The Countdown to Uluru Begins: 50 Days to Go!

The Countdown to Uluru Begins: 50 Days to Go!

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Hamish
calendar_today May 08, 2026
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From careful planning to the red dust of the outback

It’s getting real… very real!

In a little over 50 days, the Bundoora Scouts Uluru Adventure shifts from careful planning into red dust, long roads, and an experience of a lifetime.

The countdown is on, the nerves are fluttering, and the excitement is building - Uluru, we’re coming!

The Excitement is Building

There’s a growing mix of excitement, pride, and a little trepidation as this expedition we’ve been preparing for suddenly feels very close. Gear is coming together, final plans are locking in - and the reality of heading to the red heart of Australia is setting in.

We’ve done the pre-camp shakedown, now there’s only one thing left to do…

A Journey Shared

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to be planning this journey alongside our friends from Heany Park Scouts, whose collaboration and support have been invaluable every step of the way.

And we won’t be traveling alone! We’re thrilled that Scouts from across Victoria will be joining us on this truly epic adventure:

Follow the Adventure

To help everyone share in the journey, we’ve launched a countdown timer and live expedition tracker. Parents, carers, and friends will be able to follow along and see exactly where our adventurers are once we’re on the road.

The countdown is on, and the excitement is building — Uluru, here we come!

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