Trip Overview

Hoping you will join for a relaxing weekend in the lovely Grampians in winter. This trip will take you to some of the lesser known areas of Gariwerd (as they are also known), with a gorgeous dinner at a beautiful Indian restaurant in lovely Halls Gap. Be aware that it may be cold – bring your best winter gear!

There is an option to stay for the Monday walk, or you can return home on Sunday afternoon if you wish.

Accommodation

This trip is a little different to most YHA Bushwalking trips, in that you actually manage your own accommodation. You can choose to stay at the YHA Eco-Hostel in Halls Gap, or one of the nearby motels. You can even stay in a tent if you prefer.

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Friday: Arrive in Halls Gap. Car is the best way to arrive.

Saturday: Barigar Walk

A one way hike (therefore requiring a car shuffle), this medium-hard hike takes us through the Stapylton Amphitheatre, with the maginificant orange wave of Taipan Wall. With some panoramic ridgeline hiking, seasonal creeks and a hidden waterfall, it is sure to be unforgettable.

Sunday: Grampians Rail Trail

An easy 11 kilometre hike along an old, long forgotten railway line that was closed in the 1940s or so.

Optional extra: Devils Garden Circuit

An easy 5.5 kilometre hike in the Devils Garden State Forest, just outside of Grampians.

Monday: Lake Wartook Looking, 11.5 kilometres, one way hike, again requiring a car shuffle.  Then we depart for the trip home.

Transport

Transport to and from the walk location is best by car. Public transport options do exist – please make your own enquiries.

If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations. We’ll try.

Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.

Booking

Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.

The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email.  The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.

By booking into this event you acknowledge that you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $10.

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
Payment by Paypal or card is the quickest method, but if you choose to pay by EFT please follow the instruction to email the Treasurer with your payment details.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.

What to Bring

• All the equipment, clothing, food and water you will need for the walks and overnight stays (refer Trip details above).

• To help manage the Covid risk, the following is useful: Hand Sanitiser, Face Mask(s), RAT test(s).

Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details, or discuss with the leader.  If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.

COVID-19 Requirements

We need to follow all state government guidelines regarding COVID-19 as explained here:   Coronavirus Victoria

• You should not be attending this event if you are Covid-19 positive and/or are required to be in quarantine or isolation.
• If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Check out our Covid-19 status.

Safety and Ambulance Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to: Joining a walk and your safety

Still have questions?

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Weekend and extended walks.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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