Bogong High Plains Weekend .
Details
This is a 2 day / 2 night trip to Falls creek to do some great hikes on the Bogong High Plains
Accommodation is at the Howman's Gap Discovery Camp in 3 x 6 bed dorms ,each with twin en-suites. The Centre is very modern with terrific facilities.
https://camps.ymca.org.au/howmans-gap-discovery-camp
Price per person is $390 which includes 2 nights accommodation 2 x dinners and 2 x breakfast.
Rough Itinerary. Arrive Friday 14 Nov night .Dinner
Saturday 15 Nov
0700 Breakfast
Falls Creek to Mount Cope via Wallaces and Cope Hut.
0830 This is a 20 km loop (graded moderate to hard) ,starting at Langford West Campground, we hike past Wallace's Hut (Victoria's oldest Alpine Hut) continue to Cope Hut the head to the summit of Mt Cope.(1837 metres) for panoramic views We return back via the Alpine Walking track to complete the loop. Hike will take 6-8 hours.
BBQ Dinner
Sunday 16 Nov
0700 Breakfast
Watchbed Creek to Mt Nelse.
This is a 12km approx out and back hike and is described as moderately cha;enging. Starting at the Watchbed creek trail head and follows the Big River Fire Trail and meanders through Snowgum woodlands alongside Watchbed creek. The trail emerges into grassy plains and intersects the Australian Alps Walking Track. From here we depatrt the main trail to the Summit of Mt Nelse.
Please note, walks are classified as moderate to hard so please keep in mind when RSVPing.
Participants will need bring their own lunch for both walks, although there is usually plenty left over from breakfast to cobble a lunch together.
Please try to carpool where possible.
Organizers reserve the right to change itinerray at their discretion.
As usual, first in best dressed with payments will secure the spots. Money is non refundable if we cant find someone to fill your spot. Please note in case of late cancellations
Bogong High Plains Weekend .