Aeroplane Hills Night Hike

Event Details

When:

Fri 22nd Nov 2019 (8pm) to Sat 23rd Nov 2019 (4pm)

Where:

Wentworth Falls Station
Station Street, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782
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Cost:

Participant (Scout, Venturer, Rover, Leader) - Free

Registrations:

Open: Fri 28th Jun 2019 (12am)
Close: Fri 8th Nov 2019 (8pm)

https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/227

Coordinator:

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

Account:

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

Brief Summary:

Experience walking in the bush after dark. Based in the Blue Mountains National Park - Kings Tableland and Ingar. Approx. distance 10.8 km (Friday) + 10.8 km (Saturday). We encourage youth members who identify with a disability to join us. Participants will be accompanied by an adventurous activity guide or instructor.

Additional Information

Regular trains to Wentworth Falls from Sydney. Car parking available at Wentworth Falls Station.

Carry minimum overnight gear. Leave town approx. 8 pm on Friday evening. Arrival at site estimated after midnight. Set up camp and sleep. Wake up and cook breakfast. Saturday afternoon pick up Corner of Tablelands Road and Queen Elizabeth Drive after 2 pm or Wentworth Falls Station after 4 pm. Bring some money for afternoon tea.

Camping at Ingar campground. Toilets available. Bush toileting and hygiene during hike. Carparking close by. Walk mostly firetrail. Steady decent from Wentworth Falls to Ingar, steady ascent from Ingar to Wentworth Falls. Scouts are encouraged to cook breakfast on fuel stoves.

Remember to eat dinner before, buy dinner in Wentworth Falls or bring something easy. Scouts can be picked up early on Saturday if they have family or sporting commitments. An opportunity for youth members who are adjusting to carrying a loaded pack. Minimal costs involved self catering breakfast and spending money for afternoon tea.

Registrations Closed