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Lots of walking to get
close to nature but always carry only a day pack.
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From moderate walks through
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The pace is always leisurely
to truly experience the varied environments and soak up the
atmosphere of the bush.
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5 Day Mt. Feathertop Adventure
Graded: MODERATE/CHALLENGING
4 nights accommodation.
Moderate-challenging walks
A classic lodge accommodated alpine walking tour. |
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Walking on the roof of Victoria with a lovely balance of short and half day walks, although the highlight is a challenging full day walk to Victoria's second highest peak, Mt. Feathertop (1922m).
Wander across grassy alpine plains enjoying the balmy autumn weather.
Watch for late autumn wildflowers at your feet and admire the stately snowgums, sculptured by the wind. From lofty peaks, gaze across a sea of mountains and pause to soak up the peace and solitude.
The superb ridge-top walk along The Razorback ridge to the summit of Mt. Feathertop and return is tackled as a long day walk (22km), so you do need to be fit. This is Alpine National Park walking at its best.
Carry only a light day pack on each of the bushwalks as our overnight accommodation is in a cosy ski lodge at Dinner Plain Village. Enjoy the company of a small group of like minded walkers (maximum 11 participants) and share the challenges and the joys that the mountains provide.
Add you guide’s local knowledge and enthusiasm for nature, some interesting local history especially around Omeo and you have a really memorable walking holiday.
April, 2014
5 Days ex. Bairnsdale $POA
5 Days ex. Melbourne $POA
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Press Release: The Australian Alps has just been included on the National Heritage List recognising the outstanding natural, indigenous and historic values of this iconic landscape. |
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Walking Errinundra Plateau
Graded: MODERATE
4 nights accommodation.
Lots of Moderate walks
An exciting new walking tour to explore Errinundra Plateau during spring while Waratahs are in bloom. Spring brings a wonderful display of wildflowers, however most like the Gippsland Waratah are found on shrubs and trees rather than as small ground covers.
Walk along soft leafy tracks through tall old growth forests of immense eucalypts, sometimes shrouded in mountain mists. Other walks through ferny rainforest allow you to discover an ancient type of forest where flowering plants are few, but you will find a delightful array of ferns, moss festooned logs and tiny fungi.
Learn how all the small things in the forest are important and why ecosystems like this make a vital contribution to biodiversity. High on the Errinundra Plateau many rivers begin their journey to the sea assisted by a high rainfall.
Experience a part of East Gippsland off the beaten tourist trail with a local guide keen to share a great love and knowledge of this mountain environment.
Hear about the struggles to protect these precious forests, both historically and even now how environmental groups are campaigning to save old growth forest outside Errinundra National Park from logging.
Your days will be filled with a lovely combination of walks varying from shorter walks with lots of time to look up close at these very special forests to walks 2-4 hours in duration taking in the beauty and atmosphere of this remote and special part of East Gippsland.
The pace will be leisurely with lots of time to stop and discuss many aspects of this magnificent and diverse environment. At the end of each day return to cosy accommodation for a hearty meal and to rest and rejuvenate ready for the next days walking.
November 25, 2013
5 Days ex. Bairnsdale $1840
5 Days ex. Melbourne $1960
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Small organisms contribute to forest biodiversity |
Walks through Errinundra’s old growth forests
Walking beneath rainforest trees
Spring growth on treeferns |
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Above - Sunset at Point Hicks Lighthouse
Right - Mt Everard
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7 Day Walking Croajingolong
Graded: Moderate
6 nights accommodation
Lots of Moderate Walks
Croajingolong National Park in far East Gippsland, with it’s magnificent wilderness coastline is a perfect location for a walking holiday.
Walks that take you along sandy beaches and through peaceful foothill forests with banksias and birds, then up small peaks to superb views over the coastal plains. Don’t hurry though, pause for a moment to sit and enjoy still inlets with perfect reflections, to appreciate wildlife and spring wildflowers or to breathe in the peace and tranquillity.
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Walking opportunities abound and we will take full advantage of these with our days filled with either a combination of shorter walks in succession or a full day walk. The walks are graded moderate so it is expected that you will be reasonably fit. |
Sledge Track to West Beach |
Three nights are spent in historic lighthouse keeper’s cottages at Point Hicks Lighthouse boasting superb ocean views, walks, wildlife and fascinating history. The other three nights are in guesthouse accommodation at Gipsy Point near Mallacoota. In addition we explore Thurra River and Wingan Inlet.
Enjoy lots of good walks and at the end of each day, good conversation, delightful accommodation and a meal that appears before you like magic. Now that’s a walking holiday!
Contact me for full details and itinerary.
September 30, 2013
7 Days ex. Bairnsdale $2900
7 Days ex. Melbourne $3020
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4 Day Walking from Waterholes
Graded: Moderate
3 nights guesthouse accommodation
Lots of moderate grade walks
This walking tour includes two full days of walking plus some short walks, all starting as you step out the door of your well appointed guesthouse room. |
Riverside walking
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After a day of energetic walking, return tired but re-vitalised and choose to relax on your balcony with a good book or soak away the aches in a deep bath. Decisions, decisions!! Finally finish off the day with another delightful meal served in the ambience of the dining room.
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Spoil yourself with a little luxury while enjoying 4 days walking to explore the foothills around the beautiful Nicholson River valley, north of Bairnsdale.
Time to sit and enjoy along the way
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Walks start right at the door
of your guesthouse room
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Includes three nights accommodation at the new Waterholes Guesthouse and a focus on walking to enjoy spring wildflowers, birdlife and the amazing history of the area.
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5 Day Walk Mt Howitt & Tali Karng
Graded Moderate/Challenging
4 nights camping
Moderate-Challenging walks
A walking tour to enjoy the ambience of the high country in balmy springtime weather. Good, long energetic day walks take you to the top of Mt Howitt, then to descend between the folds of mountains to discover Tali Karng, the hidden lake.
In addition there are some shorter walks discovering, waterfalls at Bryces Gorge and Moroka Gorge, open grassy plains and The Pinnacles fire lookout tower. Add some great company and the local knowledge of your guide to complete a rewarding walking ecotour experience.
No big packs to carry, all camps are vehicle-based, but you need to be fit to enjoy challenging day walks.
March, 2014
5 Days ex. Bairnsdale $POA
5 Days ex. Melbourne $POA |
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Howitt Road
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4 Day Eastern Peaks Walk
Graded: MODERATE/CHALLENGING
3 nights camping
Moderate - moderately challenging walks.
Experience the magic of the High Country. Gaze across at mountainous wilderness, discover wildlife, dramatic landforms and hear of a rich history.
The Alpine National Park features picturesque sub-alpine snowgum woodlands, open plains and meadows that support a wonderful array of wildflowers in late spring and early summer.
Experience this remote rugged beauty on a number of day walks from a base camp on a sub-alpine plain, complete with bubbling mountain stream. Wander along tracks lined with picturesque snowgums, admire the spring wildflowers and keep watch for signs of wildlife. Some walks are quite energetic, but you always carry a daypack only
The highlight is a full day walk to ascend Mt. Cobberas No 1 at 1838m. Here amongst twisted windswept snowgums, you will enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and experience solitude and remoteness within the Cobberas Wilderness Area.
March, 2014
4 Days ex. Bairnsdale $POA
4 Days ex. Melbourne $POA
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Too Easy??
For really challenging bushwalks go
to Wilderness Bushwalks
Too Difficult??
For short easy walks go to Easy
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