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Lavender Trail E2E4 Fenders Rd Mt Beevor to Tungkillo to Springton

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What to expect

On Saturday we pass through beautiful areas with towering Eucalypts, panoramic views and abundant wildlife. First dairies in the district dated from 1840s supplying cheese to the Victorian Goldfields. Later in the day we see shearing shed built in 1841 and still in use.

 

On Sunday, if there has been rain, we may have inundated areas to negotiate.  Shelter is sparse but rocky outcrops and panoramas south to Mt Beevor (still fresh in our minds!). We pass by St Magnus Homestead whose occupants  included Kym Bonython.  Sheep grazing, stands of eucalypt plantations gradually give way to grape vines in this district.

Contact mobile numbers for the leaders are;

Stephen Salib-Brown  0415 755374

Kylie Gibbons  0417 851409

Gillian Stevens  0424 752953

I recommend you save these numbers in your phones.

 

Walk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Walk leaders: Stephen Salib-Brown
Kylie Gibbons
Gillian Stevens
Registrations close: 2:00pm 18 July 2024

Cost

Adults: $24.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Bus: $50.00

There will be drinks and meals at the Robbers Dog on Saturday night. Mt Pleasant.

Robbers Dog sports a range of local Gins and cocktails. Fun for all I’m sure!

Meals are light such as burgers and pizza.

Please rsvp to Kylie Gibbon during the last week before the weekend so we can give the Robbers Dog an idea of numbers.

kylieg1414@yahoo.com.au

I will email the menus as we get closer to the week of the 20th.

Dates

Saturday 20 July 2024 – Sunday 21 July 2024

Walk difficulty: End-to-End Lavender Trail

Walk the complete length of the Lavender Trail. One weekend a month.

Walk details

Start time:
8.45am

Finish time:
3.45pm

Walking from:
Fenders Rd Mt Beevor

Walking to:
McGormans Rd Tungkillo

Distance:
20kms

Start time:
8.45am

Finish time:
4.00pm

Walking from:
McGormans Rd Tungkillo

Walking to:
Hamilton Rd Springton

Distance:
23kms

Hazards

Some Remote and exposed areas and inundated land if we have some rain.

Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

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