Woronora River (Bushwalking Skills)
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Event Details
When:
Sat 27th May 2017 (9am) to Sun 28th May 2017 (3.30pm)
Where:
Waterfall Station
Kooraban Street, Waterfall
Google Map
Cost:
Participant - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 9th Jan 2017 (9am)
Close: Fri 12th May 2017 (4pm)
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/28
Coordinator:
Tristan Flores
Tristan.Flores@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
GWS Region
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
An entry level overnight hike for Scouts, Venturers and Adult Members to learn and practice bushwalking skills in controlled environments. One or more bushwalking guides will be available to provide support and instruction.
Additional Information

Introduction

Heathcote to Waterfall via Woronora River and Boobera Pool. An entry level hike based in the Heathcote National Park. The distance is 16 km over 2 days. Camp down on the river, enjoy the serenity at a secret campsite.

Route

Day 1 Waterfall Station to Boobera Pool via Warabin Street, either Bullawarring Track or Mooray Track and Pipeline Track. Day 2 Boobera Pool to Heathcote Station via Pipeline Track, Battery Causeway and Mirang Pool.

Costs

Self catering

Spare money for afternoon tea

> Public transport is available to and from this event

Learning outcomes

Learning to hike with a pack under load

Techniques for ascending and decending

Set up and maintain a temporary overnight site

Identify landmarks in the landscape and locate them on a topographic map 

Maps

Appin 9029-1S and Campbelltown 9029-1N

Event Documents

  Download E1 Form parts 1 and 2 Woronora River

Register each participant on Scout Event, download the E1 Form, complete it and send to the Region Office by the closing date.

  Download Heathcote National Park Walking Track Information

Heathcote National Park Walking Track Information

Registrations Closed