First Tracks

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First Tracks
The Basin Campground
Duration: 2 days
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A$450
Deposit: A$150

About this trip

The very first step of your Duke of Ed Journey. An 'easing into' the hiking / camping experience. This isn't about walking long distances or carrying heavy loads, its about exploration, curiosity, experiential learning and having fun.

An adventure off the beaten track without the heavy bags. A camping experience under the stars with a few extra comforts: a tent you can stand up in, a comfy thick mattress and camp chair to unwind around the fire.

Enjoy this remote paradise, only 45 minutes north from Manly. Meet new friends, learn about the local flora and fauna and spend time enjoying camp - cooking up a BBQ, playing games and star gazing.

What's included

Return Ferry Fares

Palm Beach - Basin Return

National Park Fees

Park Entrance

Camping Fees

The Basin Campground - use of BBQs, picnic tables, toilets, and showers

Cultural Facilitator

A Half-Day walk and talk with local Indigenous Educator

Experienced Guides

Ratio of 1:7

Sleep Gear Hire

Comfortable shared tent (2PAX), thick mattress, lightweight camping chair.

What's not included

Food for the 2D/1N

Students are required to self cater. Easy non-perishable breakfast & snacks; pre-made lunch for Day 1; and a simple BBQ Dinner.

Day Kit

Suitable outdoorwear, shoes, hat, waterbottle, sunscreen, insect spray, personal first aid

Overnight Kit

Headtorch, toiletries, mess kit, sleeping bag, liner, pillow, PJs, thongs for showering

Swimming

Appropriate swimwear, towel, watershoes

Optional Extras

Digital camera, binoculars, games

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1. The Basin Campground

The Basin Campground

About your organizer

Pittwater Eco Adventures is a ‘profit-for-purpose’ education company on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We offer immersive conservation experiences for schools and communities, empowering participants to take action on critical issues like waste, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss. From hands-on beach cleanups to bush regeneration, cultural immersion, and wildlife conservation, our programs are designed to ignite curiosity and foster a deep connection to the natural world.

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