Ellas Queen Scout Hike
Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook NSW (opposite Cherrybrook Shopping Centre)
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Close: Fri 15th Dec 2023 (3pm)
michelle.crowther@nsw.scouts.com.au
gl.1stkellyville@nsw.scouts.com.au
Ella is leading a 4 day hike to complete her Adventurous Journey for her Queens Scout Award.
Cost is $32, plus OPAL card is needed for transport. Payment to be made in cash.
Particpants will be hiking the last section of the Great North Walk from Cherrybrook to Circular Key (starting on the Callicoma Walk, joining Great North Walk at Jungo Camp ground)
DAY 1: Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre to Baden Powell Activity Centre
Walking Distance: ~6 km
DAY 2: BP Activity Centre to Chatswood Scout Hall
Walking Distance: ~15.5 km
DAY 3: Chatswood Scout Hall to Cockatoo Island
Walking Distance: ~17.2 km
DAY 4: Explore Cockatoo Island, then ferry to Circular Quay
Walking Distance: ~ 4 km
End Point: Circular Quay Train Station (train back to Blacktown Station for pick-up)
Supervising leader will be doing a food drop at Chatswood Scout Hall at end of Day 2, so food for night 2 onwards can be given to Supervising leader for this.
Meal plan
Participants need 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts and snacks
There will be some shops on day 1 and days 3 & 4 for treats/drinks/ice creams, however must not rely on these for meals.
Group Equipment
Patrol will arrange to share cooking equipment, 1 set between 2 people
SPOT PST will be shared
What to bring
Pack
Tent
Stove
Sleeping Bag + Mat
Minimal Clothes
Swimmers
Small towel
Weather protection
Personal hygeine
Personal first aid & survival kit
Water bottles & water
Opal card
Money for treats
Important
The weather forecast is for high temperatures on Saturday. The hike plan has options to reduce pack weight and/or shorten the hike length for the day if participants are concerned about fatigue. The patrol can adjusts plan as needed to ensure the safety of the group. The supervising leader will be advised of any changes to the plan.
Swimming will be allowed only if there is a leader or Rover attending with basic water rescue qualifications.
Boating activities are listed because participants will be taking a public ferry to/from Cockatoo Island.