News - Scouts NSW

The beauty and challenge of Tasmanian hiking

A group of rural teenagers were able to challenge themselves with an interstate hike thanks to the Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund.

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Wed 10 Dec 2025

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