Kelly Hut over night, aprox 14 km, grade 3

From February 15, 2025 7:30 am until February 16, 2025 3:30 pm
Posted by Iris Joss
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Meeting 7. 30 am for car pool at my place, Bring petrol money.

Not coming from Wodonga, met 8.30 am at the Mount Beauty Bakery.

Short car shuffle when we get to Watchbed creek.

The walk to Kelly Hut is about 6 km along the Big River Fire Track and Kelly Track.

After setting up our tents we will go fo a walk to Fitzgeralds Hut about 2 km return.

There is a toilet at the Hut. A creek is near by for our water supply, bring water treatment.

 

On Sunday we walk back along the Langford East Aqueduct about 8km

 

 

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

 

 

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