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Paddle Tasmania
Dates/Times: 9.00am 30 Sept - 4.00pm 2 Oct
Area: Taroona beach, Kingston Beach, Tinderbox peninsula coastlines
Accommodation: Self accommodation or possible paid camping available at The Lea Scout Camp. Participants need to be fully self-sufficient for this
Course Numbers: Spaces are limited and at this stage to a maximum of 12
participants
Instructors: Reg Grundy, Tory Stewart (both sea instructors with Paddle Australia)
Registration Closing Date: Friday September 15th, with all payments to be made by this date. Note though that spaces are likely to fill well before this date.
Participant Suitability: Inclusion in this course is dependent upon suitable prior
experience and is at instructor’s discretion.
Participants to:
- have prior experience paddling sea kayak in a coastal environment
- have paddled a sea kayak in moderate wind condition 10-15 knots
- ability to spend 1-2 hours controlling & paddling a sea kayak
- ideally have understanding of basic kayak design and functions
- ideally have basic knowledge or understanding of marine based navigation
– ideally have understanding of marine environments and weather in relation to paddlecraft
- ideally sea kayaked in group environment (as this is a guiding focused course)
Interested paddlers to provide a short summary of their paddling experience and competence
If you have not previously had formal instruction and are unsure whether you have
the skills suitable to undertake this course please contact Paddle Tasmania on education.tas@paddle.org.au
Program Outline: Paddle Tasmania is providing a 3 day Enclosed Waters Sea Kayak Guide course. This is designed to allow interested and suitable participants to complete a full 3 days of training. This course is day based with the finish time around 4pm daily
The focus of this course is on developing technical and safety knowledge specific to
Sea kayaks being used in a marine environment in a group guiding capacity. There will also be considerable emphasis on developing personal kayaking skills to be applied into a group guiding context. Ability to effectively manage challenging marine environments safely.
Weather and coastal water conditions will be simulated at times to achieve intended outcomes of course.
The group will be based in the Taroona / Kingston Beach area. Venues that the group may potentially utilise within the course
are the:
Taroona Beach
Kingston Beach
Blackmans Bay Beach
Tinderbox Coastline
Potential Course Content:
revision of technical strokes
understanding weather interpretation
understanding and utilizing towing techniques
understanding and using wind and wave features to your advantage
improving stroke efficiency and placement
learning and/or improving edging ability
marine navigation
Self and assisted rescues
Risk management & safety considerations
Improvisation techniques for lost paddles/boats and equipment
Paddling Equipment Required: All participants should come fully prepared for
numerous swimming activities and ideally utilise a drysuit OR a full-length wetsuit
*Some participants who bring wetsuits choose to bring two so that they can swap a wet one out
for a dry one.
Bring:
Sea kayak
Pfd
Paddle
Spraydeck
Note taking ability
Drysuit or a full wetsuit (the later with ideally a drytop or a cag/spray jacket
Appropriate footwear for both paddling
Drybag for carrying essential gear/snacks/lunch during day trips
Personal medications/personal first aid
Optional
Participants will need if camping.
Tent
Sleeping bag
Camp mattress
Pillow (optional)
Stove plus cooking pots, utensils, etc
Lots of warm clothes
ALL FOOD for the 2-days duration
Camp chair or similar
Thermos or similar (optional)
Wood for campfire (if possible/
Paddle Tasmania
Dates/Times: 10:00 AM Thursday 5th to 4:00 PM Friday 6th October (2 days)
Area: Mitta Mitta River area (in north-east VICTORIA)
Accommodation: Camping at Jokers Flat beside the Mitta Mitta River (Alpine National
Park). Participants need to be fully self-sufficient for this
Course Numbers: Spaces are limited and at this stage to a maximum of 12
participants
Instructors: Dan Hall, Mark Oates, Nors Corstorphan and; Jen MacGibbon (all either
Senior Whitewater or Whitewater Instructors with Paddle Australia)
Registration Closing Date: Friday September 8th, with all payments to be made by this date. Note though that spaces are likely to fill well before this date.
Participant Suitability: Inclusion in this course is dependent upon suitable prior
experience and is at instructor’s discretion.
