HAWEQUAS SCOUT ADVENTURE HQ

The Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre has been developed from the outset to host exciting outdoor adventure programmes for youth and adults.

2006 Info Sheet
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Campsites accommodating up to 300 campers.
Ablution facilities with hot showers and flush toilets.
10km's of mountain hiking trails.
Numerous granite rock pools along the Spruit River.
Concrete swimming reservoir and water activity area.
Floodlit grass playing field.
Campfire circle.

Lecture room and large undercover outdoor activity area.
Numerous secluded outdoor areas for breakaway groups and activities.
Large fully-equipped catering kitchen.
Accommodation in guest cottage (6 pax), bunk-rooms (30 pax), camping (300 pax).

Built on the expertise and resources of the South African Scout Association, Hawequas offers excellent leadership and teambuilding programmes for youth and adults.

Campsites
There are two main camping areas on Haweuqas: The Pine Forest and The Terraces. Both have plenty of shade and taps with drinking water. The communal ablutions have hot showers. Ablutions facilities at the Terrace campsite are due to be built, but the main ablution facilites are a two minute walk away.

Recommended usage: Cub, Patrol, Troop and District camps.

Main House
There are three bedrooms fitted with 17 beds in all, two bathrooms, and a large louge / dining / activity area with five large tables and forty chairs. More tables and chairs are available. The large undercover veranda can also be used as a dining area. The kitchen has a fridge, freezer, six gas rings, electric stove, urn, kettle and a few large pots. There is no crockery or cutlery.

Recommended usage: Adult accommodation for course leaders and staff at Scouter and Scout training courses, badge courses and Cub camps.

Cottage
Situated independently away from the main building, it is fully furnished and equipped to accommodate six people. There are two bedrooms each with two single beds and an open plan lounge with two single beds.

Recommended usage: Families (including people outside the Movement), parents or Scouter's spouse during a camp.

Barn
Located behind the main house is a large and well illuminated hall with a large covered veranda area.

Recommended usage: Suitable for lectures, handcrafts and emergency dry shelter.

Bunk House
Very spartan; has 11 bunk beds.

Recommended usage: Accommodation for wark parties, certain time- constrained courses, bad weather shelter.

Rondawel
Renovated for basic water and electricity.

Recommended usage: Utility / storage / instruction area

Other facilities

Hiking trails: 10 km of mountain trails with views. Also shady river routes. (Map available)
Cement dam - large shallow farm dam for swimming and raft building.
Floodlit playing field
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