Overnight hike to Little Waterloo Bay from Telegraph Saddle

Trip Leader: Alex V

Time: departure roughly 7am at La Trobe Bundoora, TBC. Return Sunday evening

Experience required: Beginner friendly!

we will be hiking for approximately 10km, with some hills but well made tracks, no scramling or difficult to navigate terrain. Will be carrying all your own gear, such as tent, mat, sleeping bag, clothes and food, so could be 8-12kg. 

We will be camping in tents, and cooking on hiking stoves. You will bring your own food, we can help with menu planning if you're unsure what to bring. 

You do not have to have done any overnight hiking before, but must feel like you can carry your pack for 10km. 

Approx cost: $60ish for Fuel and camping fees + gear hire (max $15 if hired from club for weekend) + your own food

Cost will depend on petrol prices, number of participants and number of cars.

Gear The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who may need to hire gear. Gear hire may be available in accordance with current club guidelines https://www.lumc.org.au/gear-store/

Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/bushwalking/

Gear store will be open before the trip, details TBC

Trip leader contact if you have questions before you sign up: Alex Vollebergh

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you don't have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

• You must be up to date with Covid Vaccinations in order to attend in-person club events

• All participants must wash hands/equipment before and after use
• Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are at higher risk (ie. have returned from overseas within the last 14 days or have close contact with a confirmed case) can not join the trip. Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to La Trobe Sport 
• If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**