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Mount Victoria Beginner Hike

Event Details

When:

Sun 2nd Jul 2023 (12pm) to Mon 3rd Jul 2023 (12pm)

Where:

Mount Victoria Station
Darling Causeway, Mount Victoria NSW
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Cost:

Participant (Adult Member) - Free
Participant (Cub, Scout, Venturer, Rover) - Free

Registrations:

Open: Mon 1st May 2023 (12am)
Close: Fri 5th May 2023 (9am)

Capacity:

Maximum 16 people

Register:

https://events-test.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/952

Coordinator:

Tristan Flores
Tristan.Flores@nsw.scouts.com.au

Account:

GWS Region
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au

Brief Summary:

NSW Public school holidays. 6 km each way. Practice overnight hike during the school holidays. Ideal for older Cubs, Scouts and Venturers on their first overnight hike. No previous bushwalking or camping experience necessary. Good health and fitness required. Bring your opal card. Accompanied by a bushwalking guide with wilderness first aid.

Additional Information

12 noon to 12 noon.

Victoria Falls Road remains open to the trackhead carpark which is also a camping site.

We may include a short afternoon or night walk once the camp is set up.

Bring opal card and spending money to buy some morning tea in town.

Regular trains to Mount Victoria from Sydney. Car parking available at Mount Victoria Station. This station is manned 24 hours.

Route:

Approx. 12 km total distance
Entry level, unsealed Victoria Falls Road. Quiet access road. Gentle pace with regular breaks.
Windy loo toilet on site, however prepare for bush toileting in the event of closure for maintenance.

Campsite:

Camping at a small clearing with a carpark, picnic table and windy loo toilet. Bush toileting and hygiene during hike. Scouts are encouraged to cook meals on fuel stoves.

Scouts can be picked up early on Monday if they have family or sporting commitments. An opportunity for youth members who are adjusting to carrying a loaded pack.

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