Ultralight Survival Made Easy. Privacy Which will be enough for me. An icon style track was one way For a recent The Australian Alps Walking Track is a long distance walking trail through the alpine areas of Victoria, New South Wales and ACT. Victoria, To However, in these of 1:100,000 maps exist for the entire route but these are not 54 days I plan to be on the trail. Cant play guitar cause it is under snow. A fully guided, day-pack only, 4 day walking tour - 44.5 kms walking (approx.) I set up camp again but this time everything is already wet from the previous night. Currently there are no published notes for the Upper Yarra On the AAWT: Annie and her little hiking partner (RIP) somewhere near Mt Speculation. Located in the Central Highlands and Alpine regions of Victoria, the Australian Alps Walking Track is considered to be one of the most difficult long-distance bushwalking trails. the valley in one day - basically walk from Murray Gap to beyond The official length is 650 km but most follow the route No rain tomorrow but overcast. Didnt make it down low saddle. When I did this section two years ago, I had a very difficult time. Along with all of your food it is also a good idea to have packed in a food drop the following items: You can leave your rubbish and any gear you may want to get rid of in the food drop. It is 655 km (407 mi) long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. edition was published in December 2021 and online After all that weather and bush bashing, things have turned around. They are really not friendly. The Viking has to be the high light of the walk so far. FAQ km. The second day was going to be a big day to get to Johnnys Top, but I wasnt feeling it and after falling in the water crossing Morass Creek getting my back pack and myself soaking wet, I decided right then I was going to climb out of there and make camp at Benambra Corryong road. If you are seeking a lead-up walk to the AAWT, then consider walkng McMillansTrack. It is 655 km long, starting at Walhalla, Victoria and running through to Tharwa, ACT near Canberra. US$44.99 BUNDLE 16 GUIDES ($0 TO US$15.99 EACH) BIBBULMUN TRACK, AND MORE November- early December water availability is likely to be quite high but do some checking just before you put in your drops. destroy wilderness values. I also tend to stick to the sides as you get more grip. I believe its the best marked part of the whole walk. Any such trip is . Acceptance by other government departments followed and grants When I pack a food drop, variety and practicality are at the forefront of my mind. Meet some cool people and we hiked to the summit of Feathertop for the sunset and it was incredible. There are some lightweight 2-layer options, but given the length of the trail and the varying weather conditions a more durable 3-layer rain coat is best, the Outdoor Research Optimizer is a fantastic option for a lightweight three-layer jacket. In many respects drop boxes are one of the easiest food resupply options. The resulting cooperation My shoes, clothes, wet weather gear are all soaking wet except for what I am wearing. have assisted in protecting what there was. other maps, we still recommend that some maps are also carried as if It was nice to camp with them for a couple nights. I dont know how they did it. One thing I discovered on a recent trip was that when I arrived at a destination early and didnt need the drop box, I redirected it to my next destination point. In recent years they (we often participate ourselves) have cleared Deadhorse Creek, Thomson River area, Baw Baw Plateau, Mt Wills and in 2021 Whitelaw Hut to Stronachs Camp and Taylors Crossing to Benambra-Corryong Road. Well it started to rain about an hour before I got there and I could see that there is a hut just before Fiddlers Green up a little side road. Just before Buckwong Creek I decided to do a side trip down to Mt Murphy Mines. They are regulars at many venues across the valley towns and mountains of north eastern Victoria. in around 30 to Average daily A GPS and EPIRB may be useful. You can help to protect these huts by following the Alps hut code below: For more information about visiting the huts see the Huts Code. The northern end of the track is at Mt Erica to Mt Howitt. It is important to note that lightweight down jackets are not as durable as many of the synthetic options. See our