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Combined Gippsland Bushwalking Clubs' Weekend Licola 10 -12 May 2024
This year's Combined Gippsland Bushwalking Clubs’ Weekend is hosted by the Ben Cruachan Walking Club and is based at the Licola Wilderness Village in the Gippsland High Country. Walks have been selected from those offered at FedWalks2021. A number of the walks available traverse parts of McMillans Walking Track; a 220km track that BCWC foster. Come and experience the quiet beauty of the Alps with fellow Gippsland Bushwalkers
Where: Base Camp is at the Licola Wilderness Village on the banks of the Macalister River. The entrance is opposite the Licola Store. On-site check-in from 2 pm on Friday. Check-out of cabins by 10am Sunday. Belongings can be stored for pick up after the Sunday Walk.
Accommodation: Licola Wilderness Village has 16 cabins. Each cabin is equipped with bunk bed style accommodation in 3 or 4 bedrooms per cabin. Each has toilets, hot showers, and a mini kitchenette containing a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, cutlery, and a fridge. As well as both indoor & outdoor sitting areas. Guests also have access to laundry facilities, a large self catering kitchen and 2 BBQ areas. You can opt to pitch a tent near a cabin and use the facilities in the cabin. All guests are required to provide their own linen: most beds are single except a couple of doubles. Single fitted sheet, pillow, doona, sleeping bag, towels and toiletries are to be supplied by guests. Bring a camp chair for sitting round the fire on Saturday night.
Catering: BCWC will provide pre dinner nibbles and a BBQ on Saturday night. After dinner on Saturday night there will be a number of entertainment items. There will also be afternoon tea for when you return from your Sunday walk and before heading home. Please be self sufficient for all other meals and snacks. BYO alcohol is permitted for respectful consumption in the village.
Walks Program: See the walks summary below and follow this link for detailed descriptions and maps for the walks available. Your actual walks will be confirmed after registrations close.
Registration: Please register by completing and submitting the on line registration form. A separate form must be completed for each person. CGCW2024 Registration Form.
Fees and Payment: There is a fixed fee of $150 per person for the weekend. This pays for two nights accommodation at the Lions Wilderness Village, pre dinner nibbles and a BBQ meal on Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon tea and two walks lead by experienced walk leaders. Sorry, no discount if you can only make it for one night.
Fees are payable to the Ben Cruachan Walking Club, in advance with registration, either by: EFT to BSB 013713: A/C 278934713: BCWC. Use CGCW2024 and your surname as identifier, or Cheque or money order to PO Box 70, Maffra VIC3860. Your registration will be effective when the payment is received.
On the weekend transport to and from the start/finish of walks will be via car-pooling. You may need some change to recompense the driver.
Copies of the McMillans Walking Track guide book will be available at the special event price of $20.
Registrations Close on 19 April 2024
Queries: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Phone Joe 0411749799. Visit BCWC website
Event Details
Event Date | 10/05/2024 |
Event End Date | 12/05/2024 |
Registration Start Date | 01/01/2024 |
Capacity | Unlimited |
Registered | 8 |
Cut off date | 10/05/2024 |
Cancel Before Date | 10/05/2024 |
Individual Price | Free |
Grade | Medium |
Travel Km | 10 - 15 kms |
Leader/s | Alec Stewart |
Leader/s phone | 042860786 |
Location Map | Licola Wilderness Village |
Categories | Base Camps |