Prime Minister Scott Morrison will embark on an unscheduled, last-minute quail hunting expedition alongside former Prime Minister John Howard tomorrow.

The announcement comes following news of the passing of former Prime Minister and Labor icon Bob Hawke two days out from the Federal election, which is expected to give a boost to Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

“We were of course utterly shocked and saddened to hear of Bob Hawke’s passing, and it really drove home the importance of spending quality time with our elder Party statesman,” said the Prime Minister in a statement.

“That’s why I’ve asked John to come along on my spur of the moment hunting expedition in a particular rugged and isolated valley in the NSW Riverina tomorrow.”

“Following that we are going to have a sky dive over Sharky Bay, before finishing off the day with a drag race at Mt Panorama.”

The Prime Minister is reportedly also inviting Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull to the activities.