Cub Bushwalk - Hike Skills

Come on an easy overnight hike as a taster experience. Participants will be introduced to hiking with a focus on building basic skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

Activity Timing:

2.30pm Saturday 29th August to

10.30am Sunday 30th August 2026

(Applications close on 20 Aug 2026 at 23:59, 1 week before the event starts.)

Drop Off / Pick Up:

Drop off- Bridgewater Mill carpark, Carey Gully Road, Bridgewater

Pickup -Mount Lofty – on the viewing deck

Cost:

$40 (inclusive of food, activities and accommodation)

What to Expect

Participants will take part in an overnight hike led by the Scouts SA Bushwalking Team.

The hike will be a 7.5km walk with day packs with a focus on learning hike skill basics including navigation, setting up and sleeping in hike tents and cooking on hike stoves. The walk is considered easy except for the final 1km climb up Mt Lofty.

Eligibility

Suitable for Cubs who are beginners at hiking and wish to be softly introduced to this pursuit.

Leaders who are interested in taking their cubs away on an overnight hike are also encouraged to join us.

Achievement Pathways

Participants will be able to achieve OAS Bushwalking Stage 1 and start on Stage 2 through attendance.

Equipment

Participants will be provided with a personal camping equipment list upon registration which will be as per any scout camp, inclusive of day pack.

Shared group equipment will be sought from participating Scout Groups, inclusive of hike tents and hike stoves.

Given this will be the first over night hike for the majority we will be carrying day packs only to lighten the load. The remainder of your gear will be transported to our camp in a trailer.

Numbers

18 Youth Spaces Available.

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

Due to the limited capacity of this event, refunds will only be issued if participants withdraw on or before the 20th of August, 2026.

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