Into the Wild - Bushwalking & Navigation skills (Summer 2025)
Schedule
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC+11:00Location
3034 kyogle Road, Kunghur, NSW | Murwillumbah, NS
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Do you want to spend more time in nature? Perhaps get off the beaten track, away from the crowds? During this course you'll gain the skills and knowledge to allow yourself to confidently venture INTO THE WILDTaking place over 2 full days, you'll learn a broad range of skills that assist with ensuring your time in nature is a safe and rewarding experience.
If you're just starting your bush walking journey or are an experienced hiker looking to go that little bit further, you're be sure to gain new knowledge and skills that will help achieve your goals.
Perhaps you're wanting to get into bushwalking but are unsure on how to start, what gear do you need? Is it safe? Maybe you're looking to step it up a bit, going on an overnight or multiday hike but are unsure on how to make that transition.
You could be thinking of stepping off the path well trodden and trying some off track adventures.
Well, this course may just give you what's required fulfil you're dreams.
Essential skills for the Outdoors
Day 1 is all about getting you ready and geared up with all the right equipment and knowledge to make your journey outdoors safe and enjoyable.
In addition to getting you prepped for the outdoors the afternoon will be spent starting our journey into Wilderness navigation.
Planning your adventures, a focus on tailoring your trips to suit your ability.
Route planning and research
Trip intention forms
Equipment essentials for short, medium and long day hikes.
Preparing for overnight camp; multiday hikes
Shelter options, pro's and cons
Hiking Nutrition and cooking options
Risk management in the wilderness1st Aid kits
Snake bite mitigation, treatment and response
Emergency response and PLB's
Water filtration methods
Emergency fire lighting techniques
Emergency shelters
Basic navigation essentials
Understanding Topographical maps
Land features
Understanding the compass
Wilderness Navigation Day 2
Wilderness navigation and map reading should be an essential part of every outdoorsy persons skill set. More often than not we tend to rely on our phones gps and inbuilt maps for navigation purposes. Although these tools are incredibly useful at times they should not be solely relied upon. Todays focus on some good old fashioned (and reliable) Map and Compass navigation adding to the basic understanding learnt on the previous day.
Navigation essentials
Map types, pros and cons
Navigation resources, Online and hard copy
Topographical maps and features
Route planning for terrain, distance and time
Grid references
Compass types and use
Taking a bearing
Pacing and estimating distance
Navigating through untracked terrain
Trip planning plus more......
Optional - FREE - Waterfall hike 7-8km 3-4 hrs
Monday 17th February
Visit one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Tweed/Byron region
Soooo.... You've just learnt all these new skills so lets put them to the test.
We'll head off early Monday morning. We won't be following the regular track to the top of the falls, we'll head off track and approach the falls from the creek below. This is a great opportunity to lock in that knowledge and explore some ancient beautiful Gondawana Rainforest.
Please note...This walk ventures off track and includes rockhopping and a very steep exposed scramble. Please consider this before choosing this option.
When, Where and How Much?
When: 15th and 16th February 2025
Daily from 9am-4pm
Optional free waterfall hike-Monday 17th 7.00am to 11.00am
Where: In the beautiful Tweed Valley, Northern NSW
3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur, NSW
2 hrs - Brisbane City
1 hr - Burleigh Heads
50 mins - Byron Bay
How Much:
$320 for both days (plus booking fee)
$170 for one day.
Youth price $50 for one day
$100 for both days, under 16 yrs (must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Zippay and Afterpay avaliable
Each day can stand alone so you can come for one day on Saturday or Sunday.
Bookings are essential.
Camping onsite included
*Camping Saturday night is free with ticket purchase
Optional camping available on Sunday night $20pp pn
****Book for two or more people (in the same order and receive 10% off your booking. Use the booking code "bringafriend")
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Where is it happening?
3034 kyogle Road, Kunghur, NSW, 3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur NSW 2484, Australia,Kunghur, New South Wales, Australia, MurwillumbahEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
