THE 1st Lang Lang Scout Group spent the school holidays on a road trip to Uluru and Central Australia to mark the centenary of Cub Scouts.
Over 12 months of detailed planning and organisation went into the trip of a lifetime for the participants.
As a family-based group, they set of in a convoy of 12 vehicles and 51 people (including 29 kids) heading west with a great sense of adventure.
“We left under dark skies and the threat of rain, and this was a common companion for almost half of the trip,” leader Scott Hamilton said.
“We headed for Adelaide and then north through Port Augusta and then onto Woomera, where we learnt all about Australia’s involvement in the space race.
“From Woomera the weather improved and the days became sunny and warm. Our travellers headed through Cooer Pedy to Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Some also visited Kings Canyon.”
Mr Hamilton said one of the highlights of the trip was opportunity to visit the Field of Lights installation at Uluru.
On the way home, the travellers encountered the recent South Australian storms, so it was decided to stay additional days in Coober Pedy to wait out the storms before heading for home and start planning the next adventure.
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The 1st Lang Lang Scout Group offers Joey Scouts (6-8), Cub Scouts (8-11) and Scouts (11-14) for both boys and girls and they would love more members. Contact Group Leader Scott Hamilton on 0417 015 225 or e-mail gl.1stlanglang@scoutsvictoria.com.au
