BWV FedWalks weekend at Wilsons Prom

Participation in the annual Federation Walks event is one of the benefits of our membership of Bushwalking Victoria. Bookings for the Federation Walks weekend based at Wilsons Promontory on 11-13 October are now open and will close on 31 August. It will be the 90th anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, so expect some special celebrations. 

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: 20 different walks plus a boat trip are available. The walks range from Easy 3.2 km to Hard 25 km.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The FedWalks weekend happens in a different part of Victoria each year. A 90th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet will be available as well as detailed maps and descriptions of all the walks on offer - see Walks Program on the Fedwalks website for details. Some of the old favourites include: The Three Bays Walk (Squeaky Beach, Picnic Bay, Whiskey Bay), Oberon Bay, Little Oberon Bay, Mt Oberon, Mt Bishop, Lilly Pilly Gully, Tongue Point, Darby River and Verekers Outlook. Many of the tracks being used will be checked and cleared ahead of the weekend by the BWV Bush Track and Conservation group in liaison with Parks Victoria.

Many thanks to the volunteers for taking on responsibility for organising this event. Bayside Bushwalking Club are the host club supported by the Melbourne Bushwalkers, the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club and the Gisborne Bushwalking Club.

BOOKING: 31 August, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out - some walks booked out on the morning the registrations opened on 3 June! This event is open to members of all clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria. The steps for booking are:

• Check out the BWV Walks Program to decide which walk(s) you would like to do.
• Click the TryBooking link, select the walks you wish to do on Saturday, and on Sunday (or select the NO ACTIVITY option if you don't plan to walk on one of the days), select the accommodation you want (probably unpowered campsite) and Saturday Night Dinner option if you wish, and pay the Registration Fee.
• Select Get Tickets on this Nomads events listing, so we know who is attending, to help with coordination.

Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Detailed information is available on fedwalks.org.au.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 

• Friday Registration (optional): 3pm-5:30pm
• Saturday - Registration from 6:45am
• Sunday - Registration from 7:30am

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/QEvFfArrHHWT6uPd6. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 225 km, allow at least 3 hours to drive from central Melbourne. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport available. When booking, please indicate if you need, or can offer, a ride.

COST:

• The minimum cost is $55 per person, which includes participation in your selected Saturday and Sunday walk.
• Non-powered camping is available for $40 per person. For other accommodation options, see the COSTS tab of our FedWalks 2024 spreadsheet, or see the Accommodation tab or The Package tab on the FedWalks website.
• Saturday night dinner (paella, salad and Portuguese tart) costs $45.

ACCOMMODATION: The Tidal River village has been booked for the weekend, and there will be a full range of accommodation options available (until they book out)! See the Accommodation tab or The Package tab on the FedWalks website for details.

FOOD: BYO breakfasts. For your walks, you will generally need to carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. Afternoon tea will be provided at the end of each walk. You can book and pay for a Saturday evening meal ($45 for paella, salad and Portuguese tart) when you book for the weekend. 

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Be sure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof layers. The weather in The Prom can be more changeable than in Melbourne, hard as that may be to believe!

LEADER: The walks will be organised by different leaders from the FedWalks team. For queries about participating in activities with other Nomads over the weekend, email Alan D. on LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

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