PARTICIPANT INFORMATION 45 METRE ADVENTURE ABSEILING AT MT BUFFALO
COST
Cost is $110 pp for Advertised Adventures (Three and a half to Four Hour Program)
Private group activities normally only a full day with a minimum fee of $1850.00 for a group of up to 10
WEATHER
We can conduct abseiling in any conditions so bring warm clothes (thermal Underwear and Fleece) and wet weather gear during winter or months or when the weather is changeable (It can be cold and wet in the Alps even in summer). We will operate in the snow or rain, so bring wet weather gear! In hot weather bring sunscreen, caps and cool clothing.
MEET We meet at the Mt Buffalo Gorge Car-park Near the stone hut at the lower end of the car-park at the time arranged:
At advertised time for Weekend and Holiday Adventures
As per arrangements for private groups
35 METRE BEGINNER ABSEIL
We first have a practice abseil or two from the 35 Metre, beginners abseil site at echo point, which is one of the best small abseil sites on Mt Buffalo with good photo opportunities.
THE 45 METRE FREE-FALL ADVENTURE ABSEIL SITE
We then move on to our 45 Metre Adventure Abseil site (The Dragon). This site has a free fall component and also a small top belayed rock climb out at the bottom of the descent.
Both abseil sites are close to the Mt Buffalo Gorge Visitors car park and also the toilets and other facilities (The Visitors Car park is just opposite the Mt Buffalo Chalet).
SUITABILITY
This adventure is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness and a high sense of Adventure!
YOU NEED
Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions (we recommend loose long trousers)
In winter or early spring you will need thermal underwear, polar fleece clothing, wet weather gear etc.
Note that short tops that allow skin to show at waist or are sleeveless are not acceptable and that Polo Shirts or similar that can be tucked in to trousers are recommended (Rope burns can result from wearing unsuitable tops)
Rubber soled boots or runners
A Cap or Hat
Sunscreen
Personal medication as required (such as asthma puffers)
Water and energy snacks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You will need to bring your own meals and other snacks as suitable for the duration of the adventure
There is an entry fee to the national park (in 2009 this is $10.60 for a car and from $53.90 for a bus)
EQUIPMENT
We supply industry standard helmets, harnesses, ropes and other safety equipment.
ADVENTURE ACTIVITY STANDARDS
For information on the minimum standards for conduct of adventures see the Adventure Activity Standards at www.orc.org.au
PARKS VICTORIA
Licensed Operators on public land in Victoria are listed at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT DAVID CHITTY Mobile 0419280614 E Mail agati@netc.net.au
