising to support the work of International Women's Development Agency. After paying your registration fee of $300 you fundraise $1590 for the I.W.D.A. and have your remaining trip costs covered.
Women's Forum Australia Great Ocean Walk
Australia | 3 days ex Melbourne
Join the Women's Forum Australia Great Ocean Walk! Walk one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in Australia with passionate women from the Board, staff and volunteers of Women's Forum Australia. The Great Ocean Walk is a 3 day journey for anyone who wants a unique adventure while fundraising to support the work of Women's Forum Australia. This year we are walking to raise awareness of the importance of work life balance in conjunction with the launch of our newest report 'Reality Check: Work Life Balance'. The fundraising target per person is $1500, which covers trip costs ex-Melbourne and a donation to Women’s Forum Australia. This amount includes the up-front registration fee of $300. All monies raised go toward our Harm Prevention activities and will be tax deductible.
