Lake Tali Karng Grade 4, 26km return overnight hike

From February 05, 2021 9:00 am until February 08, 2021 10:00 am
Posted by Jill Hancock
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We will drive to Licola via Mt Skene on the 5th or we can drive in convoy there. We will then camp overnight on the Wellington River before driving on the Saturday to McFarlane Saddle before walking 9km across the high plains and then descending 4km to the lake to camp.We will return the same way but experienced walkers can walk down the 1km rough Valley of Destruction track to the Wellington River and walk 17km with 16 river crossings back to the road where we can collect them. We will camp another night on the Wellington River before returning home on the 8th or alternatively stay on and camp a few extra days.

Please click the Join button to register your interest in this event. Note this is a grade 3 day walks event -

EVENT GRADINGS

 

GRADE 4

Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. 

WHAT TO BRING

Overnight Event Packing list

Current Medical Information Form LOGIN FIRST  and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE 

  • Bedding 
  • Tent (sharing sections of the tent is an option)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Bag Liner
  • Mattress
  • Pillow 
  • Bed Clothing
  • Thermals - top and bottom
  • Second layer - top and bottom
  • Warm Gloves beanie and dry socks
  • Keep clothing in a water tight bag - zip lock - dry bags etc.. 
  • Wet Weather / Cold
  • Rain jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Warm Gloves and Water Proof Over Glove plus a Benie or suitable walk hat.
  • Essentials
  • Tooth Brush and paste
  • Any medication ( please inform leader if necessary Allergies etc)
  • Personal first aid 
  • Water to drink and prepare meal ( some locations and walks have water on site or en route )
  • Leader should inform the group re water supply
  • Tablets for water ( be safe rather than get a bug ) ( water purification tablets )
  • Toilet paper and trowl to dig appropiate hole.
  • Food
  • Dehydrated food for weight considerations
  • 3 Meals , plus snacks.  per day.  
  • Stove (another item that can be shared) 
  • Plate and cuttlery 
  • Cup for warm drink  your choice
  • EXTRA ITEMS
    Fully charged and credit loaded up phone
    Camera
    THE LEADER MUST TAKE A RESCUE BEACON
  • The club has 1 Personal Locator Beacon and 1 emergency SPOT device and 3 First Aid Kits

Click here for a Parks Vic brochure of the area 

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