Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

HUME AND HOVELL WALKING TRACK Expeditions Packages  FOR 2010 

Gold Expeditions

  October School Holidays Sunday 3rd to Friday 8^th October 2010  

Sunday 5^th to Friday 10^th December 2010

Laurel Hill Forest Lodge has been the base for Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Expeditions for many school groups over the past 12 years. Laurel Hill Forest Lodge is a perfect launching place for successful and safe expeditions, having the necessary accommodation and back-up facilities for up to 120 people. Laurel Hill Forest Lodge staff has a thorough knowledge of the surrounding forests, private channel two-way radio coverage of the entire area, knowledge of the Hume and Hovell Walking Track, and drop off, pickup and back-up facilities to ensure a safe and enjoyable learning experience for students.

 

Laurel Hill Forest Lodge Silver and Gold Awards Package Includes:

·           Guidance on a suitable expedition route being 4 days 3 nights along the Hume and Hovell Walking Track.

·           Assistance in pre expedition planning.

·           Resource booklet for each group.

·           Accommodation, dinner, breakfast and trek briefing prior to expedition departure.

·           Assistance in drop off at expedition starting points, including radio hire.

·           Daily radio and visual checks on each group.

·           Assistance in pickup at the conclusion of expeditions.

Travel options to and from Laurel Hill Forest Lodge:

Private Car driven by parent or teacher, teacher or parent-driven small bus or Country Link train to Cootamundra or Wagga Wagga then rail bus to Laurel Hill. Depending on numbers, arrangements could be made for coach pick up from your school.              

Program:

·           Arrive at Laurel Hill Forest Lodge by 5 pm .

·           Introduction and check permission notes, medical forms and expedition gear.

·           Check into lodges, bunk-style accommodation (provide own bed linen, towel, pillow and toiletries)

·           6pm Dinner.

·           Talk about the Hume and Hovell Track and briefing on individual routes, map reading, emergency   procedures and use of radios.

·           Supper and bed

·           Breakfast in the dinning room then pack up ready to start expedition.

·           Laurel Hill staff will take each group to their starting point.

Package Costing:

Minimum number of people in a group 4 people maximum 8 people

First nights accommodation and meals, plus the expedition fee $128.00 per person.

 

Staff and Parents Package:

Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch each day for parents and staff wishing to stay while students undertake their expeditions.

$65.00 per person per day (Provide own bed linen, towel, pillow and toiletries)

 

Purchase of Expedition Gear:

Laurel Hill Forest Lodge is able to help you with good quality expedition gear at very competitive prices.

See our web page for further information.

 

All expressions of interest need to be registered a month before. If you require further information please feel free to contact us on 02 69488669.

 

Yours Sincerely,

Owen and Cathy Fitzgerald.

  

Registration forms available here or send a request for a form by email, mail or fax.

Laurel Hill Forest Lodge

1670 Batlow Road, Tumbarumba NSW 2653

Phone: 02 69488669 Fax: 02 69488665

Email: admin@laurelhillforestlodge.com.au

 

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