Trip Overview

Mallacoota is a small holiday and fishing town situated at the mouth of Mallacoota Inlet in the far eastern corner of Victoria.

Mallacoota’s remoteness has made it popular for visitors seeking a quiet seaside experience in an area surrounded by forests, secluded beaches and pristine waterways. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from many points along the coast, taking in the sandy beaches of the extensive inland waterway of the Mallacoota Inlet and the several islands located close to the shore. Fishing and boating are popular activities, and many visitors enjoy accommodation in beachfront apartments or foreshore caravan and camping grounds.

Mallacoota is surrounded by the Croajingolong National Park which extends for over 100 kilometres along the wilderness coast of the region. A number of lighthouses are present in the park, with the most prominent being the structure built in 1862 on the granite outcrop which makes up Gabo Island, located 13 kilometres from Mallacoota.

Friday 23 September to Monday 26 September 2022.

Note: You will need to take Monday off.

Distance: 35 kms approx. total / 4 days

 

Accommodation

This is an Accommodated Trip.

We will be staying at the Shady Gully Caravan Park.

Accommodation type: Cabins ( 2 bedroom cabins; one double bed & bunk beds)

3 persons / cabin

The total cost for 3 nights is going to be approximately $140 per person (plus $10 booking fee for non-members).

Please note that this trip starts on Friday 23 September and ends on Monday 26 September.

 

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Friday 23 September 2022

Afternoon check in 2pm – 4 pm

Please note that Friday is a public holiday in Victoria, so you will be able to leave early in the morning.

Friday walk:  Walk around Mallacoota township, probably from 4pm – 6 pm (easy grade)

Friday dinner: We all have / share the dinner together at the accommodation

 

Food

Everyone needs to bring really nice food to share. This is the requirement for the trip. It can be either home-made or store bought. If your food is really impressive, you will get some bonus points.

For example, some finger food or meze-type food.  Or a nice cheese platter (just no Bega Cheese please!). Or a cake.

Also please BYO wine (or equivalent drinks). For example nice Shiraz or Pinot Noir. Or some nice white…

 

Saturday 24 September 2022

Hike: TBA

Length: 16-20 kms

Grade = Medium

Start 8.30 am

We will leave the accommodation at 8.30 am

Dinner: Saturday evening dinner will be booked at the Mallacoota Hotel

 

Sunday 25 September 2022

Sunday is going to be a hike-free day (ie. chill-out day) and we will go on a Road Trip to Tathra and explore the beautiful Sapphire Coast of the far south NSW.

We leave our accommodation after breakfast, around 9 am and drive to Eden (coffee & walk around town).

Optional: Killer Whale Museum visit.

Sunday lunch: The lunch will be booked at the legendary Tathra Pub / Tathra Hotel

After lunch we may go to visit the nearby Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and try some of their award-winning cheeses or milkshakes.

On the drive back to our accommodation, we may stop in the nice little town called Merimbula and check it out and have refreshments.

Sunday evening dinner: BBQ at the accommodation

BYO – there is a supermarket in Mallacoota

 

Monday 26 September 2022

Checkout: 9.00am

Two options on Monday:

Option 1: We rent a boat and go up the Mallacoota inlet and the river

Or

Option 2: We do approx. 3 hour hike up the river

Decision on which option we will go for – to be decided on the trip.

Upon the completion of the hike or the boat trip, our trip ends.

Return to Melbourne.

 

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.

Drivers can choose whether they wish to take passengers or not.

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.

For harder-graded walks, the leader has the right not to accept bookings from anyone they consider is not sufficiently fit or experienced to undertake it, so please provide as much relevant information as you can when booking. Unless the leader knows you well, 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 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.

Trip Fees:
Members:  $140 + Booking fee (nil) = $140

Non-members: $140 + Booking fee ($10) = $150

Payment:
All trip fees must be prepaid. 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.
If you have made your payment but need to cancel, we will only provide you with a refund if we can find a replacement for you. However, if you need to cancel because you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, then we will provide you with a full refund (even if a replacement can’t be found).

 

What to Bring

• Hand Sanitiser
• Face Mask

• 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.

 

COVID-19 Requirements

We need to follow all state government requirements regarding COVID-19 as explained here:   Coronavirus Victoria: How we live

• You should not be attending this walk if you are Covid-19 positive and/or are required to be in quarantine or isolation.
• If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, you should get tested and follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.
• If you are a Household Contact (Close Contact) or a Social or Workplace Contact, you must 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. For more details refer to: Joining a walk and your safety

 

Still have questions?

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Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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