Melb Cup Weekend: Wilson Prom Southern Circuit Overnight hike (part)/2 nights

THIS EVENT IS FULL. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE ADD YOURSELF TO WAITLIST.

About:
Once you RSVP you will be put on the waitlist. Please DM me to make your payment and secure your spot on this trip

Summary:
Come along for a 3-days and 2-nights hiking adventure down at the beautiful Wilson's Promontory. We will be hiking part of the Southern Circuit visiting pristine beaches and enjoying the sea breeze air.

You must be physically fit and mentally prepared especially for this hiking trip as the track has some hilly and steep sections and you will be carrying a hiking pack every day.

Distance : 40km +\- grade 3 over 2 days
Maximum number of spots available: 5

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please beware that this trip may be cancelled due to the weather. Heavy rainfall or snowfall.
Please make sure you pack warm clothes and appropriate camping gear for minus degree weather. I will assess the weather closer to the trip.

You must have all the base camping gear prepared for this trip.

Itinerary:
31th Oct - Sunday: Day 1.
Drive to Wilson's Promontory and everyone meets up at Tidal River Visitors Centre at 9:30 am sharp. We set off on the hike at 10:00 am to Halfway hut campsite (4.5hrs- 11.9km) where we will be camp for two nights. We will have a 30min to 1-hour lunch break halfway through the hiking trip. We get to the camp by 3:00 pm -3:30 pm. Once at the campsite set up camp, relax, and think about what to make for dinner.

1st Nov - Monday: Day 2.
A day hike for a total distance about 16km. We will hike south to the light house and head up east along the coast to Waterloo Bay Beach then head west back to the camp site. The view is amazing for this section. to Little Waterloo Bay (5.5hrs - 13.8km). We will have a 30min to 1-hour lunch break halfway through the hiking trip and aim to get to the camp by 4:00 pm. Once at the campsite set up camp, relax, have a swim and think about what to make for dinner.

2nd Nov - Tuesday: Day 3.
Pack the tent, breakfast, leave the campsite by 9am and hike back to Telegraph Saddle Car Park (4.5hrs - 12km) and take a shuttle bus back to the visitors centre. We will have a 30min to 1-hour break halfway through the hiking trip. We will reach the car park around 1.30pm.

Stop over in Melb for a beer if people are keen.

What to bring:
You will need to be self-sufficient for this camping and hiking trip.

• Food
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• Camp chair
• Warm/waterproof clothing
• Water container/ bladder
• Hiking clothing- NO JEANS
• Hat/beanie
• Gloves
• Hiking shoes/ boots and socks
• Comfy shoes at Basecamp
• Comfy basecamp clothes
• Head torch
• Jetboil unit/ trangia or stove
• Cooking gear/utensils
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent

Food for 3 day and 2 night:
2x Breakfasts
2x Lunches
2x Dinners

• Snacks
• Drinks
• Water 10 - 20 litres

Additional information: I’ll have a basic first aid kit with me at all times while we are on this hiking trip.

There’s a picnic area and drop toilets at the camping site. Please bring your own toilet paper.

The campsite has water resources.

Cost:
Campsite fee - $16.2 for two nights
Management fee- $24
Total cost: $40

Carpooling:
This will be arranged once participants have RSVP and paid for the trip and will be placed in the GOING section. Please DM me with the area you are located in so that carpooling can be arranged.

【Risks and Waiver of Liability】
By attending the OZ Adventurers event, I represent that I am in good physical health and capable of participating in the event. I understand that risks of Injuries and Damages are involved in hiking and other adventure travel, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me. I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY OZ Adventurers, Its organisers, leaders, volunteers, members, and attendees from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages.

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