Trip Overview

The Major Mitchell Plateau walk in the Grampians offers a captivating and challenging trek through one of Victoria’s most stunning landscapes. This walk is suitable for people who have done at least a couple of pack carries this year.

This trip is a combination of an overnight pack carry and a half-day walk on Sunday.

Because Friday starts early, the group needs to be in Halls Gap or Stawell on Thursday night. Camping or staying in a hotel or caravan park are options, and you can make your own arrangements. When you send the request, please advise which option you prefer so I can arrange the carpool accordingly.

We may need to carry water to the campsite for the first night, so please bring additional water bottles/bladders.

Booking will be open at 10 am on 17th August.

Camping

Friday Night First Wannon Hiker Campsite

Saturday Night Jimmy Creek Campground

There are fees for the campsites, and it is $15 per person. Please make the payment after the booking is confirmed.

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Thursday: Travel to Halls Gap, Stawell or Dunkeld for an early start on Friday.

Friday: Meet at Jimmy Creek Campground at 8am for car shuffle, then walk from Sheep Hills Car Park to First Wannon campsite where we will camp. The total distance is 12.7km 5 hours.

Saturday: Walk from First Wannon campsite to Jimmy’s Creek campground, 13km 5 hours. Pick up the cars from Sheep Hills Car Park.

Sunday: Do Teddy Bear Gap loop, 8.5km 2.5 hours.

 

Transport

Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.

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.

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.

Trip Price:

Members:  $15 + Booking fee (nil) = $15.

Non-members: $15 + Booking fee ($12) = $27.

Payment:
Members and non-members are required to pre-pay the trip price for this event.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or debit card.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
We will only be able to provide a refund if we can find a replacement for you.

When you make a booking, please state what kind of accommodation you prefer for the Thursday.

 

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 may be 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.

 

Emergency Club Contact 

The emergency club contact for this walk is Ken.  The leader can provide you with the contact’s phone number, if you wish to pass this on to any friend/family member who may be concerned if you return late.

 

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

If you are Covid-19 positive, have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

 

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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