STAGE 3 : ADOPTING THE MOUNTAINS

The Stage 3 program is open to anyone who wants to be involved in helping and hiking in Victoria’s mountains. There are no prerequisites. Everyone is welcome to join one of our trips to enjoy and give back to the high country, learn new skills, get out in the outdoors, fundraise and meet like minded people.
Stage 3 has its own committee that meets several times a year to set goals, plan and debrief events, trips and projects. 

Join an upcoming trip or attend an event. Trips and events are organised by the Stage 3 committee and advertised on the Stage 3 facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/23335421036/about/ 

What sort of projects/hikes do you do?

Stage 3 runs a diverse range of projects at Wollangarra, in the mountains and at home in their local communities, as well as fundraising events in Melbourne. Current projects and trips include hikes in the high country, hut restoration and maintenance, walking track construction and maintenance and re vegetation. They also run hikes in the high country with Mt Feathertop, Lake Tali Karng and Mt Howitt being regular favorites. They also have flat weeks at Wollangarra where they help out Wollangarra with some of the jobs needed to be done on the flat.

How long are the programs?

They are varied. There are day events, night events, weekend work parties and week long programs. It all depends on who is organising it and what they want to do.

What do you need to bring?

Your own camping/hiking gear. Wollangarra can usually provide anything you don’t have, such as boots, packs and raincoats. Most hikes or projects have a daily cost of $40. The trip leader will advise you of specific details.

Do you need any previous experience?

Not at all. The work we do is easily learnt on the job and the walks are usually not too difficult. A positive attitude and a moderate degree of physical fitness will help. You will be living simply, sleeping in tents and often cooking on campfires or portable stoves.

What do you have in place to keep everyone safe?

There will always be a staff member with Wilderness First Aid qualifications and outdoor experience on trips to support the group and manage any safety issues. The group will carry an extensive first aid kit and have the means to communicate with emergency services should the need arise.