A series of four overnight walks from 10 to 20 January 2023 based in the national parks of South Sydney and the Illawarra. Option to join for one or multiple walks. For those on the complete walk from Helensburgh to Wollongong an estimate of our distance is 100 km over 8 days, with 3 rest days. Good fitness and health required. It will be a sensational journey.
Suitable for active kids who play sport or exercise regularly. All participants require a Scouts NSW membership number.
South & Illawarra Bushwalk Part 1 Ghost Trains
Helensburgh Station to Heathcote Station via Kingfisher Pool
Helensburgh Station, Old Helensburgh Station, Wilsons Creek Road, Cawleys Tunnel, (Garrawarra SCA), Cawleys Road Trail, Pacific Highway overpass, (Heathcote National Park),108 Management Trail, Bullawarring Track, Kingfisher Pool, Battery Causeway, Mirang Pool, Heathcote Scout Camp, Heathcote Station
Camping
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/kingfisher-pool-campground
Part 1 Ghost Trains Tues 10 to Wed 11 Jan
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/627
Rest day at home Thurs 12 Jan
Part 2 Uloola Falls Fri 13 to Sat 14 Jan
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/628
Rest day at home Sun 15 Jan
OR Optional rest day at Bonnie Vale campground including Saturday night, rest day and Sunday night Intended for those continuing on the next part to Otford. Sat 14 to Mon 16 Jan
Part 3 Royal Coast Mon 16 to Tues 17
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/629
Rest day at home Wed 18 Jan
Part 4 Grand Pacific Thurs 19 to Fri 20
https://events.nsw.scouts.com.au/event/630
Return from Wollongong any Scouts returning by Train on Friday we can return as a group to Parramatta/Penrith estimated arrival at Parramatta/Penrith 9 pm.