·         Section:Scouts & Venturers

·         Activity: Wallarah Coastal Hike – Caves Beach area

·         Location: Meet leaders at Caves Beach Road & Bligh Avenue Caves Beach

·         Date: Sunday 30 August 2026

·         Activity Start: 10:00am (meet leaders from 9:45am)

·         Activity End: approx. 4:00pm

·         Cost: NIL

·         Closing Date for registrations: Friday 28 August 2026 – 10pm

·         Activity information: Youth will be participating in a day hike along the Wallarah Coastal Hike. This hike will include activities to build skills in navigation, cooking, hike technique and patrol management. Youth will be carrying a hike pack for the duration of the hike. The hike is approx. 13km unless the youth become geographically challenged 😊

This is a highly recommended activity for any youth considering their Adventurous Journey in the next year or so. 

If you have the skills for bushwalking this is a fantastic opportunity to test them, lead a patrol and pass on your knowledge! 

All scouts & venturers are encouraged to attend. 

·         What to wear/ bring:

• Wear - Hike shoes, group shirt, pants, Wide brim / bucket hat (no caps)
• Youth need to bring a hike pack with everything on this list.
  • Hike pack(Min 55L - not a day pack or school backpack)
  • 1 shorts/pants
  • 1 collared shirt (polo shirts)
  • 1 jacket / warm jumper
  • 1 long pants
  • 2 socks (thick socks)
  • 2 undies
  • beanie / gloves (for colder months only)
  • poncho – It is well worth having a good quality poncho
  • torch small / head lamp (with spare batteries)
  • insect repellent small
  • sunscreen small
  • Simple1st aid kit – (a few large bandaids & 2 panadol tablets in a resealable bag)
  • pen / small notepad (in a ziplock bag)
  • Cooker - hexistove (gas cookers only with leader approval prior to hike)
  • Fuel tablets
  • matches
  • pot for cooking - spoon,fork,knife
  • tea towel
  • Toilet paper(Remove from roll. Only take some in a ziplock bag)
  • Small shovel
  • toothpaste / toothbrush (small)
  • deodorant
  • brush (if needed)
  • Tissues / Baby wipes (a few in a ziplock bag)
  • Thick, strong garbage bags (rubbish/wet clothes)
  • Medication (to be carried by youth member) – only take required Qty +1
  • Meals (pack all food for each meal into a separate resealable bags)
    • Snacks
    • Lunch – must be something to be cooked
    • Morning tea, afternoon tea
    • An emergency meal
  • Water bottle filled (easily accessible such as side pocket for regular drinking)
  • 2 x 1L water bottles(separate bottles to distribute weight in pack)
  • Small tarp, 4m rope, 2 pegs
• Youth DO NOT need tent, sleeping bag, pillow etc

 

·         Activity Leader Contact Information

• Name: Jen Adamson
• Phone: 0410 731 624
• Email: Jennifer.adamson@nsw.scouts.com.au

·         Supervision

• This activity will be conducted under direct adult supervision.
• For experienced Stage 4 Bushwalking Scouts or venturers they may be under indirect adult supervision.
• Stage 1,2 & 3 scouts & venturers will remain under direct supervision
• Both male and female leaders will be present