Great South West Walk - 250km - G3/4

This is in my books the best beginner multi day expedition type walk you can do in Victoria. I did it in 2016 and loved it, so I thought I'd give it another go

It's relatively flat on a great east grade 3 track for the most part track and sections of grade 4 that travels along wildlife populated forests (I've never before seen so many emus - or snakesl, river banks, long beaches and huge sand dunes as well as extinct volcanoes, petrified forests and huge sea cliffs. Having already done the "3 Capes" track in Tassie - actually 2 capes lol, this is far better in every respect. (and way cheaper)

I won't be guiding this trip so you'll need to be self sufficient in every respect including transport accommodation etc
Campsites can be booked at Parks Victoria.

More information
https://greatsouthwestwalk.com/

You can join for the full thing or do it in sections.

Section 1
Portland to Nelson

Best for wildlife, forest and amazing river

Expected arrival in Nelson Jan 1

Section 2
Nelson to Tarragal Caves

Best for long beach, huge sand dunes, forest, extinct volcanoes

Expected arrival at Tarragal Caves Jan 4 or 5

Section 3
Tarragal Caves to Portland

The best section for beaches, petrified forests, seals, huge sea cliffs and amazing volcanic features.

Expected arrival in Portland Jan 7 or 8

If there is any interest you'll need to get in touch with me. I have blocked the "attend" button. Which means I have waitlisted this event until people get in touch and we can co-ordinate the trip and I understand how much experience you have

Be mindful, if you try to contact me during this trip I may not have reception so expect possibly a few days delay.

You'll need water purification, tent, sleep system, food and snacks, stove, gaiters , Sun hat/screen, fly veil, bug spray. Bring a PLB and GPS navigation. Happy to send a gpx file of the route for people coming. Let other people know your intentions etc. I'll share contact information if things go ahead.

If it's really hot, I'll be up early at 5 a.m to start, I won't be waiting . I can't do hot weather hiking

The schedule is approximate, I may take 2 or 3 days rest at Nelson

Day 1 - Portland - Cubbys Camp: 18.5km

Cobboboonee National Park
Cubbys Camp - Cut-Out Camp: 13km
Cut-Out Camp - Fitzroy Camp: 22km

Lower Glenelg National Park
Fitzroy Camp - Moleside Camp: 22km
Moleside Camp - Pritchards Camp: 10.5km
Pritchards Camp - Pattersons Camp: 21.5km
Pattersons Camp - Nelson: 19km

Discovery Day Coastal Park
Nelson - Monibeong: 23km
Monibeong - Swan Lake: 16km

Mount Richmond National Park
Swan Lake - Tarragal Camp: 20km
Tarragal Camp - Springs Camp: 12km

Cape Bridgewater
Springs Camp - Trewalla Camp: 15km

Cape Nelson State Park
Trewalla Camp - Mallee Camp: 17km
Mallee Camp - Portland: 17km