Cowombat Flat and source of Murray River. Pack Carry Grade 3,aprox. 53km

 A 4 day walk to Cowombat Flat, the source of the Murray, start of the 'Dotted Line' State border, and a visit to The Pilot, the first big mountain in Kosciuszko NP. Beautiful remote country, much wildlife, kangaroos, emus, feral horses.  see maps and descriptions below!

 Day 1 drive to Benambra 2wd ok.allow 3-4 hours. Walk 13 km along the Australien Alpine Track to Cowombat Flat. Set up camp and relax

 DAY 2 daywalk to the first cairn on the dotted line border, and the source of the Murray R., explore the Flat, swim in the baby murray. (12km) Day 3, climb The Pilot, 1828m magnificent views of all the big mountains (14km, daypacks, 600m climb) DAY 4 walk back to cars (13km), drive home. Medium walking with pack, undulating 4wd track, part of the Alpine Walking Track. Day walk to the source, and border cairn is mixed going through bush, the climb to the Pilot from the track is 30 minutes of thick, steep rocky going. This is a perfect walk for those who wish to push their packs on a golf buggy or similar - 

More info see pp 153-157 'Australian Alps Walking Track book by Chapmans and Siseman.

This is a remote area and people need to be confident they can carry enough food and equipment for 3 nights, although you're only carrying it all for the 12km walk in along the jeep track.. There is very limited mobile coverage (only on top of The Pilot in fact).

 Overnight Event Packing list

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• 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