Yanakie/Wilsons Promontory (Cup Day Weekend)
About this event
Enjoy the comfort of a home stay, together with access to the world class Wilsons Promontory National Park for day walks.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy – day walks and beach activities.Â
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: You can arrive any time from Thursday as arranged with the leader. Â You will be given location details after registering.Â
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X928/628 grid C10 | VicRoads map 103 grid D7 | Google map goo.gl/maps/deXQjAAHQ9w. Â Detailed directions will be provided after the RSVP date.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approximately 195km. Â Yanakie is 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne towards Wilsons Promontory. Â
TRANSPORT: Public transport not available. Â We will try to maximise car-pooling as parking is limited at the house.
FOOD: Bring supplies for your own breakfast and lunch. Â Communal night meals will be arranged once the numbers are known. Â There are staples at the house like sugar, tea etc.
ACCOMMODATION: There are a limited number of beds for the early birds, some floor space and plenty of tent space in the garden. Â Bring linen and towels.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Warm waterproof gear and changes of clothing. Â Summery attire is also likely to be needed. Â It might be warm enough to dive into the sea. Â Light comfortable walking footwear.
COST: Free entry to the National Park. Â Donation towards any meals that are provided.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
We have a private house at Yanakie overlooking Corner Inlet just near the park entrance. Â You can come down for as many days as you like. Â It is quite flexible.
There are many nice day walks in the area. Â We will decide where to walk each day taking into account the condition of the weather and the participants. Â The base offers hot showers, comfortable accommodation and a log fire to warm up if the day is cold.
There is a range of gay themed movies to watch in the evening for movie buffs.
FURTHER INFORMATION: Park Notes: parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park.
LEADER | BOOKING: Roger H. | by Monday 29th October. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under the Members->Leader Contacts tab when logged in to the website.