(There are 3 on the waitlist).

This 5 day off track trip takes on Ettrema Ck and its main side creeks focussing on the unburnt sections. We start hiking near Tullyangela Clearing and finish up near Quiera Clearing. We will have some lovely unburnt forest to walk through, classic green pools in the creeks in which to swim, and two great waterfalls to investigate and perhaps ascend.

For an early start we may camp near cars or hike a few kms into the National Park the night before the start of the hike. There will be a small car shuffle.

We’ll be camping on Ettrema creek for two nights before we move onto the next upstream camp for another two nights.

Participants need to have good fitness and balance, and experience with multi-day overnight pack walking in off track terrain, particularly in rocky creeks. There'll be optional ascents of the waterfalls - these are difficult due to scrub and steepness. Some rock climbing in Jones Ck for which there'll be a handline for reassurance. There'll be wades in the creeks, so packs need to be fully waterproofed. As there'll be a couple of long tough days, participants should have lightweight packs so as to promote group mobility and safety.

Members who had previously booked into the activity in Dec 2023 (which was cancelled due to weather) will get preference. Booking requests from guests or which hide full name and emergency contact details will be rejected.

I've allowed a 7 day window to do this activity. Start date will depend on weather forecasts at the time.