Participants to:
– ideally have completed a Paddle Tasmania Level 1 or Foundation and
Fundamentals Course or Beginner Course (or an equivalent basic
packraft/kayak course) plus have additional time on the water
– be comfortable with paddling grade 2+/3 whitewater
– have practiced and be comfortable with swimming grade 2+ water
– be competent at self and assisted rescues
– be able to significantly edge their boat (both on the flat & in whitewater)
– be practiced in using (throwing and receiving) a throwbag in whitewater
– understand how and when to use technical strokes such as bow draws and
bow rudders plus side draws and sweep strokes
– be able to competently catch small eddys using technical strokes, to surf
waves and run drops up to a metre
Interested paddlers will need to provide a short summary of their paddling experience
and competence. This is particularly important for those who have not completed a
course previously with Paddle Tasmania Instructors. This course is not for those who
have really only completed a beginner course or only paddled on grade 2 whitewater.
For such paddlers a Level 1 Course would be the appropriate next step. Most
paddlers who have not previously had formal instruction are best to also do the Level
1 course.
If you have not previously had formal instruction and are unsure whether you have
the skills suitable to undertake this course please contact both Mark Oates
via mark.oates.outdoors@gmail.com and; Dan Hall via danchall@hotmail.com to discuss.
Program Outline: Paddle Tasmania in partnership with Paddle Victoria will be conducting a 2-day Level 2 Whitewater Packrafting Course in north-east Victoria that leads into a 3-day Advanced Whitewater Course. This is designed to allow interested and suitable participants to complete a full 5 days of training.
The course is suited to those who already confidently paddle grade 2+/3 rivers and
who are aspiring to learn to paddle grade 3 technically, safely & competently. All
participants need to be comfortable with swimming grade 2+/3 rapids and must have
experience with the use of throwbags (both throwing and catching) as well as self/assisted rescues in grade 2+ water.
The focus of this course is on developing technical and safety knowledge specific to
packrafts being used on grade 2+/3 whitewater. There will also be considerable
emphasis on working as a team to manage challenging river environments safely.
Depending on water levels the group MAY have the opportunity to tackle some grade
3+ rapids however there will always be the option to walk/portage these.
The group will base camp at Jokers Flat, beside the Mitta Mitta River. This will enable
us to utilise a range of sections on the Mitta Mitta as well as nearby rivers. Some of
the various sections of rivers that the group may potentially utilise within the course
are the:
Mitta Mitta River (Big River Bridge to Bundarra Bridge)
Mitta Mitta River (Bundarra Bridge to Hinnomunjie Bridge)
Bundarra River
Potential Course Content:
revision of technical strokes
understanding how boat design impacts performance
understanding and utilising Position, Speed, Angle, Eyes & Edging
understanding and using water features to your advantage
improving stroke efficiency and placement
learning and/or improving carving ability
running basic drops and holes
Self and assisted rescues within rapids
Risk management & safety considerations
Improvisation techniques for lost paddles/boats and for assisting others down rivers
Paddling Equipment Required: All participants should come fully prepared for
numerous swimming activities and ideally utilise a drysuit OR a full-length wetsuit*.
There is also the possibility that the group may walk into or out of some river venues
so decent footwear is required along with a lightweight pack in case you need to carry
all of your gear for a river daytrip.
*Some participants who bring wetsuits choose to bring two so that they can swap a wet one out
for a dry one.
Bring:
self-bailing or whitewater decked packraft with thigh straps installed and some form of
fixed bow and stern perimeter line
WW PFD (personal floatation device). Rescue rated PFDs are ideal
WW kayak helmet (NOT a climbing or bike helmet)
WW paddle
Drysuit or a full wetsuit (the later with ideally a drytop or a cag/spray jacket)
Appropriate sturdy/warm footwear for both paddling and walking
Drybag for carrying essential gear/snacks/lunch during day trips
Lightweight pack in case we need to walk into or out of a river
Personal medications/personal first aid
Optional (unless also doing the Advanced Course, where they are expected):
Throwbag
River knife
Minimum of 1 locking carabiner (& ideally a 2.5 – 4.0 metre sling)
Base Camp Location/Info: Jokers Flat is a medium sized public campground within the
Alpine National Park with some info available at: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-
see/sites/jokers-flat-camping-area whilst a video showing the campground is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WSd62RsMqc
It is accessible to 2WD vehicles but does include a short (100m) slightly rough dirt road
down a small hill to access it.
