Views and Waterfalls on Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado - Grade 4 (Medium/Hard)

The Warby Range Bushwalkers invites you to join them on a walk up Kangaroo Hill, Eldorado.  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. 

Walking on bush tracks and gravel roads plus a short, steep, rough and rocky scramble over part of an eroded bush track enroute to the top of Kangaroo Hill for excellent views, then back down to a creek crossing.  Waterfalls if there’s been enough rain.

DISTANCE:  14km Loop walk that will take 5-6hrs

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?   Suitable for experienced bushwalkers.  A medium to hard loop walk of approx. 14k mostly along gravel roads and bush tracks with some moderate ascending and descending.  There is a short, steep, rough and rocky scramble over part of an eroded bush track enroute to the top of Kangaroo Hill, then back down to a creek crossing.   

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 4 (Medium) - Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.  AWT Grade information. 

PACE: The pace will be determined by the attendees, generally around 3 to 4kph.  There are interest points along the route, a morning tea break at a waterfall (if running) and lunch atop Kangaroo Hill.  After lunch we descend Kangaroo Hill and have a creek crossing before returning to Eldorado township.

TOTAL ASCENT: Moderate hills and a short, steep, rough and rocky scramble over an eroded bush track.  Eldorado approx. 200m elevation, to approx. 330m at Lonies Gap Rd, then back down to 200m before reaching to 230m at the base of Kangaroo Hill.  Kangaroo Hill approx. 370m.  Creek crossing at approx. 185m elevation.

WALK DESCRIPTION: 

A medium to hard loop walk of approx. 14k starting/finishing at Eldorado township.  Walking mostly on bush tracks and gravel roads, plus a short, steep, rough and rocky scramble over a partly eroded bush track enroute to the top of Kangaroo Hill for excellent views, then back down to a creek crossing.  Waterfalls if there’s been rain.

MEETING POINT: Meeting at Rotary Park, cnr Swan & Evans Sts, Wangaratta at 8.15am for 8.30am departure.  Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryxmqg...
We will carpool the 23km from the meeting point to our walk start point at Gunhouse Park, Eldorado.

CARPOOLING: We will meet at Rotary Park in Wangaratta, and carpool from there.  Carpool cost $4.50 per passenger, payable in cash to driver.   

PHONE SIGNAL: Subject to your provider you may or may not have mobile service.

TOILETS: At Rotary Park,Wangaratta (meeting point), at Gunhouse Park, Eldorado (start/finish of walk).  No toilet facilities during the walk.  Plenty of bush for a bush pee.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

• Emergency contact form with medical info.  Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
• 2L water
• Backpack
• Rain/wind jacket 
• Spare footwear suitable for a creek crossing
• Small towel to dry feet
• Hiking poles
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

• Morning tea/snack and lunch
• Thermos for hot drinks
• Bug spray

LEADER: Jeanette, 0417 546 974. Leader will contact participants in the week prior to the walk. 

EXTRA INFORMATION: Please contact the leader directly if you have any queries.  

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

ABOUT OUR CLUB: The Warby Range Bushwalkers Club is based in Wangaratta, Northeast Victoria.  A fun and friendly way to keep fit, meet new people, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Northeast Victoria and other locations throughout Australia.  The Club is open to anyone and everyone who enjoys fun, fitness and friendship.  Our membership ranges from young professionals, to families, and energetic retirees, with walks to suit all ages and capabilities. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

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