Mt Baw Baw Plateau/Walhalla camping weekend

Join us on a weekend of hiking and camping in Gippsland.

We will be camping on the Friday and Saturday night at Seninis Campground, Moondarra State Forest. This campground sits on a beautiful bend in the Tyers River, where you can float along in an inner tube. It has a toilet but no showers. Fires are allowed except during total fire bans.

Directions to the campground:
From Melbourne, take the Monash Freeway (M1) east toward Gippsland. Exit toward Moe/Trafalgar and follow Moe–Erica Road (C105) through Moe, past Trafalgar, and on toward Rawson. Moe-Erica Road becomes Moe-Rawson Road as you come to the turnoff for Seninis Track. Turn left onto Seninis Track Entry (as pinned) and follow the unsealed road 1.5km to the campground by the Tyers River. If in a 2WD, drive at walking pace.

Note: The pin marks only the start of Seninis Track. Google Maps can be confusing if you search for the campground directly, so it’s best to navigate to the pinned location and then follow the track to the campsite.

Saturday
Start time: 9am
Meeting place: Mount St Gwinear Car Park
Leaders: Aliona and Dale
Hike: Mount St Gwinear to Mount Baw Baw return. Length: 17km, Elevation: 600m, challenging.
A great alpine hike covered in wildflowers and snow gums, ascending Mount Saint Gwinear, Mount Saint Phillack, and Mount Baw Baw.

Sunday
Start time: 9am
Meeting place: Thompsons Bridge – Walhalla
Leader: Garry
Hike: Thompson station to Walhalla return. Length: 16km, Elevation: 100m, moderate. hike starting at Thomson Station, passing Poverty Point arrives at Walhalla via the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT). We will explore the township before returning to the starting point.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/walhalla-to-thomson-station-via-poverty-point-bridge

Optional activities in Walhalla include:

• A return trip to Thomson Station on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway (approx. $30)
• Walhalla Gold Mine tour (approx. $25)

Fitness Level:
The hikes are graded as moderate and challenging. You need to be in very good physical condition and have experience hiking off-trail.

What to bring:

• all camping equipment, water and food (you must be self-sufficient)
• proper hiking shoes/boots and protective clothing for all elements. This is an alpine area, therefore come prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, including snow.

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• ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
• wearing appropriate clothing and footwear
• keeping your equipment in good working condition
• acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
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