It can get busy at times but we should be able to find enough space for our group and it
should not be too hard to find us. There is a basic toilet plus a number of official fire
places however not much more. Participants need to come fully self-sufficient for the 3
days as the nearest shops are in Omeo, 40 minutes drive away. Participants obviously
need to bring all of their own tents, camping, sleeping and cooking gear. Note that there
is very limited phone coverage in the area although it can be obtained by driving a short
distance from camp.
Jokers Flat can be found on Google Maps at the following link:
https://goo.gl/maps/ZpFymHxTMNeciYZT6
Participants will need:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Camp mattress
Pillow (optional)
Stove plus cooking pots, utensils, etc
Lots of warm clothes
ALL FOOD for the 2-days duration
Camp chair or similar
Thermos or similar (optional)
Wood for campfire (if possible/available)
Dates/Times: 9:00 AM Saturday 7th to 2:00 PM Monday 9th October (3 days)
Area: Mitta Mitta River area (in north-east VICTORIA)
Accommodation: Camping at Jokers Flat beside the Mitta Mitta
Participant Suitability: Inclusion in this course is dependent upon suitable prior experience and is at instructor’s discretion. After registering for the course your
registration will need to be ‘approved’ by instructors.
The course is suited to those who already competently paddle grade 3 rivers and who are aspiring to learn to paddle grade 3+/4 technically, safely & competently. All
participants need to be comfortable with swimming grade 3 rapids and must have
experience with the use of throwbags (both throwing and catching) as well as self/assisted
rescues in grade 3 water.
Participants need to have:
Interested paddlers who have not completed a course previously with Paddle
Tasmania Instructors will need to provide a short video or two that demonstrates their
ability to catch small mid-stream eddys using technical strokes. It is likely that such
paddlers will have had considerable kayaking experience.
To ascertain whether you have the skills suitable to undertake this course or to
submit your videos, please email both Mark Oates via mark.oates.outdoors@gmail.com and; Dan Hall via danchall@hotmail.com
Program Outline: Paddle Tasmania will be conducting a 3-day Advanced Whitewater
Packrafting Course in north-east Victoria that immediately follows on from a 2-day
Level 2 Whitewater Course. This is designed to allow interested participants to
complete a full 5 days of training.
The group will base camp at Jokers Flat, beside the Mitta Mitta River. This will enable
us to utilise a range of sections on the Mitta Mitta as well as nearby rivers.
The course is suited to those who already confidently paddle grade 3 rivers and who
are aspiring to learn to paddle grade 3+/4 technically, safely & competently. All
participants need to be comfortable with swimming grade 3 rapids and must have
experience with the use of throwbags (both throwing and catching) as well as self/assisted rescues in grade 3 water.
The focus of this course is on developing technical and safety knowledge specific to
packrafts being used on grade 3/3+ whitewater. There will also be considerable
emphasis on working as a team to manage challenging river environments safely.
Depending on water levels the group MAY have the opportunity to tackle some grade
4 rapids however there will always be the option to walk/portage these.
Some of the various sections of rivers that the group may potentially utilise within the
course are the:
Mitta Mitta River (Big River Bridge to Bundarra Bridge)
Mitta Mitta River (Bundarra Bridge to Hinnomunjie Bridge)
Bundarra River
Cobrunga River (Smiths Crossing to Anglers Rest)
Cobrunga River (Anglers Rest to Mitta Mitta River)
Potential Course Content:
Paddling Equipment Required: All participants should come fully prepared for
numerous swimming activities and ideally utilise a drysuit OR a full-length wetsuit*.
There is also the possibility that the group may walk into or out of some river venues
so decent footwear is required along with a lightweight pack in case you need to carry
all of your gear for a river daytrip.
*Some participants who bring wetsuits choose to bring two so that they can swap a wet one out for a dry one.
Bring:
self-bailing or whitewater decked packraft with thigh straps installed and some form of
fixed bow and stern perimeter line
WW PFD (personal floatation device). Rescue rated PFDs are ideal
WW kayak helmet (NOT a climbing or bike helmet)
WW paddle
Drysuit or a full wetsuit (the later with ideally a drytop or a cag/spray jacket)
Appropriate sturdy/warm footwear for both paddling and walking
Throwbag
River knife
Minimum of 1 locking carabiner (& ideally a 2.5 – 4.0 metre sling)
Drybag for carrying essential gear during trips
Lightweight pack in case we need to walk into or out of a river
Personal medications/personal first aid
Thermos or similar (optional)
Base Camp Location/Info: Jokers Flat is a medium sized public campground within the
Alpine National Park with some info available at: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-
see/sites/jokers-flat-camping-area whilst a video showing the campground is at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WSd62RsMqc
It is accessible to 2WD vehicles but does include a short (100m) slightly rough dirt road
down a small hill to access it.
