Grampians Cabin / Camp 5 nights Grade 2 to Grade 4 day walks

From October 06, 2023 9:00 am until October 11, 2023 8:00 pm
Posted by Tony Marsh
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Its been 10 years since this event was run - click here for a collection of photos of that trip

Participants are required to make own booking arrangements - there is the range of options for cabin/onsite van accommodation - Ive attached booking site details but please note the dates are not as shown in these documents -

Oct6-Oct10 is the correct date range

Hopefully people will consider car pooling and expense sharing as its a 6 hour drive from Albury Wodonga - if so we will meet at Bunnings car park in Wodonga at 8am

This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know or be reacquainted with Gariwerd National Park aka the Grampians one of the most biodiverse national parks in South Eastern Australia.

This park is a national treasure and is listed on the national heritage list

We will base camp at Happy Wanderer resort which is at Wartook just outside the park and about 20km north of Halls Gap on the road to Horsham

https://www.happywandererresort.com.au

Activities will include  day walking, wildflower obsessing, birding and socialising. Walks will range in difficulty from grade 2 to grade 4 - event grading information

GRADE 2

No bushwalking experience required. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

GRADE 4

Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. 

What to bring is everything you need for base camping with or without power (powered camping sites are available) as well as cabin and on site caravan accommodation

Here is a check list for day walking

Day Walking

  • Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST  and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE 
  • Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves and hat
  • Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
  • Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
  • Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
  • Walking poles
  • Gaiters
  • Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
  • Torch or headlamp for contingencies