Long Weekend on Magnetic Island

Over the long weekend the Lower Burdekin Scout Group joined other Scout groups for a long weekend of fun activities on Magnetic Island.

The Scouts travelled by ferry on Friday evening and had transport waiting for them which they took to their camp at Rover Hut at Florence Bay.

After setting up tents, dinner and a safety briefing the Scouts got some sleep preparing for an early and busy next day.

After watching sunrise Scout Leader Chris Berkery said the rest of the day was filled with activities.

“We spent the rest of the day playing on the beach, swimming, preparing our meals and having spare time activities and games,” he said.

A trip to Magnetic Island is not complete without a trip to the Forts, and that’s what the Scout’s did on Sunday.

Following the Fort’s Walk the Scouts trekked down to Horsehoe Bay and the Magnetic Island Markets.

A morning full of the sights but the day wasn’t over yet, the Scout’s then hiked to Radical Bay before heading back to camp for a late lunch and some very well-deserved rest.

On Monday morning the group packed up and went to the stunning Alma Bay for lunch and games on the foreshore, then made their way back to the ferry and back home.

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Exploring the beach
The Scouts on a hike

Photos supplied

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