Bibbulmun Track (Intro) Overnighter - Canning Shelter

This event is only for anyone new to overnight hiking … or hasn’t done it in a while
(Please read all the event info before registering for this event esp. RSVPs !)

We’ll be hiking approximately 6km (Saturday) to the Canning shelter on the Bibbulmun Track where we’ll camp for the night (NB tents will be required!).
Our cars will be parked at the start point at a designated area, and the next day (Sunday) we’ll return the same way.
(The total hike length is approximately 12km over the 2 days)

** In order to participate in this overnight hike … it is ESSENTIAL you attend a Planning Meeting on Wednesday evening 27th August @ 7pm (for approximately 90 minutes) to discuss Preparations, Itinerary and Gear requirements etc (inc low cost & hire options) … and any other questions you may have. **👍
(The location of the Planning Meeting will be provided after your registration.)
Also for ease of Communication … your mobile number and email address will be required.

So if you’ve been sitting on the sideline for a while or not had the confidence, this will be a great opportunity for you to experience an overnight hike with some guidance and support.
We’ll help you get organised, pick up some tips to get you started and in a responsible and safer way.

Itinerary
SATURDAY
10am - Meet at Caltex Karragullen
10:15am - Briefing & transport arrangements
10: 30am Convoy to hike start point (20 mins - 21km)
11am - we start hiking!🥾
Lunch along the way
2/2.30pm Arrive at Canning Shelter for the night
SUNDAY
Breakfast
Hike 6kms back to our cars
12noon (approximately) Return home

⛅ Weather forecast (local)
WillyWeather - Ashendon

Please note: we have limited places available to 14 participants max. (including the Organisers).
Your RSVP is important!! - if you are unable to attend this event, please contact the Organisers ASAP to enable anyone else on the Waitlist a chance to join us.

☎ Contact details
Organisers:
Sonja 0432 051 597
Mike 0416 088 024

Equipment

Here's a guide from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation
Overnight walk equipment checklist
We will discuss this in full at the Planning Meeting.
We strongly recommend you bring a tent in case the hut is full.
Food
You will need 1 x lunch, 1 x dinner, 1 x breakfast + Snacks

Another list from the Foundation

Water
The hut has rainwater tanks. The Foundation recommends that the water be treated before drinking.

$ Donation
To cover the Meetup subscription fees we'd appreciate $10 or more to help out. (It is not a membership fee, nor does it cover insurance or any other liability. Walkers attend at their own risk.)
Cash on the day is fine, or you can use PayID from your banking app to Mike on 0416 088 024. (How to use PayID ... it's not a scam!).

More questions?
Have a read of this Redtail Bushwalkers - information sheet.
Still have questions? Drop a line in the Comments below ... it's likely someone else is thinking the same thing!