News - Scouts NSW

Snowfall sends hike Patrol adrift

If things don’t go to plan and life gets in the way, you need to know when it’s time to change tack. This was the lesson learned by a Group of Sydney North Region Rover Scouts when planning an interstate hike.

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Mon 05 May 2025

Preparation key for successful Adventurous Journey

While many teenagers were spending their summer holidays relaxing or working, six Macarthur Scout Group teens were hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania.

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Wed 19 Mar 2025

Tasmanian travel for King's Scout hike

Jess and Alyssa from 1st Hornsby Heights Venturer Unit share their Patrol's adventures on the Three Capes Track in Tasmania for the King's Scout Award Adventurous Journey.

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Fri 14 Mar 2025

Working as a team for Tasmanian hike success

Stark landscapes, challenging ascents and unpredictable terrain – the South Coast Track in Tasmania is not for the faint-hearted. But four Rover Scouts from South Metropolitan Region undertook the challenge in November and came back with incredible stories and lessons learned.

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Fri 20 Dec 2024

16-year-olds challenge themselves on New Zealand Great Walk

From snow-capped peaks to burning shoes - a hike on the Tongariro Northern Circuit in New Zealand was an unforgettable experience for two Venturer Scouts.

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Tue 19 Nov 2024

Teens take on the Larapinta Trail

Five teenagers challenged themselves on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory. Now three members of the group are set to receive their Australian Scout Awards.

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Fri 18 Oct 2024

Unexpected ambush at State Alpine School

The Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund helped a Venturer Scout develop her on-snow skills at the Scouts NSW State Alpine School.

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Mon 05 Aug 2024

Rover Scouts' outback cultural connection

Endless vistas, sacred spaces, and about 8000km travelled – a road trip to the Red Centre was the adventure of a lifetime for a group of Forest Rover Scouts. Aidan Brisebois received a $10,000 Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund grant to help fund the 17-day roundtrip.

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Thu 18 Jul 2024