Hattah Kulkyne National Park Car-based Camping

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Take advantage of the Melbourne Cup "long weekend" for a camping escape near Mildura, in a beautiful, peaceful part of Victoria. There is the option to arrive earlier than Friday. Please contact the Leader if you wish to do that.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy to Medium depending on weather conditions as well as the wishes and expertise of the attendees – day walks from a base camp on the banks of the Murray River near Mildura. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: There are picturesque and secluded campsites overlooking the river. We can light a fire (not during fire ban days, though they're unlikely at this time). There is very little mobile phone coverage.

There are many nice day walks in the area. We would decide what to do each day depending on our energy levels. There is great dirt bike riding in the park, bird watching, as well as swimming in the river if it is warm.

There are no facilities at the campsite so we need to be totally self-sufficient. Guidance will be provided to everyone on what you need to bring. Final details of how to get to the campsite will be provided to all people who register. Since it is a 500 km drive (one way) we will endeavour to car share to the max.

BOOKING: By Tuesday 29th October. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Park Notes: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/hattah---kulkyne-national-park.

MEETING LOCATION: Campsite beside the Murray River in the Hattah Kulkyne National Park. We do not plan to stay in the main campgrounds at Lake Hattah, or Lake Mournpaul. Detailed directions to the remote campsite will be provided once event details are finalised. Some people may drive there on Thursday to reserve a nice campground as the Cup weekend can be busy. 

MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/vL2fRxtypgCcREDz5. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 500 km, 6 hours drive from Melbourne towards Mildura via the Calder Highway. 

TRANSPORT: Public Transport not available. We will try to maximise car pooling. Note – the final access into the campsite will be on an unimproved track that will require some care for low clearance vehicles (the leader will ensure a spot in a suitable vehicle for you if needed).

COST: Since we will not be camping in the main campsites, the camping is free. However you need to bring in everything you need.

FOOD: Bring all supplies, drinking water and camping equipment. There is a small store about 30 minutes drive from the campsite for basic supplies but we do not plan to visit it.

ACCOMMODATION: Provide your own tent as there are no facilities. There are no toilets, so you'll have to dig a hole in the ground.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: It can be quite warm, or could rain. Come prepared after having had a good look at the weather forecast.

LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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