Tuesday morning walk - Hume & Hovell Pt 1: 8km grade 2/3

Due to COVID-19 health requirements, members must provide their own sanitisers, gloves, wipes, masks, etc.  If car pooling is required please contact the event co-ordinator.

Due to NSW/Vic border closures members and guests who reside in Victoria will need a border crossing permit.

Normal social distancing rules will apply. If 1.5m cannot be maintained then a mask needs to be worn; particularly if car pooling is used. THIS WILL BE A CAR POOLING EVENT

This walk begins on the Murray River at the the Hovell Tree in Hovell Tree Park, Albury.  It then takes us through South Albury and around to Doctors Point then up to the top of Eastern Hill for some pretty good views. We head down to Mungabareena then take the track out to the Riverina Hwy (Hume Dam Rd)

dogs OK; but remember this is a car pooling event so please respect the cars of fellow walkers. 

Meet at the Hovell Tree in Hovell Tree Park near the Albury pool.

We will complete the next 2 parts of the Hume and Hovell over the next 2 weeks.

Bring hat, water and a morning tea snack.

Any late cancellations please call me on 0456 100 183 

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.

Day Walking

• Current Medical Information Form 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

Event Gradings - More Info

What To Bring