French Island - Koala Spotting Hike (19km) - Early Start Required

Grade: Easy
Total Elevation Gain: 145m
Distance: 19 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Stony Point Ferry Terminal
Host Contact Number: 0401498263

PLEASE READ ALL INFO BEFORE CONFIRMING.
Join us for a unique hike on French Island, the only hike in Victoria where you are guaranteed to see Koalas in the wild.
This is an ideal cooler season walk as there is little shade along parts of the track and there is more wildlife to be seen on the island.

We will need to set off early to meet at 8:00am (at the latest) at the Stony Point Ferry Terminal to catch the 8:15am ferry across to the island (15mins).
So please use the following link to book your tickets ($33.00 Return) before you RSVP.
You can buy your tickets on the boat but sometimes if boat is full you will not be able to get a seat.
Book 8:15am Ferry from Stony Point to French Island and the 1:05pm Return ticket (see attached photo).

The walk is around 19 km done at a moderate pace on flat ground so an easy walk but we need to make sure we get back to the ferry terminal in time for the 1:05pm return trip.
French Island is an interesting and unique place to visit.
Hiking around the island is easy and relatively flat.
The area features spectacular coastal wetlands, mangroves, and salt marshes, that provide habitats for rich and biodiverse fauna, with over 230 bird species recorded in the area and of course Koalas!
Important information.

For a guide map please see the following link:
ALL TRAILS MAP (guide only)
Need a lift ? or can offer a lift to others ? Then please use this easy carpooling site: Carpool - Seats Available Now
(Please regularly check site for updated rides available)

QUESTIONS:
Feel free to message me - 0401 498263

BEING PREPARED
THINK BEFORE YOU HIKE - T.H.I.N.K
Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend.
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the start time & let me know if you’re running late (0401 498263) .
Remember that phone reception won't always be available so contact me as soon as possible if required.

NO SHOW POLICY:
If you fail to show up for 2 events or more without informing us prior to the start time you will be removed from the group.

NOTIFICATIONS:
All notifications will come via the Meetup app. Ensure you have enabled alerts & check the app in the lead up to an event. Notifications may include; comments, instructions & cancellations.