BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.12//EN TZID:Australia/Sydney X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3879@unswoc.org DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261208T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261209T170000 DTSTAMP:20261105T070843Z URL:https://unswoc.org/wordpress/events/beginner-overnight-hike-royal-coas t-track/ SUMMARY:Beginner Overnight Hike - Royal Coast Track DESCRIPTION:Image credit : NSW National Parks\n\n \;\n\nAlthough it may be called the "Royal" Coast Track\, don't fear even common-folk can do th is hike\, its only the views that are regal.\n\nJoin Austin and I (Seamus) on a 2 day hike down to the Royal National Park\, along the RCT from Bund eena to Otford. This'll be a great first overnight hike if you're looking to make that next step from day hikes\, with plenty of time the first afte rnoon to relax at the campground and maybe go for a swim. If you've done a n overnight hike before\, come enjoy this chance to relax after a busy ter m.\n\n \;\nThe Plan\nWe'll meet at Cronulla wharf at 9am \, 30min befo re the 930am ferry. DON'T BE LATE\, ferries once an hour\n\nWe'll check ev eryone's gear\, maybe leave some unnecessary stuff behind\, and hop on the ferry.\n\n \;\n\nIt'll be a mixture of nice track\, boardwalks and a bit of beach walking so be aware there may be some sand in your shoes by t he end of it.\n\n \;\n\nDay 1 walk:\n\nWe'll get to Bundeena at 10am\, and by the end of the day we'll have walked ~18km to our campsite for the night.\n\nDay 2 walk:\n\nWe'll walk 10km to Otford Train station\, potent ially even stopping at the Figure 8 pools for a dip if the tides right. Th ere's a bit of a climb towards the end of the hike\, but we'll take our ti me and go slow. Secret q: What's your favourite shapes flavour?\n\nOnce we get to the station that's it! We'll be able to hop on and ride home.\n\nN PWS route description\n\nAll Trails Route\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nList of required gear\n\nAsterisk* = available to borrow at the gear cupboard\n\n NOTE the gear cupboard isn't officially open for the rest of the term so if you need anything we'll have to organise a special pickup time. Hence p lease make sure you list what you need in your comment.\n\nEssential items \n\n Hiking pack*\n 3L water (IF YOU BRING LESS YOULL NEED TO BUY BOTTLE S BEFORE WE GO)\n Food ( 2x lunch\, 1 dinner\, 1 breakfast\, and plenty o f snacks to have and share!) Need inspo? click here \n Sturdy  hiking s hoes or boots\n Head torch\n Snacks for us all to appreciate : )\n Tent * (can be shared between 2-4 people to reduce weight)\n Sleeping mat*\n Sleeping bag*\n Sunscreen\n Deodorant (please)\n Money for the ferry (i t doesn't take opal) !!!!!!!!!!!!\n Opal Card\n\nClothing (must be non-co tton and quick-drying)\n\n Long-sleeve shirt\n Long pants\n Warm jacket (weather dependant)\n Beanie (weather dependant)\n Raincoat (weather de pendant)\n 2-3 pairs of socks\n Hat\n Sunglasses( optionally but highl y recommended)\n\nCooking\n\n Camp stove* (can be shared with a buddy)\n Waterproof matches or a Bic lighter\n Fuel\n Small rubbish bag\n Pot/p an\n Lightweight mess kit\n\nOther stuff\n\n Phone + power bank\n Perso nal medication\n Toiletries / personal hygiene\n\nOptional\n\n Trekking poles\n Map\, compass\, GPS (the trip leaders will hopefully remember to take these)\n Camera\n Water filtration/purification\n Swimmers for the beaches\n Towel for the beaches\n Insect repellent\n\nIf you need any g ear advice feel free to send me a message 0481006548\, its a hobby of mine \n\nA big tip is to only take what you need/will actually use.... the ligh ter your pack the more fun you'll have!\n\n \;\nSignup questions!\nIn your comment please answer:\n\n What hiking experience do you have? (Ok i f its not much)\n How will you get to Cronulla wharf?\n What gear do you need to hire if any?\n Your answer to the secret question so I know you read the whole thing :0\n\nGet keen! Once you're approved I'll make a mess enger chat for further planning\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Bushwalking LOCATION:https://share.google/6LsKwrb9H71KUuxoZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20261004T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR