Little Waterloo Bay and the Lighthouse

Days: 3     Nights: 2     Length: 48.15km       Elev. gain: 1,520m       Grade: 4      Sat-Mon
Trip Meeting - Tuesday 7pm 26.05 (Attendance mandatory to join the trip)

What better time to get away than SWOTVAC? I need to run a trip to be ticked off as a leader, and you need to come on a three day hike at Wilsons Promontory! It hits some of the best spots of the southern circuit, so get your walking shoes on and rug up for some cold weather walking.

Campsite spots are paid and limited, so booking will be required after the Tuesday trip meeting has concluded. Participants with a car will be prioritised to allow us to get there! Bring a $50 cash deposit to the Tuesday meeting to hire any gear you need for the trip. Callum will be the leader supervising the trip, but contact me with any questions.

AllTrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/wilsons-prom-circuit-alt-loop-7cb0f50?u=m&sh=57cq7n

Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday (16.4km, 505m elevation)

• Meet at the MUMC clubrooms at 6:30am for a 6:45am departure time
• Arrive at Tidal River at around 10:30am, and park at the overnight hikers carpark
• Begin walking at 10:45am
• Camp at Roaring Meg

Day 2: Sunday (15.5km, 621m elevation)

• Walk from Roaring Meg to the south east point lighthouse
• Lunch at the Lighthouse
• Continue to Little Waterloo Bay for the night to camp

Day 3: Monday (16.2km, 394m elevation)

• Depart early from Little Waterloo Bay (around 7:30am)
• Walk to Tidal River via Oberon bay, with the option to take the telegraph track back if necessary
• Lunch at Oberon bay
• Arrive to Tidal River at around 2:30 and organise car shuffles
• Depart tidal river 3:30, arriving back at MUMC clubrooms at roughly 7:30-9pm

Costs:

Fuel costs and car wear will be split across the group evenly according to the MUMC fuel cost calculator, rough estimates are about $40 per participant. Campsite cost will be roughly $16 per participant for the two nights.

Extra Info and Considerations

• While water is available at the campsites, it is required to have a water treatment method, ideally with a filter or water purification tablets (available at the chemist).
• The weather at the prom is very variable so a rain jacket is mandatory, and overpants are recommended. Ensure that you have a warm sleep system, and if you need gear it can be organised at the trip meeting.
• Bring enough food, but pack smart! If you need light food ideas/suggestions then we can talk about it at the trip meeting as well.
• While the promontory has beautiful water, it'll be cold and the beaches on the southern circuits are unpredictable. As such, while dipping the toes in the water is fine by me, we’re not going to be practicing our bodysurfing while we’re there.
• If you have any medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, injuries, other allergies or any conditions that may require management, please talk to me before the trip.
• I will be carrying a paper map, digital GPX files, PLB for emergency contact and a first aid kit.