
Murray River Year 9
Haileybury College
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
During this 10-day program students will work on personal and interpersonal development, using Haileybury’s ACHIEVE framework to guide the facilitation. This Journey-based bushwalk and canoe program see students paddle and bushwalk through local gum forest. Every night of this journey is spent camping along the river’s edge while learning about the local flora & fauna. The Murray River area is a classic example of a land management area meant to support agricultural, water-use, and recreational-use for many user groups. Students will participate in projects that helps them better appreciate the importance of sustainable management for unique natural environments.
Year Level
Trip Length
Location
Activities
Bushwalking
Bushwalking
Be it a day's hike or a short walk to camp, bushwalking engages all our senses allowing us to explore nature and our place within it. And we always find something exciting along the way!Camping
Camping
Camping out in tents is our speciality! We love telling stories around the campfire, looking up at the night sky and creating memories that will last a lifetime!Cultural
Cultural
Encourage an understanding and appreciation for history and diversity by connecting students to a different way of life through storytelling, bushcraft and more.Canoeing
Canoeing
Following the flow of the river, we love to explore the waterways on our canoes. Working as a team, using our muscles and problem-solving together to reach our base for the night.
PARTICULARS
DATE
13th-22nd June 2023
DEPARTURE TIME
Keysborough Campus: arrive 7:30am for 7:45am departure
West Melbourne Campus: arrive 8:45am for 9am departure
RETURN TIME
West Melbourne Campus: arrive back approx 3:30pm
Keysborough Campus: arrive back approx 4:30pm
NOTES
- Bring a packed lunch for the first day (no nuts)
- Full water bottles
- Nut free program
- All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
- Personal medications (with letter from home regarding administration)
- Leave your phone / electronics at home
Resources

Gearing up

Clothing & Equipment checklist

The Food
