Scouts NSW - 2nd Orange Scout Group

Scout & Venturer Camp & Hike - Warrumbungle NP

Details

Fri 16 Oct 2026 16:15 - Sun 18 Oct 2026 19:30

Event information

Registrations for this event are not yet open. Entries open at Mon 28 Sep 2026 13:00.

ACTIVITY DETAILS

Activity overview
Remote site camping and hiking. This is not the typical Warrumbungle experience as we will be located in the south well away from the main facilities and well known landmarks. The campground has pit toilets. No reliable water supply. We will do both tracked and off-track walking. Accessed from Tooraweenah. 4WD access from a locked gate.

Activity cost
Fuel & NP entry: $50 pp

Food: $40 (inclusive Friday evening to Sunday lunch) - to be confirmed.

You will be invoiced prior to the event and payment expected prior to departure.


ACTIVITY DETAILS

  • Depart 2nd Orange Hall Friday after school
  • Picnic in park on route (via Wellington, Mendooran & Tooraweenah)
  • ETA campsite 20:30
  • Saturday hike Burbie fire trail etc to Mt Exmouth summit (long day)
  • Sunday off-track hike to base of Tonduron Spire
  • Depart for home 14:30ish
  • Return to include McDonalds Stop in Wellington (youth to have own funds for this)

(Subject to change due to weather or group capability)


SUPERVISION & ATTENDANCE

Who may attend (youth/adults)
2nd Orange Scouts, Venturers, leaders, parent helpers, & TGW Fellowship

TRANSPORT & CONTACT DETAILS

Method of transport to and from the activity
Leader, Fellowship and/ or parent cars. No P-plate drivers without prior approval.

Contact details
(Please contact the Emergency Contact if you feel the participant is overdue from returning from the activity)

Activity Coordinator
Name: John Eiseman
Phone: 0450554651

Emergency Contact
Name: Shane Conant
Phone: 0418236949


SUPERVISION & PARTICIPATION

This activity will be under direct adult supervision: Yes 

This activity involves both male and female youth members: Yes 

Both male and female leaders will be present: Yes 


 

Restrictions on additional attendees
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Participants are only permitted to leave the event outside the prescribed times with the approval of the event organiser.


HEALTH, SAFETY & HYGIENE

Health expectations (e.g. illness exclusions)
Participants should not attend if they are unwell or showing symptoms of illness.


BEHAVIOUR & PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

Behaviour standards
This event will be using the buddy system. Participants are required to stay with the group, with the exception of needing to use amentiies or similar. In these situations, they must go with a buddy and ensure that a leader is aware of their whereabouts.

All participants are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully at all times, in accordance with the Scouts Code of Conduct, the Scout Promise and Law, and relevant federal and state laws.


EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

See attached equipment checklist

Responsibility for personal items is the sole responsibility of the participant and/or their parent/guardian. Under no circumstances will Leaders be responsible for safe keeping, loss or damage to items.


ACCOMMODATION & LOGISTICS

Camping or accommodation details
Tenting will be organised prior to depature. Expect hot days and cool nights. Always bring a rain jacket irrespective of the forecast. 


WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

Refund conditions
No refund for the catering if withdraw after October 14

Please advise the activity co-ordinator if you are unable to attend on the day, if you are aware of this before the event day, please withdraw from this event by using the withdraw feature.

 


Files for download
Car camping and day walk checklist 2026.doc