Trip Overview
Melbourne Cup Weekend
At approximately 900 m above sea level, Lake Tali Karng is the highest natural lake in Victoria. The pack-carry includes traversing the Wellington Plain to Camp Nyimba, day walks to Lake Tali Karng and The Sentinels, and side walks to Spion Kopje and Mt Wellington. On some days we cover significant distances and encounter steep terrain.
You will need to take Monday off work to join this trip.
Camping
We will be based at Camp Nyimba.
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Distance: 50 kms
Saturday 31 October: At approx. 12.00 pm, meet at McFarlane Saddle car park (off Moroka Road). Walk to Camp Nyimba via Wellington Plain. Set up tents. Optional evening walk to Spion Kopje.
Sunday 1 November: Day walk to The Sentinels via Millers Hut. Optional evening walk to Spion Kopje.
Monday 2 November: Day walk to Lake Tali Karng via Echo Point and Riggall Spur Tracks. Return to camp via Gillios Track.
Tuesday 3 November: Pack up tents. Packcarry to Moroka Gap Track. Side walk to summit of Mt Wellington. Return to McFarlane Saddle car park. Depart at approx. 2.00 pm.
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.
Booking Fee:
Members: free. Non-members: $12.
Payment:
Non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee by Paypal or credit/debit card.
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).
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 Safety.
Still have questions?
Check out Joining a Walk.
Check out Weekend and extended walks.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.
