ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join Social Walks Dynamic Duo Adam + Dan for an amazing camping and hiking expedition along the National Trail in the Yarra Ranges National Park. This trek is designed to give hikers a glimpse of the first days of Ads and Dan's 2023 "Legends Never Die" expedition that took them from Healesville all the way to the Sydney Opera House! A trek totalling 76 days and a distance of 1600km!

The National Trail is a long-distance walking and hiking trail that spans over 5,330 kilometers, connecting the northern tip of Queensland to the southern coast of Victoria and is one of the longest and most ambitious trekking routes in the world.

On the Saturday night we will be staying in a Private Property under cover in a beautiful barn (the same barn Ads and Dan stayed in on the second night of their 2023 trek) that is complete with facilities including a toilet, a shower and our own campfire!

Finally, as a participant you are expected to supply your own hiking/camping/trekking gear which has been clearly outlined below.

Meet our group and stay up to date with all our events here in our Facebook Group - Melbourne Social Walks

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
Immersion in the beautiful Yarra Valley
Sore Feet
Potential for wind/rainfall/weather
Lush Rainforests
Native Wildlife
Private Campground in a Barn
Toilet and Shower Facilities
Campfire

START TIME, MEET LOCATION & WHEN:

WHEN: 21/4/2025 - 22/4/2025

MEETING LOCATION: Pack Saddle Australia, 50 Manby Rd, Narbethong VIC 3778

MEETING TIME: Arrive at 11am at the meeting location above

WHAT"S INCLUDED:

Expert Guides Adam And Dan + Private Barn Campsite with Shower, Toilet, Communal Area, Campfire + Two seperate Hikes (Rated Difficult)

ITINERARY:

Day 1:

11am - Meet at Pack Saddle Australia Property (50 Manby Rd, Narbethong VIC 3778)

11:30am - Set-up tents/camping area and pack day packs for long day of hiking

1:00pm - Depart for Day 1 Hike (Dom Dom Creek and Mt Dom Dom Loop - approx. 15km 600m of elevation)

6:00pm - Arrive at Black Spur in for team Dinner

8:30pm - Arrive at back at Pack Saddle Australia property

9pm - Relax

Day 2 - 8am - wake up/team breakfast/pack up

10.30am - depart for Day 2 Hike (Manby Rd/Rouches Rd/Joe's Spur Track - approx. 14km 600m of elevation)

2:30pm - Return to Pack Saddle Australia property

3pm - Depart to Healesville for a celebratory drink

5:00pm: Finish and head home

WHAT TO BRING:

BAG

Comfortable Hiking Daypack between 30L - 50L

CLOTHES

Hiking pants/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)
Warm Long Sleeve top to wear under Fleece/Down Jacket
Thermal Top (to wear around camp under long sleeve top in the evening to stay warm)
Thermal Trousers (to wear around camp in the evening to stay warm)
Hat
Sunscreen
Towel
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof pants
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) - So your boots can be left to dry

*Note these items will not need to be carried on the hikes and can be stored at the camp ground each day*

GEAR

Sleeping Mat
Sleeping Bag
Tent
Pillow
Water Storage (at least 2-3L in either bottle/s or a water bladder
Small personalised first aid kit (optional)
Gators for snake protection
Beanie
Waterproof Pants
Earplugs (optional)

FOOD

Packable lunch (lunch day 1) - Something that will need to be eaten on day 1 (again this is a personal preference)
Non-Perishable lunch (lunch day 2) - Something that does not require refrigeration e.g. vacuum sealed tuna and pasta (this can be lunch both days if you wish)
Packet Oats (Breakfast) - This is the recommended option to manage weight and for convenience
Protein Bars
Trail Mix
Any snacks (personal preference) - Ensure you pack accordingly for two difficult hikes on each day

****PLEASE NOTE**** The above is solely a guide for food and gear. You can follow your own personal preferences if you choose to. However, the KEY to remember is weight management. More food equals more weight to carry. The more weight you're carrying the more difficult the trek will be!

It's as simple as that.

Cheers Ads and Dan!