Return to Sealers Cove!

Days: 3     Nights: 2     Length: 34km       Elev. gain: 1164m       Grade: 4      Fri - Sun

*Drivers may be prioritized to allow the trip to run  

The track is open! After being closed for years, the boardwalk to Sealers cove at Wilsons Prom is finally open again after a massive repair effort. To celebrate, we're going to spend a weekend enjoying the beach views that the prom has to offer. While it's going to be busy I've managed to snag 10 camping spots to allow us a weekend southern circuit loop. 

The plan is to hike into sealers cove from telegraph saddle for Friday night, camp and then enjoy a very relaxed Saturday with a short walk to the second nights campsite, refuge cove. On sunday we'll put on the packs and make a big walk back to cars. 

Alltrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/southern-circuit-sealers-loop-15ad08b?u=m&sh=57cq7n

Itinerary

Friday - Sealers Cove
9.6km  265m elev.   2-4 hours
    Meet at MUMC clubrooms at 9am. Perform gear check and head off.
    Arrive at telegraph saddle at 1, walk into sealers cove campsite

Saturday - Refuge Cove
6.2km 199m elev. 1-2 hours
    Rest and relax day! Enjoy the beach, hang out and socialise. 
    At our leisure walk to refuge cove for our second night.

Sunday - Home time!
18.2km 722m elev. 7-9hrs
    Early rise and packup from camp. Leave by 9am at the latest.
    Return to telegraph saddle approx. 5pm.
    Drive back to Melbourne (return approx. 9-10pm)

Costs

Estimated fuel cost is roughly $40 per participant, and campsites will be $16 per participants for both nights. 

Extra Considerations

• Water purification tablets (available at chemists) or a water filter are required
• Weather forecast will be updated a week before the trip 
• Leaders will have a first aid kit, PLB + maps
• Gear can be hired from the gear store at the Tuesday meeting