Melbourne Social Walks - Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Wilderness Area 2 Day 1 Night Camping Adventure - Hard 30km

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join expert guides Dan and Adam for a spectacular once in a lifetime wilderness trek through one of the most pristine areas in Australia, Wilsons Promontory National Park. This two day, one night adventure will take you through lush rainforests, secluded beaches and pristine native wildlife habitat. Beginning at the Tidal River Campground, this trek will follow the Oberon Bay walking track to “Roaring Meg”, a secluded fern covered gully campsite classified as the most southern campsite in all of Australia for our overnight stay. Day two we will re-trace our steps to the telegraph junction through native bushland then take the jaw dropping coastal trail to tidal river, have a dip in the ocean before departing home. This trek is for the outdoor enthusiast looking to get out of their comfort zone and into the great outdoors with a total distance covered of around 30km across 2 days of hiking. You will need a good base level of fitness at a minimum to complete the trek as their will be sections with steep hills throughout, with our friendly and experienced guides Dan and Adam able to assist you along the way to help you on your journey. In addition you will also need the appropriate gear which has been outlined below.

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ABOUT SOCIAL WALKS

- Licenced Tour Operators with Parks Victoria

- $2.40 from every ticket sold goes to Parks Victoria

- Experienced Guides

- First Aid Qualified

- Fully Insured

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Steep hills
• Scrambling rocks 
• Downhill slopes 
• Physically Demanding in sections  
• Potential for wind/rainfall/weather 
• Lush Rainforests 
• Native Wildlife 
• Ocean Views

START TIME, MEET LOCATION & WHEN:

WHEN: 19/12/2024 - 20/12/2024

MEETING LOCATION: Telegraph Saddle Carpark, Wilsons Promontory National Park

MEETING TIME: Arrive at 11.30am for a 12.00pm sharp departure.

NOTE: Arriving on time is critical to the trek getting away on time. Participants not checked-in by 11.30am may be left behind. 

WHAT"S INCLUDED:

 Trek + Park Entry Fees + Information Seminar - $150

- Information Seminar booked in for the Market Hotel in South Melbourne on 10/12/2024 at 7pm

Optional (one off) Paddy Pallin shop visit with expert guides Ada and Dan to purchase any required gear to occur on Friday 13/12/2024 at 11am.

Paddy Pallin Location:

152 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Seminar will run by guides Adam and Dan covering:

• Gear
• Food
• Packing correctly
• Pack weight management 
• Trek expectations 

ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Telegraph Saddle Carpark to Roaring Meg 12km:

11.30am arrive at Telegraph Saddle Carpark

12.00pm set off 

3.30pm arrive at Roaring Meg campsite

4.00pm setup camp

6.00pm team dinner

6.30 relax

Day 2: Roaring Meg to Tidal River Campground via Oberon Bay 16km:

9.00am depart 

11:00 arrive at beach for swim and relax

1.00: Finish

GETTING THERE:

Head to Telegraph Saddle Capark located within Wilsons Promontory National Park via Wilson’s Promontory Rd 

WHAT TO BRING:

BAG

• Comfortable Hiking backpack 30L - 50L (a larger one is ok as well)

CLOTHES

• Waterproof jacket
• 1-2 pairs of active/hiking pants (preferably quick dry)
• 1-2 pairs of active/hiking shorts (preferably quick dry)
• 2 hiking T-shirts (merino wool encouraged) 
• Fleece/Down jacket (outer layer to wear around camp in the evening to stay warm)
• Thermal Top (to wear around camp in the evening to stay warm)
• Thermal Trousers (to wear around camp in the evening to stay warm)
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Swimwear
• Microfibre towel
• 2 - 3 pairs of underwear (1 for each day and 1 spare)
• 2 - 3 pairs of trekking socks (1 for each day and 1 spare)
• Sunglasses
• Hiking Boots (worn-in)
• Sandals/Thongs/Crocs (to wear at camp in the evenings) 

GEAR

• Sleeping Mat
• Sleeping Bag
• Hiking Tent
• Trekking Pillow
• OPTIONAL - Cooking System - pot and burner (Jetboil encouraged but any cooking system is fine) 
• Water Storage (at least 2L in either bottle/s or a water bladder)
• OPTIONAL Water purification system (guides can provide this if required)
• Small personalised first aid kit
• Gators for snake protection

OPTIONAL

• Beanie
• Waterproof Pants
• Earplugs  

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