Christmas Party - Weekend Camping Walking and Canoeing at Bundalong Grade 3

Members: Please register for yourself only (ie: DO NOT register for additional guests).

Additional guests:

• go to Murray Valley Bushwalker website
• select the Membership tab to Join and register as a guest.
• Upon registration, it will be assumed they have read the Acknowledgement of Risks.

Non-members: if you have registered for an event, please follow the above instructions.

Camping and Canoeing on the Ovens River at Bundalong. With a walk offered for those who don't wish to canoe

Arrive Friday afternoon if you like and stay until Sunday.

Even if you can't make it for the weekend please join us on Saturday night for dinner. Because really who wants to miss MVB's fabulous Kris Kringle.

BYO everything....food, chair, camping equipment  and don't forget your Kris Kringle - Pre-loved - or $10 max !!!

This year members Gary and Shirley have once again very kindly offered their place at Bundalong for the MVB Xmas Party- their backyard abuts the Ovens River and should be a great place to camp and paddle from.

A walk will be offered for those not paddling or interested.

If camping isn't your thing there are a number of accomodation options nearby.

Hope to see you there.

Please contact Jan Douglas 0428334193 if you have any questions or if you haven't canoed with us before.

Cost of canoe, pfd and paddle hire for the weekend to be confirmed for this year - and will be hired from Murray River Canoe Hire but you can also bring your own gear. If in doubt, our preference is for you to hire as we know Dave's boats are safe and stable in the Ovens and the Murray Rivers.

The 15km loop paddle out and back from 2016 campsite has traditionally been paddled on this weekend and may still be on offer depending on enthusiasm.

Also, we thought to venture upstream on the Ovens this year to explore the myriad of channels - other options may be suggested. 

GRADE 3

Canoeing in medium currents with or without snags

 

What to bring - Canoeing

 

• Up-to-date (In Case of Emergency) form ICE Form
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended, or come prepared to boil or treat river water
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
• Suitable clothing and footwear - bare feet not recommended
• Basic first aid kit, including your specific medication eg asthma inhaler
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies 

 

• Bushwalk - Day hike - What to bring  

• Up-to-date ICE (In Case of Emergency) form ICE Form 
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs - jacket and pants
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Whistle
• Basic first aid kit, including your specific medication, eg asthma inhaler
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies

 

• GRADE 3

• Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. The track may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.