It can get busy at times but we should be able to find enough space for our group and it
should not be too hard to find us. There is a basic toilet plus a number of official fire
places however not much more. Participants need to come fully self-sufficient for the 3
days as the nearest shops are in Omeo, 40 minutes drive away. Participants obviously
need to bring all of their own tents, camping, sleeping and cooking gear. Note that there
is very limited phone coverage in the area although it can be obtained by driving a short
distance from camp.
Jokers Flat can be found on Google Maps at the following link:
https://goo.gl/maps/ZpFymHxTMNeciYZT6
Participants will need:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Camp mattress
Pillow (optional)
Stove plus cooking pots, utensils, etc
Lots of warm clothes
ALL FOOD for the 3-days duration
Thermos
Wood for campfire
Paddle Tasmania
Whitewater Guide/Instructor Training Course Cost: Non-member $550; member $412 ($0 for sponsored participants)
Friday - Sunday, October 27 - 29 2023 at Browns River and Broken Bridge Derwent River
Paddle Australia training course for teaching skills and leading trips on moving water up to, and including, Grade 2 for experienced paddlers.
This training course has been combined with an assessment day within a weekend.
This course is for experienced paddlers looking at demonstrating correct stroke technique in an instructing situation on moving water, breaking down and teaching stroke technique, whitewater rescue techniques and the requirements for Whitewater Guide/Instructor Assessment.
Participants will be assessed against the Paddle Australia whitewater kayak instructor guidelines which can be downloaded from the Paddle Australia website.
For further enquiries please contact Jane Stephenson on education.tas.paddle.org.au
Course Overview:
Friday 27th October 2023 - 4:40pm - dark, flatwater paddle technique session at Browns River, Kingston.
Saturday 28th October 2023 - 9am - 3pm at Broken Bridge Derwent River training day
Sunday 29th October 2023 - 9am - 3pm at Broken Bridge Assessment Day.
A minimum of 4 additional paddlers are required on the Sunday so that participants can teach skills and be assessed in their teaching. It is the responsibility of participants to organise these extra paddlers for the Sunday.
All paperwork needs to be forwarded to Paddle Tasmania within 3 months of completing the course.
Paddle Tasmania
Saturday November 5 Whitewater Skills – This course is suitable for those new to paddling and who want to develop their whitewater paddling skills on Grade 2-3 water. It will look at different paddle strokes, river running, suitable craft, tows and rope work.
Sunday November 6 Rescue 1 - Utilising the skills and knowledge from the previous day you will paddle on moving water (kayaks, packrafts, sit-on-tops) and build on those as well as gain knowledge on the basics of rescuing self and others. Being able to fall out of your boat is the only prerequisite! We'll use the easier rapids above and below the main rapid so it's not too intimidating. This is also good prep before attending a Level 2 Rescue course.
Small group instruction from some of Tasmania’s best whitewater paddlers and qualified Paddle Australia instructors. For this course to go ahead it requires a minimum of 4 participants.
Payment: Once the minimum of 4 registrations is received an invoice will be emailed to you. All payments will need to be made prior to the commencement of the course. If the minimum number is not reached by registration close date the course will be cancelled. To receive an award you must complete the online component and submit a copy of your log book.Slalom Coaching
What?
Slalom coaching for plastic boaters with the aim of improving river running technique, precision paddling and efficiency.
When?
Saturday 11 November 2023 10am - 4pm (meet at the Arm River Camp)
Where?
Mersey River slalom course.
Who?
This course is aimed at anyone who can handle themselves on the Mersey and would like some slalom specific coaching that is normally only available to slalom athletes.
You will be coached by Foundation Slalom Coaches under the guidance of Australia's lead slalom performance pathway coach Mike Druce.
The day will include 2 on water sessions at the Mersey slalom race course with 1 off water session over lunch.
River running kayaks with an edgy tail or slalom boats preferred but creek boats are fine also.
Costs?
