GIPPSLAND - More Challenging - Mt Bishop - Wilsons Prom
Join me as we slowly ascend Mt Bishop in the gorgeous Wilsons Promontory. We will be surrounded by bush as we make our way up to the Mt Bishop track via part of the Lilly Pilly Gully walking track. This scenic hike will treat us to picturesque views from the summit. After enjoying the view we will make our way around Lilly Pilly gully.
This hike is approx 10km, and will take approx 3.5-4 hours and we will be rewarded with stunning views at the top.
Due to the incline and distance of this hike it is NOT recommended for beginners and is rated as a More Challenging hike. We will be stopping at regular intervals to allow everyone to regroup. There will also be plenty of time to take photos along the way.
Hike Leader: Jess - I’ll be driving a barina
Important COVID Information - please review the latest COVID information that applies to this hike
Hike Rating: More Challenging (refer to Hike Ratings for details)
- Due to the incline and distance of this hike it is NOT recommended for beginners and is rated as a More Challenging hike. We will be stopping at regular intervals to allow everyone to regroup. There will also be plenty of time to take photos along the way.
- This track is a well trodden earth track with a few obstacles in the way such as tree roots, rocks etc but these are nothing to worry about and just add to the beauty of the walk. If we get to an obstacle and you are worried let me know and I will help you through it. The track can be slippery after rain so poles are recommended.
- We will walk for 3.5-4hrs in total, with tons of drink and breather stops.
Please contact me if you have any specific questions or concerns!
Kids: This hike is not suitable for kids
Dogs: Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed in the National Park
Accessibility: This hike is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams due to the terrain.
What to bring
- Properly fitting mask
- Hand sanitiser
- Water - at least 2L. More if its hot.
- Lunch/snacks, we will be stopping and eating regularly to keep up energy.
- Robust trail runners or hiking boots
- Hiking poles are very helpful for climbing and descending the hill. Cheap ones are available from Kmart and Anaconda.
- Wear comfortable exercise clothing, and layers are great as you can add and remove as you get hot or cold.
- Waterproof raincoat.
- First aid kit, including any medications you might need, such as asthma puffers and antihistamines. Your health is your responsibility. Please alert the leader to the location of your medication (if you are carrying any).
- Emergency Contact/Medical Details form Please print out and fill in a copy of this form before your attend any EYCZ event, and leave it in your pack. If you can't access a printer, please simply write the details on a plain piece of paper, and put it in a ziplock bag in the top of your pack. Any medications you are carrying should be stored in the same section of your pack.
Other key information:
- For safety reasons, we ask all participants to reverse park where possible, for easy exit in case of an emergency (and easy access in the event of a flat battery)
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Wilsons promontory National Park is located 3 hours South east of Melbourne. Due to the location of the park it is not accessible via public transport.
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Please meet me at the lilly pilly Gully car park which is approx 25 minutes from the park entrance on the left. I will be waiting near the toilet block.
- Note the start time or the route may change due to weather.
I look forward to seeing you join us!
Cheers
Jess
