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Walhalla Alpine Trail Walk: VICTORIAN ALPS |
| 3 nights - 2 nights hotel and 1
night bush camping |
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 The
Walhalla Alpine Trail is a fully guided walk between Mt Baw Baw
and Walhalla in eastern Victoria. The trail follows the first 40
km
section of the Australian Alps Walking Track, one of the world's great
walks, with beautiful alpine meadows, snow gums, towering
mountain ash, rivers, streams and fabulous views.
The walk is led by an expert guide who not only knows all about
the flora, fauna, geology and heritage but will also ensure
that you don't get lost. On
the walk, one night is spent in a ready prepared bush campsite so that
there is no need to carry heavy packs. The campsite really is an
authentic bush camp where guests help out and so don't expect feather pillows or a king size
bed. This will be more than compensated for by the following night
at Walhalla! This is a small group tour and departs with a minimum of 2
persons.
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| Walhalla Alpine Trail - Itinerary |
| Departs from Walhalla on Sundays
from early October to mid-late April with a minimum of 2 persons. (Transfers from Melbourne can be arranged
at extra cost.) Day 1 Sunday
Make your own way to Walhalla
3pm: Arrive in Walhalla Historic Township for tour check-in and
pre-briefing with your fully trained Great Walhalla Alpine Trailguide at
Walhalla’s Star Hotel.
4pm: Transfer to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort, a picturesque village
set in the snow gums.
5pm: Arrive Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort and check-in at the Alpine Hotel.
Free time to explore the village or have a drink at the bar before your
big adventure.
7pm: Dinner at Village Central’s Sea to Sky Restaurant. Enjoy a
high 'carbs' pasta meal to get you prepared for your walk across the Baw
Baw plateau.
Overnight: Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort
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Day 2 Monday
8am: Breakfast at Village Central, Mt Baw Baw.
9am: Depart on Great Walhalla Alpine Trail via the summits of Mt
Baw Baw, Mt St Phillack, Talbot Peak and Mt Erica. Lunch en route and
afternoon tea among the spectacular granite Tors at Mushroom Rocks
(see photo of one of the Mushroom Rocks).
4pm: Arrive at a fully prepared 'bush campsite' surrounded by
mighty Mountain Ash for a well earned break, some great yarns around
the campfire and a hearty dinner.
Overnight: Bush Camp
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Day 3 Tuesday
8am:
Breakfast then break camp to descend to O’Shea's Mill site and
Poverty Point on the Thomson River. Lunch by the banks of the
crystal clear Thomson River.
4pm: Arrive at Walhalla Historic Township and check-in at the
Star Hotel for luxury overnight accommodation.
7pm: Celebration Dinner
Overnight: Walhalla's Star Hotel
Day 4 Wednesday
8am – 10am: After a leisurely breakfast you are free to continue
with your own arrangements.
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* 1 nights accommodation: Alpine Hotel – Mt Baw
Baw Alpine Resort
* 1 nights accommodation: bush campsite (sleeping bag/tent provided)
* 1 nights accommodation: Walhalla’s Star Hotel – Walhalla
* 1 dinner, Village Central 'Sea to Sky Restaurant' at Mt Baw Baw
* 1 bush tucker dinner at your bush campsite
* 1 gourmet dinner at Walhalla’s Star Hotel
* Breakfast on 3 mornings
* Lunch, water and snacks during the walk
Prices...
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NOTE:
Your professional guide will provide informative commentary along
the way and has an extensive knowledge of the walk’s flora, fauna,
geology and heritage. The guide will ensure you won’t get lost and is
fully trained to respond to any emergency situation for complete peace
of mind.
The bush campsite is fully prepared so there is no need to carry heavy
backpacks. The campsite is however a '“bush campsite' and you are
required to sleep in tents. Walk participants are expected to assist
with some light cooking and cleaning duties when in the bush. |
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About Walhalla
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Walhalla is a town that holds a special place in the hearts of Australians.
Hidden in a deep valley in the Victorian Alps, Walhalla was one of Victoria’s great gold mining towns in the 19th century.
At the height of the gold era, Walhalla was a bustling frontier town with over 2,500
residents and more than 75 tonnes of gold were removed from Cohen’s Reef which runs deep below the town. The richest mine was the Long Tunnel in the centre of
town and over 50 tonnes of gold were removed from this one mine.
In its heyday, Walhalla was home to 10 hotels, 3 breweries and 7 churches.
The Star Hotel, located at the junction directly opposite the historic Band Rotunda, was Walhalla’s most famous
gold mining era hotel. It was the terminus for the Cobb & Co. Coach that serviced Walhalla until 1910 when the railway finally arrived in town.
The original Star Hotel and IOOF Hall were destroyed by fire in December 1951 and Walhalla lost its heart.
In the past 20 years, a new appreciation for Australian history has seen Walhalla become a popular tourist attraction
and today buildings are being restored and new replica buildings (like Walhalla's Star Hotel) are being built to replace buildings lost over the last century.
Walhalla Historic Township's population currently stands at 18, a far cry from the 2,500 plus that lived
here 100 years ago.
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| PRICES:
Walhalla Alpine Trail 3 nights |
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Oct '11 - 30 Apr'12 |
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Oct '12 - 30 Apr'13 |
Truly
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| Per person twin
share accommodation |
Share Twin/Double |
Single Supplement |
Share Twin/Double |
Single Supplement |
| Walhalla Alpine
Trail Walk |
A$965 |
A$180 |
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