Members $110
Non-members $190
Paddle Tasmania
Whitewater Rescue Level 2 Course
November 11-12, 2023 Upper Mersey
Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on the weekend of November 11-12, 2023. The course will commence at 9.00 am at Berlin Wall campsite.
This course is suitable for people with some experience in paddling whitewater - Grade 2 and above.
Assessment for the Paddle Australia Whitewater Rescue 2 Award is possible during the weekend for an additional cost of $25, you will be invoiced separately by Paddle Australia for this once you successfully complete the course
This course will cover the following topics:
Principles of rescue
Throwbagging: dry land
Passive whitewater swimming
On-water Throwbagging
Aggressive whitewater swimming
Shallow river crossing (Wading)
Entrapment
Risk management
Knots
Mechanical advantage
River first aid
Evacuations
Towing for gear retrieval
Simulated Rescues
- Kayak/canoe and all paddling gear – including several changes of paddling clothing,
wet/dry suit is recommended – it will be cold!
- Throwbag
- Rescue gear that you normally take on paddling trips (don’t worry if you don’t have any)
- First Aid kit - waterproofed
- Food for the weekend
- Paper and pen
Camping will be at Berlin Wall for this course.
To complete this course participants will need to complete:
| Minimum log book requirement | In the previous three years: Ten Grade 2 Whitewater activities of a minimum of two hours duration in varying river heights and locations. |
Assessment Tasks:
| Quiz | Relevant knowledge quiz(es) completed by participant and results viewed. |
Registrations close 27 October 2023.
Slalom Coaching
What?
Slalom coaching for white water paddlers (plastic boaters) with the aim of improving river running technique, precision paddling, problem solving and efficiency on white water.
When?
Saturday 11 November 2023 Approximate times of 10am - 4pm (meet at the Arm River Camp)
Where?
Mersey River slalom course.
Who?
This course is aimed at anyone who can handle themselves on the Mersey and would like some slalom specific coaching that is normally only available to slalom athletes.
The Derwent Canoe Club is holding a 'slalom stingers' training weekend and have opened up their coaching to other paddlers who would like to gain some slalom specific coaching for the day.
You will be coached by Foundation Slalom Coaches under the guidance of Australia's lead slalom performance pathway coach Mike Druce.
The day will include 2 on water sessions at the Mersey slalom race course with 1 off water session over lunch.
River running kayaks with an edgy tail or slalom boats preferred but creek boats are fine also.
Costs?
Members $80
Non-members $130
For further enquiries contact Jane Stephenson on education.tas.@paddle.org.au
Paddle Tasmania
Paddle Tasmania
Level 2 Whitewater Packraft Course (VICTORIA)
Dates/Times: 10:00 AM Thursday 5th to 4:00 PM Friday 6th October (2 days)
Area: Mitta Mitta River area (in north-east VICTORIA)
Accommodation: Camping at Jokers Flat beside the Mitta Mitta River (Alpine National Park). Participants need to be fully self-sufficient for this
Cost for current/registered Paddle Australia Members: $375
Cost for Non-Members: $450
Course Numbers: Spaces are limited and at this stage to a maximum of 12 participants
Instructors: Dan Hall, Mark Oates, Nors Corstorphan & Jen MacGibbon (all either Senior Whitewater or Whitewater Instructors with Paddle Australia)
Registration Closing Date: Friday September 8th, with all payments to be made by this date. Note though that spaces are likely to fill well before this date.
Participant Suitability: Inclusion in this course is dependent upon suitable prior experience and is at instructor’s discretion.
Participants to:
- ideally have completed a Paddle Tasmania Level 1 or Foundation and Fundamentals Course or Beginner Course (or an equivalent basic packraft/kayak course) plus have additional time on the water
- be comfortable with paddling grade 2+/3 whitewater
- have practiced and be comfortable with swimming grade 2+ water
- be competent at self and assisted rescues
- be able to significantly edge their boat (both on the flat & in whitewater)
- be practiced in using (throwing and receiving) a throwbag in whitewater
- understand how and when to use technical strokes such as bow draws and bow rudders plus side draws and sweep strokes
- be able to competently catch small eddys using technical strokes, to surf waves and run drops up to a metre
Interested paddlers will need to provide a short summary of their paddling experience and competence. This is particularly important for those who have not completed a course previously with Paddle Tasmania Instructors. This course is not for those who have really only completed a beginner course or only paddled on grade 2 whitewater. For such paddlers a Level 1 Course would be the appropriate next step. Most paddlers who have not previously had formal instruction are best to also do the Level 1 course.
