Program Information

Course dates for 2010

  • Girls 369- 26th Feb- 7th March
  • Boys 370-12th - 21st March
  • Girls 371- 2nd April - 11th April
  • Boys 372- 16th - 25th April
  • Girls 373- 30th April - 9th May
  • Boys 374- 14th- 23th May
  • Boys 375- 24th Sept - 3rd Oct
  • Girls 376- 8th Oct- 17th Oct
  • Boys 377- 22nd Oct - 31st Oct
  • Girls 378- 5th Nov- 14th Nov
  • Girls 379- 29th Dec- 6th Jan 2011

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Meet at Albury station, night at Tawonga Hut
Day 2 - Begin walk to Mittagundi from Watchbed creek near Falls Creek, overnight camp in tents
Day 3 - Continue walk, arrive at Mittagundi mid afternoon
Day 4 - Half the group abseils, other half has a farm day
Day 5 - Vice versa day 4
Day 6 - Half the group rafts/sleds on the Mitta Mitta River - depending on river levels
Day 7 - Vice versa day 6
Day 8 - Commence walk out, over High Plains
Day 9 - Complete walk out, arrive tired and elated at Albury station

Course Fees

$325 per participant, includes everything except transport to and from Albury train station. Sponsorships are available.

Who else will be on the course?

Courses are made up of participants from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know anyone else when you arrive.

How to I get to Albury? When do I need to be there?

All standard courses begin and end at Albury Railway Station. Please contact us to check that you are booking the correct train.

What will I need to bring?

Good question! There are a few things you will need to remember to bring.

Here is the list.

  • 2 prs Runners / boots
  • 2-3 Woolen or Fleece Jumpers
  • 2-3prs Tracksuit pants
  • 3 prs Shorts
  • 1 long sleeved collared top (to hike in)
  • Underwear
  • 6 prs Thick woolen socks e.g explorers
  • 3 T-shirts
  • 1 pr Bathers
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • 1 broadrimmed sunhat
  • 1 pair of thermals
  • 1 pkt Bandaids
  • 6 large strong garbage bags
  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Cup, Bowl, Spoon for camping
  • 2 - 1lt water bottle
  • 15+ Sunscreen
  • Camera (optional)
  • Musical instrument (optional)
  • Spending money for take away lunch on the last day.

In the interests of living a pioneer lifestyle, please leave at home or be prepared to hand in for the week:

Watches, mobile phones, walkmans, discmans, ipods, anything with a battery, lollies, soft drink, magazines, books, pocket knives + make up.

The following items of equipment are provided by Mittagundi:

Hiking boots, water proof jackets, sleeping bags, back packs, mittens, balaclavas, cooking gear, tents and all gear to do with bushwalking, skiing, rafting and abseiling. If you have any of these items you are welcome to bring them along, but we reserve the right to insist that you use our gear, if yours appears inadequate in any way. You don't need to bring a tent.

One more thing

Mittagundi is all about co-operation. There are no clocks, timetables or rosters. There are always lots of jobs to do, on the track and on the base. We always operate on a volunteer basis and you must come along with a commitment to do your share, in the hard times and the good.

Forms

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Got questions or want to make a booking?

Call Mittagundi on 03 5159 7238. Mittagundi does not have email as there is no electricity,
but if you have a general question you can email Tom (Mittagundi council member) at