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Expression of Interest** Far East Gippsland Seasonal Gate Closure with Parks Victoria.
Your expression of interest does not guarantee your inclusion on this trip. You must have previously attended the annual Far East Gippsland Track Clearing to attend this trip. EOI registration will close shortly and the Trip Leader will contact you about your inclusion.
Built out of the Club’s annual Track Clearing weekend, Parks Victoria have sought assistance with the closing of the seasonal closure gates in the Snowy River, Alpine and Errinundra National Parks. Resourcing for Parks in the area is tight so the Club's volunteer assistance is greatly appreciated.
We are seeking members with track clearing experience to work in small teams with the Parks staff to close all gates in the Bendoc Parks office’s area of responsibility.
Participants can expect a full day of closing gates on Saturday with a half day on Sunday. It is a fast paced trip as we need to close all gates in a park in a single day. It will likely be a busy weekend of work but experience says that it's always a great weekend away.
You must have previously attended the annual track clearing to attend this trip.
Pending final plans from Parks, members need to be prepared to be mobile and camp out on the track. At this stage, swags or tents only. The meeting point will be in Bendoc or the Deddick Valley area but is TBA pending final plans. Members need to be ready to for an 8am briefing on Saturday morning. Arrival on Friday afternoon or evening is strongly recommended. Further details on camping arrangements and meeting places will be provided to participants in the week or two prior to the trip.
If plans allow for participants to be in Bendoc for Saturday night, we will organise dinner at the Pub for anybody interested. The Bendoc Pub was reopened a few years ago and it's become a real hub for the community. Great atmosphere and the meals are great. The parma is plate sized.
There are prerequisites that we must adhere to. Participants must
1. Have completed their proficiency training;
2. Have a current WWCC (working with children check);
3. Hold chainsaw certification and use full PPE if operating a chainsaw; and
4. Have attended the Club's track clearing or track opening trip previously.
Last fuel is at Buchan, Orbost or Delegate, NSW (limited availability).
Participants need to be prepared for all weather. Be prepared for cold and wet conditions and bring all your food, water, camping and cooking gear for the weekend. We are camping in an alpine environment, it may snow (it snowed last year). This event is being run by the Pajero 4WD Club and the LROCV and the Melbourne 4WD Club (previously the Range Rover Club of Victoria) have been invited to attend.
Be prepared to camp on track if tracks are heavily blocked or the plans require it (not likely but be prepared). You will need to responsible for all your food – dinner, breakfasts, lunches, drinks, water and snacks. The terrain we are travelling through will include rainforest and high-altitude areas you will need to be prepared for wet and cold weather for both clothing and camping.
No pets or guns.
Weather: Most of the weekend will be in Alpine areas so expect cold and wet conditions. It has snowed on previous occasions.
Maps: Rooftop Maps, Snowy River, McKillops Bridge, Lakes Entrance and Cann River, Orbost, Delegate
Fuel: A full tank from your last fuel. Last fuel is at Buchan, Orbost or Delegate, NSW (limited availability)
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