Day

Details

1

Meeting Point:

Participants will meet at Valda's Tree Gallery & Tea Rooms, Dammans Road (just off Warburton Hwy) ready to depart at 08:00am.

Getting There:  Follow the Maroondah Hwy through Lilydale, turning right onto the Warburton Hwy.

Trek Overview:

The day begins with a pre-day briefing covering safety; expectations; gear check; posture adjustments and advice; water consumption; energy maintence and stability etc....

It's a short walk to the start of the Mt Donna Buang track which is part of the Yarra Ranges National Park.  The track commences with a steep incline from the outset.  This challenging walk takes in terrain similiar to what you will experience on the Kokoda Track.  We walk for about  3-4 hours before stopping for lunch at the top of the track.  After some technical presentations, we commence our decent and make for the campsite.  Everyone assists in setting up the tents before enjoying a well earned swim in the Yarra river.

Our campsite dinner is shared with group stories and experiences.  After dinner, we switch on our torches and walk through the bush to give particpants the opportunity to experience the bush at night before retiring for the day.

Total Trekking Hours:  Approximately 5-6 Hours

Accommodation:  Campsite

2

Trek Overview: 

It's an early morning start to the day so we can complete the trek by 3pm.   

After breakfast we pack up the campsite and take the short walk again to the start of the Mt. Donna Buang track.  If you thought day one was challenging, redoing this arduous track again today will ensure your readiness for the Kokoda Track in PNG.   

Total Trekking Hours:  Approximately 5-6 Hours

Debrief:   

On completion of the weekend trek, participants will receive individual and group assessment, feedback and recommendations to keep you "on track" for trekking adventure.