1/2 Day Beginner Bushwalk - OAS 1-3, Joeys and up
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Event Details
When:
Sun 7th Jul 2024 (9am to 1.33pm)
Where:
Royal National Park - Bundeena
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Cost:
Joey - $5.00
Cub - $5.00
Scout - $5.00
Venturer - $5.00
Leaders & Rovers - $5.00
Joey Parent - Free
Region Guides - Free
Registrations:
Open: Sat 1st Jun 2024 (8.39am)
Close: Sat 6th Jul 2024 (5pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 40 people
Coordinator:
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Introduction to bushwalking suitable for OAS 1-3
Additional Information

3-4hr bushwalk in the Royal National Park, The walk begins in the picturesque village of Bundeena

Meeting in the car park on the cnr of Brighton street & loftus street (near the Ferry) Bundeena at 9am.

For those choosing public transport you can catch a train to Cronulla and then a Ferry. https://cronullaferries.com.au/ferries-to-bundeena/

We will follow Jibbon beach loop track, bring a snack/morning tea,  we will stop at the aboriginal carvings before continuing on the loop track

There is no water or toilets on the Jibbon track  so carry at least 1L per person, and use the facilities before we leave the starting point (carpark ammenties)

We aim to return to the car park  by 1.30pm.

For more detailed descriptions of the hike please see:

Jibbon Loop Track walking track (wildwalks.com)

 

Part of the OAS levels is demonstrating that you know what to pack for your hike, for some good information check out the attached participant handbook or the links below.

Youtube - Lotsafreshair "How to pack for a day hike" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay73RVOX2O0&t=344s - the channel itself https://www.youtube.com/c/Lotsafreshair

As a bare minimum you need to have a hat, raincoat, 1L water, emergency snack (eg muesli bar).

note: No Uniform is required ( as cotton is not good for hikes) please just wear your Group Scarf

here is a link for good hiking apparal   Clothes for Hiking - Lotsafreshair

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