Bushwalk_Glow worm Tunnel-Newnes

Participants must organise suitable transport for themselves and all equipment. (Petrol money is generally organised within the members scout group) If someone is driving you, bring a full change of clothes, shoes. deodorant etc (in a plastic bag) that can remain with the cars until required for the journey home.

This is a self-cater activity. All gear and equipment must be packed inside your backpack and that it is not too heavy (less than 20% of your body weight).

Participants must bring suitable: 

• food, drink and snacks for period plus emergency food ration (1 day). This is NOT an option.
• Hiking style tent that may be load shared with same gender.
• Sunglasses, hat and cold / wet weather gear.
• Change of clothes & shoes while at camp
• First aid kit. Sunburn cream, toiletries, compass, torch.

• Suitable sleeping bag and sleeping mat. The weather can be very cold and wet at this time of year.

• A gas, liquid or Solid fuel stoves and eating utensils and cleaning products are mandatory. Make sure you know how to use this equipment safely prior to the activity. We MAY be able to have a very small (moral) timber fire at camp.
• You will need to bring cat hole shovel for toileting as there are NO facilities along the route. (Do NOT bring wet wipes)
• You will need to start with about 2.5 – 3 litres of water depending on the weather.  Water is normally available from the creeks near the camp site. Bring a water purification filter system or chemical treatment I.E Puritabs or Micropur.

We are still going if it is raining. It is good practice not to wear cotton or jeans in wet weather.

Variations in party size, walking rate, weather etc, may have an effect on the finish time. While every intention is to return on time, in some instances, times may vary by an hour or so. The leader will carry a Satellite messenger and or a Personnel Location Beacon (PLB) for emergency purposes if required. Note, there NO phone service in that area.

The Activity will be postponed if:

- There is a "severe weather warning" posted for the local area

- A Hazard Reduction Fire is planned in the local area.  

- National Parks announces a closure of the track for any reason.

Drivers:  

• The distance from Campbelltown to the meeting location, the Glowworm Tunnel car park is approximately 170km via the Great Western Hwy - 2hr 45 minutes Note: The Glowworm Tunnel Road is gravel.

If you have any questions I can be contacted on:

Mob Ph 0400 432361 (after 5pm)

or via email, nifty.activities@gmail.com.