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The President's Hike 2024

Why is this called the President’s Hike? This hike is a once-a-year occurrence where Tabor’s President spends time with students enjoying nature and growing community. It is intended to be a relaxed and rejuvenating time around actively hiking.

 

When: Friday, 4 October - Sunday, 6 October 2024. Depart at 2pm from Tabor Millswood.

Transportation: Students to arrange their own transport or to carpool from Tabor to the campground.

Distance: Approximately 28km

Duration: Distance covered over 2½ days

Where: Drive to Tappanappa campground, hike to Balquhidder and finish in Waitpinga.

Accommodation: Friday and Saturday night in tents.

Fitness requirements:  A moderate degree of fitness is required as you will be hiking approximately 12km a day with a backpack. You really don’t need to be a top fit athlete to enjoy this. We are not out to break any records but rather to enjoy a wonderful experience together. That said, Tabor does withhold the right to decline participation if there is reasonable doubt about your physical health and safety in doing such a hike.

What to bring: Students to bring their own backpack, camping gear, food and cooking equipment. If necessary, assistance can be provided to those needing any camping equipment. A detailed hiking gear list can be found here.

Register: via the dedicated form on this page

For more information: please contact Lyndsey Rice (LRice@adelaide.tabor.edu.au)