The Alpine Walk
The Alpine Walk sees Mittagundi and Wollangarra join forces for a unique fundraiser and experience for young people. It’s origins can be traced back to kitchen table discussions at Wollangarra in 1993, and 40 years ago (1994) the first Alpine Walk took place.
The Alpine Walk is an 11 day, 150km bushwalk through some of Victoria’s most rugged and remote wilderness following a section of The Australian Alps Walking Track. The walk alternates direction yearly from Mittagundi to Wollangarra or from Wollangarra to Mittagundi. The walk is scheduled during the Term One school holidays.
Each organisation selects only five young people to take part. These young people are individuals who have shown considerable support, enthusiasm and passion for Mittagundi/Wollangarra and have demonstrated their leadership and resilience capabilities. The walk is led by two leaders, one from each organisation, who were staff members the previous year. Young people who take part in the Alpine Walk have a unique opportunity to grow and develop as young leaders and experience powerful personal growth.
The purpose of the Alpine Walk is to fundraise for Mittagundi/Wollangarra and culminate in the triumphant 11 day walk. Therefore, the program is a two-part experience:
a) Independently fundraising to support the organisations
b) The immersive experience of the 11 day walk from Wollangarra to Mittagundi (or vice versa) along the Alpine Walking Track
As they prepare for the walk, participants work hard to raise as much money as possible. The funds they raise help Mittagundi and Wollangarra continue their important work, providing life-changing experiences for young people through their programs. The funds primarily go towards sponsoring young participants, but they may also be used for building projects or purchasing new equipment.
The Alpine Walk concludes with a celebratory dinner, where participants, along with their families and special guests, come together around the dining table to mark the successful completion of the walk and to reflect on the incredible journey.
The 2025 Alpine Walk participants are:
Ada Breach
April Angeline Rose Csutoros
Finn Fairlie
Archer Kerr
Archie Showers
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