AY Honors/Great Australian Hikes/Requirements

Great Australian Hikes

Skill Level

3

Year

2025

Version

10.09.2025

Approval authority

Australian Union

Hike Name:__________________________
Hike Location:_______________________

1. History of the Hike/Track:
Research and present a brief history of the hike/track. Include information on its creation, the establishment and the significance of the hike/track.

2. Founders and Pioneers:
Learn about the key figures who contributed to the creation and preservation of the hike/track and the National Park. This could include notable conservationists and explorers.

3. Other Historical Overland Routes:
Identify and describe at least three historical routes used throughout the hike/track. Discuss their significance and how they were used by early settlers, trappers, and explorers.

4. Trappers and Early Guides:
Research the lives and contributions of trappers and early guides who navigated the track and surrounding areas. Discuss their skills, challenges, and impact on the development of the track.

5. Key Mountains and Geology:
Study the key mountains along the hike/track. Learn about the geology of the region, including the types of rocks and geological processes that shaped the landscape.

6. Flora and Fauna:
Identify and describe at least five native plant species and five native animal species that can be found along the hike/track. Discuss their ecological roles and significance in the National Park.

7. Environmental Conservation:
Learn about the importance of environmental conservation within the National Park of the hike/track. Discuss the principles of “leave no trace” and how to minimise your impact while hiking.

8. Walking in the Bible:
Look up and discuss at least two Bible verses that mention nature, wilderness, or journeying. Reflect on their significance and what they can teach us about the experiences of hiking along your hike/track and appreciating God’s creation.

9. Walking the Hike/Track: Undertake a hike/trek. Spend at least 3 or more days hiking along your chosen hike/track, exploring its natural beauty, and recording your experiences in a journal. Note the key landmarks, wildlife sightings, and personal reflections.

Hike Name: Overland Track
Hike Location: Tasmania

1. History of the Hike/Track:
Research and present a brief history of the Overland Track. Include information on its creation, the establishment of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, and the significance of the track in Tasmanian history.

2. Founders and Pioneers:
Learn about the key figures who contributed to the creation and preservation of the Overland Track and the National Park. This could include Gustav Weindorfer, Kate Weindorfer, and other notable conservationists and explorers.

3. Other Historical Overland Routes:
Identify and describe at least three other historical overland routes used in Tasmania. Discuss their significance and how they were used by early settlers, trappers, and explorers.

4. Trappers and Early Guides:
Research the lives and contributions of trappers and early guides who navigated the Overland Track and surrounding areas. Discuss their skills, challenges, and impact on the development of the track.

5. Key Mountains and Geology:
Study the key mountains along the Overland Track, such as Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, and Mount Ossa. Learn about the geology of the region, including the types of rocks and geological processes that shaped the landscape.

6. Flora and Fauna:
Identify and describe at least five native plant species and five native animal species that can be found along the Overland Track. Discuss their ecological roles and significance in the National Park.

7. Environmental Conservation:
Learn about the importance of environmental conservation in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. Discuss the principles of “leave no trace” and how to minimise your impact while hiking the Overland Track.

8. Walking in the Bible:
Look up and discuss at least two Bible verses that mention nature, wilderness, or journeying. Reflect on their significance and what they can teach us about the experiences of hiking the Overland Track and appreciating God’s creation.

9. Walking the Overland Track:
Undertake a hike of the Overland Track. Spend at least 5-7 days hiking the track from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, exploring its natural beauty, and recording your experiences in a journal. Note the key landmarks, wildlife sightings, and personal reflections.