Trip Overview

Taking advantage of the Grand Final long weekend, we will stay in Traralgon and do two day hikes in the beautiful Tarra Bulga National Park in South Gippsland, followed by a half-day hike north of Traralgon before we head home.

Accommodation

We are staying in cabins at the Big 4 Traralgon Park Lane Holiday Park.

Three people per cabin. Each cabin includes a kitchen, living area, bathroom and two bedrooms (double bed in the first and two single bunk beds in the second).

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Thursday September 25

Arrive at Traralgon and settle in to our accommodation.

Friday September 26 – Grand Final Public Holiday

Tarra Valley Circuit – 22.5 km M/H 7.5 hours

Come and experience the magical Tarra Bulga National Park with this harder hike. We will see some magnificent Mountain Ash Trees, lush gullies of Tree Ferns and Myrtle Beeches. This area is one of the best examples of cool temperate rainforest in Victoria. This walk is a harder loop walk that will take in some of the best scenery in the park, though those frightened of leeches should come prepared!

Saturday September 27 – Grand Final Day

Mount Tassie Loop – 16.4 km M 5 hours

This is another excellent hike in the Tarra Bulga National Park. We will get to take in some magnificent views from the top of Mount Tassie and check out the Corrigan Suspension Bridge. The aim isn’t to finish too late for this one, so some walkers can return and watch the football, or at least most of it.

Sunday September 28

Wirilda Track Loop via Pipeline Track E/M 3 hours

This is a scenic loop along and around the Tyers River, north of Traralgon. Expect some spectacular views of the river gorge. This area is supposedly one of the best areas in all of Gippsland for hiking and spring is probably the best season to do it, with plenty of wildflowers making this area a favourite for naturalists.

After our hike, we depart for the trip home.

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 trip. 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 trip, 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:  $285 + Booking fee (nil) = $285.
Non-members: $285 + Booking fee ($12) = $297.

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.

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.

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

For the latest government advice about Covid-19 refer to:
Better Health Victoria: Covid-19

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