[FULL] Intermediate Overnight Hike – Corang Arch River Loop

Photo cred: Tom Brennan

Come join us (Lloyd, Liam and Matthew) for an overnight hike this Easter weekend to Corang Arch in Morton National Park.

We’ll be leaving from Sydney Saturday (30/03) morning and driving back to Sydney Sunday night (31/03).

TRIP PLAN:

Day 1: We will be starting at Wog Wog Campsite and head to Barrumbeet Brook, where we will be making camp under caves if there is room, however also be prepared to camp out in the open as it may be potentially windy and cold!

Day 2: We will loop back and return to Wog Wog Campsite and drive back to Sydney.

It’s not a massively long hike (about 24km total) but good fitness and overnight hiking experience are required as we will be covering pretty rugged terrain and there is no visible track in places. This means if you have any recent (past few months) injuries or niggles please let us know.

In the sign-up comments, please let us know:

(1) What overnight hikes you’ve done,

(2) Why you’re keen for this hike, and

(3) What your favourite trail snack is.

(4) Also let us know if you have a car and where you are based.

P.S. Seriously, answer the questions in the comments.

Trip Notes Link Here

Trip Photographs Link Here

GEAR:

Please note that this is an overnight hike, double, triple check you have all the items on this list BEFORE leaving Sydney.

Gear can be borrowed from the gear cupboard if you don’t have your own (see Facebook for gear cupboard opening time – you must go get this stuff yourself and don’t forget your cash deposit!).

You’ll need:

• Hiking pack
• Tent (or someone to share with)
• Sleeping bag & mat
• Hike poles (optional)
• Food for two days – don’t forget lots of hiking snacks to share with your grateful trip leaders.
• WATER (bring at least 4L, as there is no guarantee of anywhere to fill up)
• Warm clothes (thermals are essential, it might be 10 degrees overnight, no cotton).
• Rain jacket
• Gaiters (optional)
• Comfortable shoes (these should be hiking boots or trail runners only!) Sunscreen and Hat
• Any personal medication you might normally carry with you.
• Stove! (optional) There have been lots of recent fire warnings so don’t expect a campfire to cook your food.
• Headtorch (with spare batteries)
• Toiletries etc. – this includes toilet paper and the dreaded pooper scooper (for digging holes).
• Emergency blanket (can be purchased from the club for $5 or from any outdoor store)

HOW DO I COME ALONG:

Contact us directly or sign up on the page here, we will try and contact everyone on Facebook and we will start a group chat to finish the organising.
If you have any questions, look for Lloyd Siharath, Liam Meggs and/or Matthew Grant on the UNSWOC Facebook page and send us a message! Trips will be approved throughout the week.