Members only Overnight Hike from Perth Hill Discovery Centre to Helena Campsite and return (dates have been changed)

• Approximately 24km total.
  
• Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
• Walk is graded as 'Difficult' due to narrow and uneven ground. There are some short sections with steep terrain.
  
• Appropriate gear is required for this walk. Please refer Members' Only resource page of the web site for more guidance.
  
• The nighttime temperature may be low.
• Members may be refused participation if the safety of the group or the participant is compromised by inappropriate equipment.
  

Assemble Point: Perth Hill Discovery Centre Carpark 15mins before departure time. Note that there is no Optus & Vodafone mobile network service at the PHDC and on most of the track. There is no Mobile service at Helena campsite for Optus/Vodafone, weak for Telstra. (Unsure about Telstra).

Hiking equipment must include these:

• Suitable attire, sturdy shoes and other personal protection equipments.
  
• Water (Minimum 2L per person at departure).
  
• Food (Lunch, Dinner, breakfast and snacks)
  
• Hiking backpack.
  
• Warm sleeping gear.
• Tent (The shelter may be busy and space may not be available).
  
• Personal Hygiene and toilet paper.
  
• Basic First Aid kit.

There may be option for a day walk, or short overnight walk (eg PHDC to Ball Creek, or PHDC to Hewitt) if another family is willing to lead.

Please contact Michael Lee for further information.

E: mastcell@gmail.com

M: 0421 783 083