Tower Hill Ramble - Grade 3 (Easy/medium)

The Warrnambool Bushwalking Club invites you to join them on a Tower Hill Ramble.  This walk is part of the Try Bushwalking Month, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, the peak body representing 60+ bushwalking clubs across Victoria. 

Discover amazing scenery and wildlife at one of Victoria's most fascinating and significant geological formations, around the Tower Hill Scenic Reserve.

DISTANCE:  8 km

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is suitable for beginners and more experienced walkers with a moderate level of fitness.

CHILDREN AND PETS:  This walk is for adults 18 years and over, and due to the nature of the walk, we ask you to leave dogs and other pets at home.  Please contact the club directly to inquire about service animals, and any family or pet friendly walks.  

AWT GRADE 3 (Easy/Medium):   AWT Grade information. 

PACE: We will be walking at a slow steady pace leaving plenty of time to take photos and admire the scenery.       

TOTAL ASCENT: 260m with a couple of 60m climbs.

WALK DESCRIPTION: 

This walk is mostly on well maintained tracks with stops along the way to take photos, etc.

MEETING POINT: We will meet at 9.45 am outside the Information Centre in the Tower Hill picnic area - look out for the Warrnambool Bushwalkers banner.

DIRECTIONS: Tower Hill is located 18 km west of Warrnambool and can be accessed from the Princes Highway.  Co-ordinates: -38.318659, 142.362429

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CARPOOLING: Participants will need to provide their own transport.

PHONE SIGNAL:  Available.

TOILETS:  Public toilets are available at the picnic area.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

• Emergency contact form with medical info.  Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
• 1.5L water
• Backpack
• Rain jacket
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

• Lunch
• Hiking poles
• Bug spray

LEADER: Lothar Satzke 0428319 559  Rob Cannon 03 5561 3448 

EXTRA INFORMATION: Warrnambool Bushwalkers will provide Morning Tea prior to the walk.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:  When registering for this event, we ask that you view and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk.

ABOUT OUR CLUB:  Warrnambool Bushwalkers is a small club of 42 current members and we offer a wide variety of walks, ranging from the more challenging walks in the Grampians, to easier scenic coastal walks, plus historical walks through our townships.  Plus we often have cycling trips included in our activities.  Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

Your privacy is important to us. Bushwalking Victoria and its member clubs are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data we collect from you is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation and communicating important details about the event. 

Please note that your contact information will be shared with Activity Leaders for the purpose of organising activities. Your information will not be shared with any external parties without your consent, except where required by law, but may be used for follow-up contact regarding your participation in this event.

You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

We encourage participants to take photographs during activities, which may be shared publicly through various channels such as newspapers, magazines, websites and social media.  If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer and take reasonable steps to avoid being captured in the images.