The VET Sport and Recreation's first camp of the year was to the Cathedral Ranges — it started our school year two days early, but it was well worth the premature end to holidays.
We arrived at school bright and early, packed our usual camp stuff, minus the 15kg packs which we were all relieved about. The drive was about an hour. On arrival we separated into two groups, each taking a bus to each end of the track where we would swap onto the other bus at the end. Group one started their hike along Ned's Gully Track and finished at Jawbone Creek while group two did the hike in the opposite direction, ending at Ned's Gully Track. The hike was approximately four hours long including a lunch break in the middle where we stopped halfway along the track and met up with group two. As we climbed to the peak of the track the sights became clear. They were amazing and brutally breathtaking. You witnessed the vast open land from above, viewing large properties, with houses that looked like the size of ants. We slowly headed down to the bus, from there we travelled to Cooks Mill camp site where both groups set up camp and settled in for the night. It was snags on the BBQ for dinner, games and chatter among peers for entertainment and a rock hard ground to sleep on.
Cereal and Milo for breakfast that morning and an organised quick pack up. This day then lead to the same deal as yesterday where both groups separated but one started at Sugarloaf Saddle and the other from the campsite (Cooks Mill). My group encountered a climb up the rocks, slowly making our way to the top. Rock climbing was the way to go. To reach the top we first had to climb through a small gap in the huge rocks called Well's Cave track, which was so tight that our day packs had to come off so that we could slowly pull ourselves through the tight space. After that small adventure Mr Murray had set a rope up for us, for safety, as we had to climb up a vertical rock wall. Once we all reached the top we continued on with our hike and again met the other group halfway. After all completing the hike we made lunch back at the bus, packed up and then headed back to school. This camp was such a great way to start the school year. After all, many laughs were had and our eyes had seen many beautiful views.
A great camp, with great people and great views!!!
