Melbourne Social Walks - Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Wilderness Area 3 Day 2 Night Camping Adventure - Hard 50km

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 three day, two 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 night one. Day two will follow the Telegraph Track before checking out the famous Wilson’s Promontory Lighthouse and then turning north east onto the SE walking track to finish the day at “Little Waterloo Bay”, a pristine white sand beach and crystal blue water beachside camp surrounded by steep, forested slopes, lilly pilly trees and large granite boulders, for night two. Day three we will re-trace our steps along Waterloo Bay before taking the Little Waterloo Bay track through native bushland to return to Telegraph Saddle carpark to get the shuttle bus back to tidal river and 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 50km across 3 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. 

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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: 20/11/2024 - 22/11/2024

MEETING LOCATION: Tidal River Campground 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 - $250

Information Seminar will run by guides Dan and Adam covering:

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

ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Tidal River to Roaring Meg 16km:

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 Little Waterloo Bay 15km:

9.30am depart 

11.00am visit Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse 

3.00pm arrive at Little Waterloo Bay campsite

3.30 setup camp

6.00pm team dinner

6.30 relax

Day 3: Little Waterloo Bay to Telegraph Saddle 12km 

8.30am depart

11.30am arrive Telegraph Saddle carpark

11.45 debrie

12.00pm head home

1.30: Lunch at the Foster Pub

GETTING THERE:

Head to Tidal River Campground 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
• 3 - 4 pairs of underwear (1 for each day and 1 spare)
• 3 - 4 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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