Practice 3 day bushwalk @ Bouddi (Plus prep day)

Friday 2nd October, Saturday 3rd October, Sunday 4th October, Monday 5th October during the NSW public school holidays.

Arrival: Thursday afternoon/evening or Friday morning

Please note we are reaching out for Registered Adult Helpers, Rovers, Adults Leaders and Fellowship to support on these days. All adults on site must be registered with Scouts NSW. Ideally 2 or more adult members to join with Tristan and a minimum of 5 youth to proceed.

Child safety is our number one priority at Scouts NSW. Therefore, all Adult Helpers are thoroughly screened, undergo a Police Check, must hold a valid, verified Working With Children Check and undertake two online training modules to ensure the safety of our youth members.

Prerequisites: OAS bushwalking and camping 3 + some nights camping + have practiced carrying an overnight pack + developing knowledge of bush toileting and hygiene + developing knowledge of water purification.

Learning focus:

• develop confidence and communication
• develop physical ability to carry a loaded pack
• develop independence and knowledge of daily routines on overnight and multi day hikes
• develop route planning and navigation skills development
• develop group management skills

Warmer temps and humidity, moving to the coast due to increased fire risk inland.

Bouddi National Park, Bouddi National Park Loop

Thursday arrive Putty Beach campground afternoon/evening, overnight at Putty Beach campground

Friday explore Killcare and rest day, overnight at Putty Beach campground

Saturday bushwalk from Putty Beach campground to Little Beach campground via Bouddi Coast Walk 8.5 km overnight at Little beach campground

Sunday bushwalk from Little Beach campground return to Maitland Bay on Bouddi Coast Walk ascend track to Visitors Centre continue walking track beside road and descend to Killcare short ascent Hawke Head Dr over and down to Tallow Beach 8 to 9 km km via Bouddi Ridge overnight at Tallow Beach campground

Monday bushwalk Tallow Beach campground to Wagstaffe Wharf via Flannel Flower Walking Track (up and over) 4 to 5 km.
22.5 km over 3 days

Public transport options to Wagstaffe, Killcare and MacMasters Beach.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bouddi-national-park

The route passes town supply drinking water taps. Please refill when we arrive at the taps.

Toilets are available at campgrounds