gisborne612 wrote:Hi Pinky,
Is that a Vango tempest tent in the photo? If so, how do you find it?
Pinky wrote:
The map downloaded from the Parks Vic website (which I cut-out above to plot the route) is pretty decent - but you shouldn't go in there without a topographical map, that's for sure.
inkbird wrote:full map of Lerderderg State Park?
Robbo wrote:inkbird wrote:full map of Lerderderg State Park?
The Lerderderg and Werribee Gorges map has the full parks shown on them. If you want a larger map of the area try the Wombat State Forest touring guide which shows the area around the Lerderderg.
Hope this helps
TR
I've also done the walk described by pinky, known as "the scenic rim", and found it very challenging. Having said that I'm a relative novice and went out on Boxing Day 2010 (I think) on a stinking hot day (about 35deg) with not enough water, only the Parks Vic map pictured here, and not a hell of a lot of experience.
Lerderederg is, in my opinion, Melbournes best kept secret. Only an hour (at worst) out of Melbourne CBD and once you're in there you could be anywhere.
Pongo wrote:I was only just saying to a friend on the weekend how grueling that walk would be in Summer. You're mad! How much water did you carry? There's got to be about 6km exposed where you can't access the river for love nor money (for those wondering the access track down to the weir is completely exposed).
Also, the parks vic map sucks. I too think the Western Gorges book is excellent and would encourage people to spend the few extra dollars to pick up a topographic map of the park from Merdian as well, then use them in conjunction.
ryantmalone wrote:I'm planning on camping near the Weir on Saturday night. Has anyone been here recently? If so, any comment on the quality of the campsite mentioned in the original post?
The original post was before some significant floods came through the area, would be good to know if the site is still in good shape or not.
Penguin wrote:I agree with everybody that Lerderderg is a little gem close to Melbourne. I walked into miners camp and had a very pleasant evening. These are good intro walks for people.
It is a shame that there has not been any recent track maintenance on the East Track.
P
Hallu wrote:I saw this on the track though :
Penguin wrote:Hallu wrote:I saw this on the track though :
I saw one exactly the same, could even be the same one. With a mate though - more to come
mattmac24 wrote:Hi guys,
First post and i'd just like to say that this website is a gold mine of information and advice, thanks.
Im thinking of doing this hike with a couple of friends this long weekend. Can anybody comment on the amount of water in the river currently and whether or not it is safe to drink? The current plan is to follow the same route as Pinky (see map in 1st post) did.
Thanks,
Matt
Penguin wrote:Hallu wrote:I saw this on the track though :
I saw one exactly the same, could even be the same one. With a mate though - more to come
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