On Thursday 4 September 2025, the Grade 11-13 Sport & Recreation class headed to Chauncey Vale Wildlife Reserve due to the poor weather report for our trip to Cradle Mountain. Chauncy Vale was home to Nan Chauncy, a childrens author who wrote several books based in Tasmania during the 1940’s to early 60’s, one being “They found a cave”. Todays bush walk took us up to some the sandstone caves used in Nan’s story.  

We completed the Caves Loop track, which has a steep climb to the caves. Luckily we could use them to shelter from a brief hail storm whilst enjoying hot chocolates and snakes. Much fun was had hiding in caves and observing the weathering patterns in the rock. There was a great shelter area where we enjoyed our lunch before heading back to school. Thankfully the predicted snow didn’t fall till later in the day and we made it home safely. 

Thanks to Jill Bennett for driving the bus and carrying the hot chocolate supplies!