Beginners Bushwalking Half Day – OAS 1-3 Joeys and up
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Event Details
When:
Sat 15th Mar 2025 (9.30am to 2.30pm)
Where:
Wolli Creek Station
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Cost:
Participants - $5.00
Adult Helper/Leader - $5.00
South Met AA Team - Free
Registrations:
Open: Sat 22nd Feb 2025 (12am)
Close: Mon 10th Mar 2025 (12am)
Capacity:
Maximum 32 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2286
Coordinator:
Campbell Wilson
campbell.wilson@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
South Metropolitan Region
sm.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
Join us for an exciting beginners bushwalk and develop essential skills for hiking and navigation. From Joeys and up any Youth Members working towards Bushwalking OAS1-3. Based in Southern Sydney, the route extends along the Two Valley Trail. The hike will meet at Wolli Creek station, boarding a train, before beginning the hike at the Bexley North Trailhead hiking back to Wolli Creek Station. Expect beginner-grade tracks, bushland, parkland, and riverside trails, even a flying fox colony. Approx 6.5km. Participants will be accompanied by a Bushwalking guide from the SM Region AA Team.
Additional Information

Suitable for youth members who are learning to bushwalk+ develop and utilise basic navigational skills. 

This route is likely to include bushland, parklands, and riverside walking tracks. Track grades are beginner to medium, with some minor ascents/descents. This hike will involve physical activity . Suitable for OAS1-3 youth members. 

INFORMATION FOR JOEY PARENTS:

We do ask that all Joeys are accompanied by a Leader or Adult for the duration of the event. 

Please also have already completed your ADULT HELPER FORM, and register with your Scout Number to attend the event with your Joey. This form is attached in the Event documents. 

*Note that you will need to have a Working With Children Check number  to complete the ADULT HELPER FORM*

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Hat
  • Backpack
  • Hiking Shoes/Boots or Joggers
  • Water Bottle/s (2L)
  • Food (Self-Catered)
  • Sunscreen (Optional - Leaders will also provide)
  • Insect Repellent (Optional - Leaders will also provide)

PLEASE ALSO BRING YOUR OPAL CARD/BANK CARD FOR TRAIN TRAVEL!

The hike is self-catered so please bring whatever suits your liking. It is important to bring sufficient food for the duration. Choose hearty and nutritious foods that will provide sufficient energy. A recommend food menu is attached in Event Documents. 

Leaders on Site: 

  1. Campbell Wilson (Bushwalking Safe Participant – Tracked Environments) 

  1. Callum Power (Bushwalking Safe Participant – Tracked Environments)  

Objective of Activity: 

Develop essential hiking skills, hiking etiquette and utilising navigational techniques. Aims to prepare participants for more challenging hikes whilst fostering self-reliance and resilience in an outdoor setting. 

3. OAS/VET Areas Covered: 

Bushwalking OAS 3: 

  • I can dress myself for a day walk 

  • I can list what food to bring on a day bushwalk 

  • I know why it is important to stick to trails when outdoors 

  • I know why to stop when I get lost in the bush 

  • I can explain the buddy system 

  • I can identify the four main cardinal points of the compass 

  • I can identify the main parts of the compass 

  • I have attended at least one bushwalk of at least one hour’s duration at this stage 

  • I can demonstrate behaving safely while bushwalking 

  • I can talk about what I enjoyed or learnt from going on a bushwalk 

 Bushwalking OAS 2: 

  • I can use a compass to find basic directions 

 Bushwalking OAS 3: 

  • I can talk about different ways of keeping a group together while bushwalking 

  • I know how to avoid becoming lost, and I know what to do if I get lost 

  • I can identify features of a topographical map  

 4. Route Description: 

Start to Trailhead: Wolli Creek Train Station to Bexley North Train Station (via Train). Bexley Rd to Bexley North Track (walk) 

 Hike Route:  

  • Bexley North Track to Illoura Reserve. 

  • Illoura Reserve to Girrahween Park via Bray Wetlands Track & Girrahween Track. 

  • Girrahween Park to Turrella Reserve Playground via Girrahween Track 

  • Turrella Reserve Playground to Waterworth Park via Jackson Track, Undercliffe Track 

  • Waterworth Park to Wolli Creek Train Station via Kendrick Park (View St) and Discovery Point Park 

 Grade of Difficulty: 

  • Overall Grade = 3

Relatively easy terrain with sections of ascent/descent. Track has multiple sections with intersections which participants will be required to work out the correct path forward. 

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Event Documents

  Download Route Map

  Download Event Risk Assessment

  Download Recommended Food Menu

  Download Adult Helper Form

Registrations Open
Payment Options
This event is administered by:
South Metropolitan Region

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

Credit/Debit Card