Beginner bush walk/explore – Donkey Mountain

Let’s go to Donkey mountain!!

Donkey mountain is an amazing rocky heaven, riddled with pagodas, soaring cliffs, incredible caves, canyons and countless rocky features.

To get to this wonderland you first must climb to the top of Donkey Mountain. This is a STEEP and arduous hill, so a HIGH level of fitness is paramount. However, this strenuous climb is totally worth it, because once we are up we can spend the whole day exploring the labyrinth of wonders.

This trip will be lead by Andrew, Brendan and myself, so you’re in great hands! The plan of attack is to leave the campsite around 8:00 AM so we can spend as much time as we can exploring and then can return with some spare time to suit- up for Satuday night!!

YOU WILL NEED:

• Head-torch – Very important. If we get stuck in the dark you will have a horrible time descending
• Sunscreen – Spring is here and so is the Australian sun. Make sure you bring lots of sunscreen and apply every few hours!
• Water – With the hot weather water is extremely important. Bring AT LEAST 2L of water.
• Lunch – You must provide your OWN lunch.
• Snacks – We’ll be doing a lot of exercise, so make sure you bring lots of snacks to keep your energy levels up! Bring things like nuts, fruit, dried fruit, lollies, biscuits, chocolate, muesli bars, etc.
• Appropriate clothes – Appropriate hiking shoes, Hat, light clothes (you will get hot!), a jumper and raincoat in case of bad weather.
• First Aid Kit – If you have one.

map of the area:

Geoff Fox’s famous sketch map of part of Donkey Mountain