Wilson's Prom DoE Qualifying Camp by Nisangi Sirimanna https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv Made by Dervla Mcmahon and Nisangi Sirimanna en-us 2016-10-25 23:09:20 UTC 2024-08-11 00:22:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Tent.png Itinerary for Camp sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133264358 2016-10-26 10:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133264358 Location/Directions to Camp sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133264559 Distance and Time from Melbourne to Tidal River Campground.]]> 2016-10-26 10:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133264559 Dervla's Meal Plan https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266169 2016-10-26 10:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266169 What to  https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266378 Us:
  • 2-3 tshirts
  • 2-3 pairs of shorts/pants
  • Bathers - SURFING WOOOOO
  • 1 or 2 pairs of thermals
  • 1 trackie for night time
  • At least 1 hoodie
  • A waterproof jacket
  • 3+ pairs of socks
  • 3+ pairs of underwear
  • A beanie for night time
  • A hat (peaked or wide brimmed)
  • Sunscreen
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Personal Sanitary Items
  • Hairbrush
  • Face Washer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hand Sanatiser/Face Wipes
  • Plastic bags for wet/dirty clothes
  • Food and snacks
  • Cutlery, bowls, any utensils
  • Water bottle
  • Packed lunch and snacks for first day
  • Torches (especially for the sunrise walk!)
  • Potentially a day pack but not needed.
  • Cameras and chargers

School provides:
  • Backpack
  • Trangia (fuel, steel wool and washing detergent)
  • Tent (Vaisnavi)
]]> 2016-10-26 10:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266378 Games to play around the campfire :) https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266618 Two truths, one lie:
  • Each person will state two truths and one lie and everyone else has to try and figure out which one is the lie.
Name that tune:
  • Someone in the group has to start humming a song (or playing it on Griffo's new ukulele) and then everyone has to try and be the first to recognise the song and shout the name.
]]> 2016-10-26 10:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133266618 Mt Oberon Lookout https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267234 Hike (1): Where we are gonna get to see the sunrise.]]> 2016-10-26 10:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267234 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267238 2016-10-26 10:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267238 Facts about the Prom https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267560
  • The Prom is one of Victoria’s most-loved places.
  • At the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, it offers spectacular scenery of huge granite mountains, open forest, rainforest, sweeping beaches and coastlines.
  • Great bushwalks extend from under an hour to over three days. Visitors can camp, caravan or stay in huts, cabins, wilderness retreats or lodges at Tidal River where there is a general store and take-away food shop.
  • Wilsons Promontory Lightstation is perched on a small peninsula jutting into the wild seas of Bass Strait.
  • The waters surrounding the Prom are protected as a marine national park and marine park and offer outstanding diving.
    • ]]>     2016-10-26 10:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267560     Mt Oberon Summit https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267679 Hike (4): Starting from the Telegraph Saddle car park, this iconic Prom walk follows the management vehicle track up Mount Oberon. Steps below the rocky summit lead to postcard perfect, panoramic views over Tidal River, the coast and offshore islands. Be prepared - even in summer months the summit can be windy, cool and clouded. Beware of unprotected cliffs.
    Distance: 3.4 km.
    Time: 1 hour.
    Grade: Moderate/hard.]]>     2016-10-26 10:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133267679     Whisky Bay Walk https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268533 Hike (2): Whisky Bay is a small sheltered beach with rock formations at each end.Accessible from the Whisky Bay car park, the track follows a moist gully along Whisky Creek before passing over a sand dune to the beach.Whisky Bay Beach receives waves averaging 1.4 m. This results in a rip dominated surf zone, with the bar often detached from the beach, and strong permanent rips against the boundary rocks
    Distance: 400 metres from car park
    Grade of walking: Moderate
    ]]>     2016-10-26 10:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268533     Sealers Cove Walk https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268726 Hike (3): One of the most popular walks at the Prom, the Sealers track climbs steadily to Windy Saddle and then downhill through beautiful forest to a boardwalk over Sealers Swamp to Sealers Cove.
    Distance: 9.5 km.
    Time: 3 hours.
    Grade: Moderate.]]>     2016-10-26 10:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268726     Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268927 Hike (4) Starting at the Lilly Pilly Gully car park (to the left of the toilets) the walk climbs across the southern face of Mt Bishop through stringy-bark forest before descending to the lush rain forest of Lilly Pilly Gully. Return to the car park via walk 13 described above.

    Distance: 5.8 km

    Time: 2 - 3 hours return.

    Grade: Moderate.
    ]]>     2016-10-26 10:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133268927     Safety Considerations for Minimal Impact sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133269734
  • Pick up rubbish and put it in the bin/pocket/bag
  • Bike ride/walk/tram/train is better than driving (CO2 emissions)
  • Don’t squash plants: 
  • when walking, stick to the path
  • When bike riding, stick to the path
  • Leave animals alone - wild life
  • Don’t take away from wildlife eg. Plants
  • Shorter showers
  • Don’t pee in or near rivers
  • Don’t waste food
  • Drink safe water
  • Print double sided
  • Recycle
  • Compost: food scraps

    • ]]>     2016-10-26 10:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133269734     Weather Forecast for when we're at Wilsons Prom https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133270472 2016-10-26 10:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133270472 October Averages at Wilsons Prom https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133270980 I know we are going in November but this will be similar and it has already happened this year :)]]> 2016-10-26 10:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133270980 Nisangi's Meal Plan sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133271408 OM NOM NOM.]]> 2016-10-26 11:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133271408 Running reference list https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133271481
  • http://www.weatherzone.com.au/climate/station.jsp?lt=site&lc=85096
  • http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park/things-to-do/day-walks/mount-oberon
  • http://escapeadulthood.com/blog/2009-06-23/11-campfire-games-you-have-to-play.html
  • https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/vic/south-gippsland/wilsons-promontory/whisky-bay
  • https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Wilsons+Promontory+VIC+3960/@-38.9569343,146.1899118,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b2bb7459ef24c51:0xe89455a9146f6c47!8m2!3d-38.9588559!4d146.3682269
    • ]]>     2016-10-26 11:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133271481     Individual Responsibilities on Camp https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133272261 2016-10-26 11:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133272261 Location of Wilson's Prom sir0007 https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133272746 Highlighted in red]]> 2016-10-26 11:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sir0007/7k1endekjsfv/wish/133272746