Activity Notification
Bob Turners Track Hike
Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd February 2026

Event Summary

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General Information

We will be going on a hike to the Colo River via Bob Turners Track, camping overnight for two nights. This is an easy hike in a beautiful location and a good introduction to lightweight overnight hiking. We will be travelling in leader's cars and may need some parent drivers pending numbers attending the hike.

Transport:

Depart from:

Balcombe Heights Scout Hall, Col Sutton Reserve Baulkham Hills
Click here for a map and directions

Pickup from:

Balcombe Heights Scout Hall, Col Sutton Reserve Baulkham Hills

Plan:

Friday Evening:

Venturers will walk from the trailhead, off the Putty Road, Colo Heights for approximately 3.5 km to the campsite at the Colo River under the supervision of Leaders.

Dinner should be something you can have 'on the road' or before you start walking - a sandwich, wrap, roll, etc. 

Walking terrain is mostly a dirt trail with some rocky sections. The last part of the walk on the first night may be completed in the dark, so please bring a headlamp.

Saturday: 

There will be pioneering activities, exploration and the opportunity to swim in the Colo River (slow flow). 

Sunday:

We return via the same trail to the cars (approximately 1.5 hours) and then travel back to the hall. 

Wet Weather:

Barring severe weather, this event will run in light rain. Bring a rain jacket.

In the event of heavy rain or storm or bushfire, the event will be cancelled. Cancellation will be advised by WhatsApp.

Requirements:

Uniform is not required however please wear scarf for travel to and from the camp.

Please bring the following and check the Lightweight Hike Gear List. 

• Food - light weight for 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, snacks. Plus 1 x emergency ration eg. 2 minute noodles
• Backpack ~ 60 litre (keep the total packed weight to less than 20% of your body weight)
• Headlamp or torch and spare batteries
• Water Bottles - 4 litres of water per person
• Warm jumper / fleece
• Waterproof rain jacket
• Lightweight Tent - ideally share between 2-3 Venturers to save weight carried (usual scout sleeping rules apply)
• Sleep mat, light pillow
• Sleeping bag 
• Leightweight clothes for 2 days, including long sleeve sun smart shirt, hike clothes (not cotton), swimwear, rashie, shorts, light long pants
• Lightweight towel
• Thermal top
• Wide brim hat and beanie
• Swimmers
• Small notepad & pen
• Compass (map supplied)

At Venturers we will discuss the equipment and what is required. 

If you need a tent or compass these can be borrowed from the Scout Hall. 

Please note: there are no toilet facilities at this site.  Participants will be required to follow 'Leave no Trace' bush toileting procedures. 

More information:

This activity:

• will be under direct adult supervision
• may involve both male and female youth members
• may have both male and female adult leaders present

Activity Contacts:

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Hope you can make it!

Dave

1st Balcombe Heights Scout Group Contact us:   Mobile: 0414 405 445   Email: Group@1stBalcombeHeights.org.au   Website: http://www.1stbalcombeheights.org.au   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stBalcombeHeights   Twitter: https://twitter.com/1stBalcombeHts Col Sutton Reserve, Baulkham Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills [Map Link]