2609 Intermediate and Advanced Abseiling Heaton
Event Details
When:
Sun 22nd Mar 2026 (8.30am to 4pm)
Where:
Cost:
Participant, Youth, Rover, Adult Helper. - $30.00 (max 15 places)
H&C Leader with COP. - Free
Staff - Guide - Free
H&C Leader with COP. - Free
Staff - Guide - Free
Registrations:
Open: Thu 5th Mar 2026 (12am)
Close: Sat 21st Mar 2026 (11pm)
Close: Sat 21st Mar 2026 (11pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 20 people
Coordinator:
Rob Martin
rob.martin@nsw.scouts.com.au
rob.martin@nsw.scouts.com.au
Account:
Hunter & Coastal Region
hc.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
hc.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Brief Summary:
This Abseiling Activity is for experienced abseilers only. All applicants must hold OAS Stage 3 or above.
It will have abseils up to 90M. The day will be working on aspects of Stage 4, 5 & 6 Abseiling.
Additional Information
Location is at the end of Heaton Rd (Murrells Rd) well past the Telecom Towers.
This is a single day activity. Moved from Monkeyface as the road is closed.
This where youth members can tick off some of the practical requirements of the OAS Youth Program in Stages 4 to 6. Leaders, some of the requirement for TP. It is open to more experienced abseilers.
Intermediates (must have OAS 4) will assist with setups and improved abseiling techniques and start introducing some of the rescue techniques. There is an optional abseil off the Big Banana (50m).
OAS 4 abseiling is is required for Canyoning and Vertical caving.
The abseils will go up to 90M in height.
Bring your own food, water snacks etc. Toileting will be in the bush.
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