Dinner Plain Grade 4 Walk, Car camping at JB Hut, 10-15km walk
From May 15, 2021 5:00 pm until May 16, 2021 1:30 pm
At Dinner Plain
Posted by Dianne Ross
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Categories: Backpacking-OvernightCamping-Hiking
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START TIME - 9AM tABLETOP WALK 14km return
Grade of Walk: Grade 4,
Distance: 10km return
Time: 4 hours
Gradient: Mostly level with some gradual steep sections
Quality of Path: Mostly formed track, with some obstacles
Steps: Occasional steps
Experience required: Bushwalking experience Recommended
Mount Tabletop is a distinctive flat plateau linked to the Great Dividing Range by a low ridge. From JB Plain follow the old fence line south across the plains for 0.5 km. From here the route is marked. After crossing the snow plains and snow-gum woodland, the route drops down to Tabletop Creek and then follows a long ridge up the plateau. The track is marked to a rocky outcrop just below the summit. Return via the same route.
Weather conditions can change rapidly, and snowfalls and blizzards can occur at any time of the year.
Overnight camp
You can park vehicles at Dinner Plain and walk 1.4km to JB Hut or park cars on side of road and walk less than 1km to Hut.
Mandatory Gear for overnight camping- Season 3-4 tent, sleeping bag, mat for Alpine conditions, Food, cooking gear
Note: Huts in alpine areas are intended for emergency use only and you should not plan to sleep in them or use the emergency firewood.
Water/Food
Walkers must be self-sufficient with
food, water, first aid and camping gear,
Mandatory gear - for Alpine hiking – head light, thermal top, sun hat, beanie, gloves, map, space blanket, personal first aid, water purification tablets, whistle
Mobile phone (reception in some areas)