If you have not previously had formal instruction and are unsure whether you have the skills suitable to undertake this course please contact both Mark Oates via mark.oates.outdoors@gmail.com & Dan Hall via danchall@hotmail.com to discuss.
Program Outline: Paddle Tasmania will be conducting a 2-day Level 2 Whitewater Packrafting Course in north-east Victoria that leads into a 3-day Advanced Whitewater Course. This is designed to allow interested and suitable participants to complete a full 5 days of training.
The course is suited to those who already confidently paddle grade 2+/3 rivers and who are aspiring to learn to paddle grade 3 technically, safely & competently. All participants need to be comfortable with swimming grade 2+/3 rapids and must have experience with the use of throwbags (both throwing and catching) as well as self/assisted rescues in grade 2+ water.
The focus of this course is on developing technical and safety knowledge specific to packrafts being used on grade 2+/3 whitewater. There will also be considerable emphasis on working as a team to manage challenging river environments safely. Depending on water levels the group MAY have the opportunity to tackle some grade 3+ rapids however there will always be the option to walk/portage these.
The group will base camp at Jokers Flat, beside the Mitta Mitta River. This will enable us to utilise a range of sections on the Mitta Mitta as well as nearby rivers. Some of the various sections of rivers that the group may potentially utilise within the course are the:
Mitta Mitta River (Big River Bridge to Bundarra Bridge) at https://wikiriver.com/victoria/mitta1
Mitta Mitta River (Bundarra Bridge to Hinnomunjie Bridge) at https://wikiriver.com/victoria/mitta2
Bundarra River at https://wikiriver.com/victoria/bundarra
Potential Course Content:
· revision of technical strokes
· understanding how boat design impacts performance
· understanding and utilising Position, Speed, Angle, Eyes & Edging
· understanding and using water features to your advantage
· improving stroke efficiency and placement
· learning and/or improving carving ability
· running basic drops and holes
· Self and assisted rescues within rapids
· Risk management & safety considerations
· Improvisation techniques for lost paddles/boats and for assisting others down rivers
Paddling Equipment Required: All participants should come fully prepared for numerous swimming activities and ideally utilise a drysuit OR a full-length wetsuit*. There is also the possibility that the group may walk into or out of some river venues so decent footwear is required along with a lightweight pack in case you need to carry all of your gear for a river daytrip.
*Some participants who bring wetsuits choose to bring two so that they can swap a wet one out for a dry one.
· self-bailing or whitewater decked packraft with thigh straps installed and some form of fixed bow and stern perimeter line
· WW PFD (personal floatation device). Rescue rated PFDs are ideal
· WW kayak helmet (NOT a climbing or bike helmet)
· WW paddle
· Drysuit or a full wetsuit (the later with ideally a drytop or a cag/spray jacket)
· Appropriate sturdy/warm footwear for both paddling and walking
· Drybag for carrying essential gear/snacks/lunch during day trips
· Lightweight pack in case we need to walk into or out of a river
· Personal medications/personal first aid
Optional (unless also doing the Advanced Course, where they are expected):
· Throwbag
· River knife
· Minimum of 1 locking carabiner (& ideally a 2.5 – 4.0 metre sling)
Base Camp Location/Info: Jokers Flat is a medium sized public campground within the Alpine National Park with some info available at: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/sites/jokers-flat-camping-area whilst a video showing the campground is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WSd62RsMqc
It is accessible to 2WD vehicles but does include a short (100m) slightly rough dirt road down a small hill to access it.
It can get busy at times but we should be able to find enough space for our group and it should not be too hard to find us. There is a basic toilet plus a number of official fire places however not much more. Participants need to come fully self-sufficient for the 3 days as the nearest shops are in Omeo, 40 minutes drive away. Participants obviously need to bring all of their own tents, camping, sleeping and cooking gear. Note that there is very limited phone coverage in the area although it can be obtained by driving a short distance from camp.
Jokers Flat can be found on Google Maps at the following link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZpFymHxTMNeciYZT6
Participants will need:
· Tent
· Sleeping bag
· Camp mattress
· Pillow (optional)
· Stove plus cooking pots, utensils, etc
· Lots of warm clothes
· ALL FOOD for the 2-days duration
· Camp chair or similar
· Thermos or similar (optional)