Tue 29 Mar, 2022 1:05 pm
neustace wrote:Planning to hike from Roses Gap through to Halls Gap (N2-4) on the Grampians Peak trail in 2 weeks. Does anyone know the water status at Gar and werdung campgrounds? Parks Vic say they have tanks at roses gap road and mount difficult road but that would mean carrying 2 days of hiking plus water for meal. Not crazy about that idea
Tue 29 Mar, 2022 3:17 pm
Wed 15 Jun, 2022 2:45 pm
jimjim wrote:
This track is being constructed to footpath standard...
Wed 15 Jun, 2022 3:27 pm
jimjim wrote:jimjim wrote:While some sections are indeed of footpath standard there are some sections (where the money ran out???) that are very rough.
Mon 25 Jul, 2022 6:39 pm
Mon 25 Jul, 2022 7:00 pm
skybeau wrote:Quick q on the GPT.
We are locked in to hike a few sections (Gar to Jimmy Creek) over the school holidays. How does a trekking pole tent go on the tent platforms? We've got a Gossamer Gear Two and just wondering how it'll go on those platforms, I can imagine the tip of the poles slipping if not embedded. Any tips for keeping them in place?
Tue 26 Jul, 2022 8:47 am
Drew wrote:skybeau wrote:Quick q on the GPT.
We are locked in to hike a few sections (Gar to Jimmy Creek) over the school holidays. How does a trekking pole tent go on the tent platforms? We've got a Gossamer Gear Two and just wondering how it'll go on those platforms, I can imagine the tip of the poles slipping if not embedded. Any tips for keeping them in place?
I've used my X-mid on tent platforms in the Western Arthurs. Nor problems with the pole slipping (can't remember if I pitched handles-up or down). I used cup hooks to give me flexibility with tie-outs. Cup hooks are easy to screw into timber platforms but I don't know what the GPT platforms are made of.
Thu 25 Aug, 2022 10:30 am
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Wed 12 Oct, 2022 6:32 am
skybeau wrote:And Craig, it was raining and blowing at Gar so we slept in the hut, with about 6 other hikers
Wed 04 Jan, 2023 11:10 am
CraigVIC wrote:A bit slow on this reply but the platforms have adjustable chains (Gar, Werdug) and are easy to use. I would take an xmid without worries. Bugiga are different and you'll need to tie cord to a wire around the circumference. It's a pain but easy enough. The boards are set too close for fish bone anchors and the wood is incredibly dense making cup hooks a struggle. I believe there the new chained platforms for the rest but haven't personally walked it.
Also, Gar is exposed so be prepared for setting your tent for windy weather.
Wed 04 Jan, 2023 5:49 pm
Wed 04 Jan, 2023 9:24 pm
Thanks heaps for that. Super helpful!CraigVIC wrote:Unless you stay at bugiga (which was built long before the rest and has a totally different style) then you most likely don't need to take anything, not even pegs. Of course some cord would be wise but each pad has 8 adjustable chains to hook to your peg loops to. So the 4 corners and 4 mid points. How many pegs do you need to set up your tent dexter?
Check the description of the camps you are using because some have granitic sand pads. If the platforms are taken or you prefer the sand pads they have boards around them with hooks at the corners. It's a bit hard to explain but a little additional cord should be sufficient to get your tent up on these too.
Thu 05 Jan, 2023 1:16 pm
Thu 05 Jan, 2023 1:35 pm
Drew wrote:There were some lovely sections of track, but I remain unconvinced about the massive amount of infrastructure (especially in a fire-prone landscape) and the exorbitant fees.
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ajc11 wrote:Hi we're looking at doing a 3 day overnight hike around Mt William and Major Mitchell Plateau.
What's the current standing on dispersed camping around there now that it's part of the peaks trail? Can you recommend any spots?
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Eremophila wrote:
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Tue 10 Oct, 2023 12:01 pm
Jack Doolan wrote:Hello
My daughter has arranged a 3 day bonding exercise next weekend along the last three day section. She has booked both campsites for 2 people ($100.80 for the two of us) however, when I read the parks website it suggests one platform is suitable for one two person tent. We were intending to take the Durston 1P for her and the Nemo Dragonfly 2 P for me. Did see a pic in this thread of a tent on a platform and it looks a bit squeeze for two. For those with direct experience of the GPT, are we going to fit?
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