Solitary Island Coastal Walk - Scout Adventurous Journey

Solitary Islands Coastal Walk – 2–5 October

More details will be provided as planning progresses, but here’s an overview of what’s shaping up to be an incredible coastal adventure.

The Plan:

We’ll depart on Friday 2 October, driving up to Coffs Harbour together as a group.

From Saturday 3 to Monday 5 October, we’ll hike from somewhere in Sawtell all the way past Coffs Harbour, along one of NSW’s most scenic coastlines - the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk.

Each night, we’ll stay at local Scout Halls or suitable camping locations along the route, carrying our gear and building self-sufficiency over multiple days.

The hike will finish at the Coffs Harbour Aquarium.

We have an extra day in Coffs Harbour so a visit to the Big Banana could be a distinct possibility. We will wrap up the journey and celebrate an epic achievement before heading home on the 6th.

What to Expect:

This expedition is designed to support OAS Bushwalking Stage 4–5 progression, with a strong focus on:

• Multi-day hike planning and execution

• Navigation and coastal route finding

• Lightweight hiking and pack management

• Teamwork and resilience in a real expedition environment

Important:

This is not for novice bushwalkers.

Participants must:

• Have a good level of fitness

• Be confident with multi-day pack carrying and hiking

• Be comfortable in coastal and variable weather conditions

Mandatory Preparation Sessions:

• Online planning session – Date TBC

• In-person gear check & pack weigh-in – Date TBC at 1st Ermington Scout Hall

(Details will be confirmed closer to the event.)

Costs:

Food and incidental costs will be confirmed closer to the event and discussed during the planning session.

Supervision & Transport:

• This activity will be indirectly supervised by Scout Leaders

• Carpooling will be organised for travel to and from Coffs Harbour

This is shaping up to be an epic coastal expedition—a chance to push yourself, build serious hiking capability, and experience one of the best walks in NSW.