Trip Overview

A 3 night accommodated trip over the Queens birthday long weekend staying in Yarram with various days walks in the Tarra Bulga area (2 full walks & one 1/2 day).

Full trip details are available here.

 

Accommodation

Accommodation for the three nights consists of three rental houses with a mix of double and single beds. Each house has a kitchen & 3 bedrooms. A maximum of two people will be allocated per room.

 

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Day 1: Circuit walk to Mt. Tassie (highest peak in the area with a lookout and picnic area) [16km]

Day 2: Partial circuit walk from the visitors centre via the ‘Scenic Track’, Ash Track, Lyrebird Track, Wild Cherry Track, Macks Creek, Gardiner Track & Old Balook Yarram Road. [15km]

Day 3: Cyathea falls + lookout [6km]

 

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 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.

 

 

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.

For drivers who agree to accept a passenger, refer to this link for Victorian State Government guidelines for travelling with others:

CovidSafe Travel in Victoria – Travelling with others

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:

House 1-3 (fully booked):

Members:  $158 + Booking fee (nil) = $158 Total.

Non-members: $158 + Booking fee ($10) = $168 Total.

House #4 (overflow):

Members:  $182 + Booking fee (nil) = $182 Total.

Non-members: $192 + Booking fee ($10) = $192 Total.

 

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.

 

Still have questions?

Check out Joining a walk and your safety

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Weekend and extended walks.

Check out our Covid-19 status.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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