GWS Region Cub Day Out - Parramatta Ramble

GWS Region – Parramatta Ramble

Sunday 27^th October 2024

Between 8.30am and 4pm

The Parramatta Ramble is designed as a fun day out for Cubs Scouts, walking around Parramatta, following instructions, looking for clues, answering questions, finding out about our local history, whilst clocking up distance for the Walkabout award.

Leaders please note – this is not a race. Take your time to explore the history and have the Cub Scouts answer the questions. Most stops only need a few minutes to read the information boards. The entire circuit is approx. 6 km and you should allow at least 3 hours.

Groups can complete the Parramatta Ramble as a Unit or in Patrols, ensuring that there are 2-leaders present with youth members. You can start and finish the activity at a time that suits your group (you may wish to start at 8.30 or maybe after lunch at 1.30 – this is your call, you will need to advise your parents of the arrangements and will be able to provide your details through the EMS as a Group co-ordinator).

Map:

A map showing the route and toilet locations is available for download in this event under 'Documents/Downloads'. 

Please follow the circuit in the anti-clockwise direction as marked so that the questions and directions run in order. 

Instructions, Questions & Answers:

Stop at each location and read the background information and stories on your question sheets.

An Instruction and Question sheet is also available here for download, to print and take on the ramble.

An Answer sheet will be made available for Leaders (this will be helpful if you can't find the answers or should you get lost).

Starting locations:

The following places are designated starting points. Select your preferred starting point and start the questions at the corresponding question number listed below:

• Parramatta Station - walk to Lancer Barracks on Smith St – start with Question 1
• Phillip Street Ferry Terminal – start with Question 6
• Prince Alfred Park – start with the information before Question 14
• Bath House in Parramatta Park – start with Question 34
• Town Hall Square – start with Question 45

What to Bring:

Cub Scouts should:

• wear their Scout uniform - Cub shirt, scarf, comfortable walking shoes, and a sun hat.
• bring a small backpack (day bag) containing sunscreen, a water bottle, lunch, snacks, a pen to write answers and depending on the weather, a raincoat, windcheater/jacket.
• if travelling by public transport, an Opal card.

Stop for lunch and snacks at any one of the parks you pass.

Toilets:

Are marked on the map (attached), these are located at:​

• Parramatta Station (if arriving by train) Church Street Mall - opposite the Town Hall near St John’s Church
• Phillip St Ferry Terminal
• Parramatta Park at the Park Café Building near the River
• Parramatta Park in the Murray Gardens near the Tudor Gatehouse
• Parramatta Park in the Rose Garden near the Macquarie St entrance

Extra toilets not on the walk are located at:

• Westfield Parramatta in Argyle St
• Parramatta Park in bottom playing fields near Queen’s Rd Westmead gate

Cub Scout Achievements:

Cub Scouts who complete this walk will have:

• participated in a Community or Personal Growth or Outdoor challenge,
• completed an open parklands walk for OAS Stage 1 Bushwalking, and
• contributed to their Walkabout award.

Please ensure everyone is on their best behaviour out in the public community space, especially on public transport – people will be watching and we want Scouts to leave a good impression.

Have Fun!

Gabie Thompson

Region Commissioner Cub Scouts

0419 101 951