Return to Sealers Cove!

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

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