Parramatta District Scouts GNW #4 Overnight Hike (Hornsby Station to Cowan Station)
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Event Details
When:
Sat 6th Dec 2025 (7am) to Sun 7th Dec 2025 (5pm)
Where:
Hornsby Station
Station Street, Hornsby
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Cost:
Youth - Scout - $15.00
Adult - Leader - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 8th Sep 2025 (6am)
Close: Thu 20th Nov 2025 (11.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 30 people
Register:
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/2745
Coordinator:
Anthony Macarthur
anthony.macarthur@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
Parramatta District
Brief Summary:
Scouts from Units across Parramatta District are hiking the Great North Walk.
Additional Information

Description:

The Scouts will be hiking the section of the Great North Walk (GNW) starting from Hornsby Station, camping overnight at Crosslands Reserve, and finishing at Cowan Station. 

Parents can drop their Scouts to the start point of the hike (8:20am at Hornsby Station) or Scouts can travel with Leaders on public transport. The Leaders will be departing from the M2 Barclay Road bus stop at 7:00am.

Parents can collect their Scouts from the end point of the hike (4pm at Cowan Station) or Scouts can travel with Leaders on Public transport. The Leaders expect to be returning to the M2 Barclay Road bus stop at 5pm.   

The hike is approximately 32km walking distance and suitable for hikers with moderate experience (OAS Bushwalking stage 3 minimum). The approximate route for the hike is :-

https://au.mapometer.com/walking/route_5604475.html
https://au.mapometer.com/walking/route_5604476.html

 

Cost:

  • $15 for camping costs
  • $10 on Opal card if travelling on public transport to and from the hike.

 

Wear:

  • Scout shirt and scarf
  • Hat (full brim recommended)
  • comfortable shorts/pants
  • comfortable shoes suitable for hiking

 

Bring:

Hiking pack containing:

  • hiking tent (can be shared between 2-3 Scouts)
  • sleeping bag
  • sleeping mat
  • food for 2 days (Saturday lunch & dinner, Sunday breakfast & lunch and snacks)
  • spare clothing (incl. warm clothing)
  • torch/headlamp
  • stove and fuel (can be shared by a number of Scouts)
  • personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, sunscreen, insect repellent)
  • water bottle (minimum 2L)
  • rain coat
  • small personal First Aid kit
  • money to buy snacks (optional)

The 1st North Rocks Scout Unit has hiking packs and 3-person hiking tents that are available to hire - please discuss with Jumbuck (first come, first served).

 

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This event is administered by:
Parramatta District

Once you have submitted your registration, an invoice (summary sheet) will be generated with instructions on how to pay for this event. The following payment options will be available to you:

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