Beginner overnight bushwalk @ Lawsons Long Alley

This event is taking place on the second weekend of the NSW Public School Holidays. Saturday 11th July and Sunday 12th July 2026.

*Please note the bushwalk and camp may be run under the indirect/remote supervision of a guide depending on adult member availability. The event may be run by experienced Scouts or Venturers. Any adults will camp seperately.

**Please note: youth and adults must camp with clear seperation, parents can not share a tent with their child. Youth must be capable to carry their tent or part of their tent for the duration. We may have enough older Scouts and Venturers who have spare capacity to share carrying parts of one or two tents for the younger hikers.

Lawson's Long Alley: The Lost Road to Hartley Valley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro-lZMtq7aY

Day 1 Mount Victoria Station to Lockyers Trackhead camping area via Mount York and Coxs Road 9.4 km

Day 2 Lockers Trackhead camping area to Mount Victoria Station via Lawsons Long Alley 8.3 km

Suitable for youth members who are learning to carry a loaded pack.

Please note: this track does include one steep descent on day 1 and one steep ascent (climb) on day 2.

This route includes walking track and unsealed roads. Average grade is easy/medium inclusive of short ascent/decent sections. This involves extended strenuous physical activity and endurance. Suitable for youth and adults who exercise and or play sport regularly.

Highlights include views from Mount York Lookout and walking through the small village of Hartley Vale. The descent into Hartley Vale on Coxs Road is a little rocky in places but very achievable. The ascent to Mount Victoria on Lawsons Long Alley is a very pleasant short climb on an open track.

We are staying at "Lockyers Trackhead Camping Area" located on Hartley Vale Road. The trackhead is located midway between Collits Inn and Comet Inn on a sealed road. This campsite has a pit toilet, picnic tables, spacious grassy area and a carpark.

Dry camp - please note this is a dry camp, no water access, however it does have sealed road access. We can look at a water drop for either Mount York or Hartley Vale before or during the hike.  

This camp 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.

Prepare for bush toileting and hygiene during the hike. If we come close to a toilet we will stop however they are infrequent and sometimes closed due to maintenance or vandalism.

Participants coming by train are encouraged to travel in small groups and travel in the guard's carriage marked with a blue light.

Scout uniform is not required however please wear your scarf. Please bring some money for afternoon tea on Sunday.