From the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Coordinator

Adventure Unleashed!

A 4-Day Kayaking & Camping Expedition at Lake Bonney – Gold/Silver Dukes

On Monday 8 April, 15 students travelled to Lake Bonney to begin their 4-day kayaking and camping expedition. Four Year 12 students were undertaking their Gold Dukes Expedition, whilst the remainder of the group (Year 9 and 10 students) were on their Silver Level of the Award. On arrival at Lake Bonney the team quickly set about packing their kayaks for the 4-days/3-night expedition. This included all food and water spare clothes and camping essentials for the entire journey. Once packed, the team set off to navigate 10-12Km through Chambers Creek just off Lake Bonney to their first remote camp site.  The team arrived at their chosen site and set about setting up camp for the night. The next morning, after a hearty breakfast the team broke camp, re-packed their kayaks and headed off to a remote site on the banks of Loch Luna, just short of Lock 3 on the River Murray. Once again, the team set up camp made dinner and settled in for a good night sleep. Wednesday saw the team wake at the crack of dawn to watch the sun rise, have breakfast and pack kayaks. All were on the water by 8:00am ready for the final leg of the expedition to paddle to Cobdogla caravan park. The last night was spent at Cobdogla where the team could shower and clean up before travelling back to Adelaide on Thursday morning.

Mr Alan Brown
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Coordinator

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