Name: Mitchell River Packraft_Grade 2/3_Four Day Trip
Start: 2024-09-27T07:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-09-30T15:00:00+10:00

This is a Four day packraft trip with flat water sections, and a few big rapids that is big on scenery and wilderness. We will be passing through Mitchell River Gorge on this trip. There is plenty of good camping on the sandy river banks. You will need 4 days for this trip.
Average River grade: 2 max 3
Distance: 69km
Start: Wonnangatta River, Waterford Bridge
Finish: Mitchell River, Glenaladale Bridge, Iguana Creek
Location: Mitchell River National Park, Victoria.

Itinerary:
Thurs 26th travel up to Iguana Creek. Approx 4:30 from Melb. Camp somewhere at cars.
Friday 27th Leave a car at Glenaladale Bridge, Iguana Creek exit point and drive to Waterford Bridge and start paddling. Camping on river.
Sat 28th paddling and camping on river.
Sun 29th paddle to finish at Glenaladale Bridge, Iguana Creek. Camp o/n at car.
Mon 2nd Car shuffle and return to Melbourne.

Group Size: 3 is min. 5 is max or as car capacity determines.
RSVP: You will be put on the waiting list for confirmation by the organiser.
You must then send a personal message to the organiser to confirm that you are on the list. Failure to do so means that you will be removed from the list.
Also, you must provide detailed answers to the questions which was part of the post (additional info can be part of the personal message as per above) or you will be removed from the waiting list:
You will have needed to have paddled/walked with myself, Bill or Penny before.
Grade: Exploratory. Experienced paddlers and walkers experienced in remote area multi day paddling and off track walking only.
Everyone needs to be able work closely as a group and pitch in, assist with route finding and take their turn on the front. Able to take care of themselves and others in the group and having a good sense of humour is essential.

Be prepared: Clothes for rafting and rough and rocky conditions including gloves for a possible walk out in case of an emergency.
Ambulance subscription: Must have.
Covid restrictions: Mandatory requirements which must be followed: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19
Environment: Minimum impact bushwalking http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/_*data/assets/pdf_file/0007/225808/FS0015*-_Bushwalking_Code.pdf
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