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Spots have opened up at 6pm Thursday, get in quick before they sell out! There is no waiting list at this stage of event organisation.

Ticket sales for this event will close Friday morning at 11am.

Activities at Para Wirra

Come along to the first camp of the year at Para Wirra Conversation Park! Spend the weekend getting to know your fellow AUMC members as you hike and relax at the scenic Mt Lofty Ranges.

Native animals

You may run into kangaroos, emus, and shingle-back lizards at this conservation park. Bird enthusiasts can spot any of 138 bird species, including the crescent honeyeater, diamond firetail, and white-winged chough.

Stargazing

If there are no clouds on the night, we’ll have spectacular view of the Milky Way. Just before dawn, the planets Mercery, Saturn, Venus, and Mars will be visible together low on the eastern horizon. One of our members is bringing a telescope, so you might get a chance to see Saturn and Jupiter up close.

Bushwalking

There are thirteen bushwalking trails to explore at Para Wirra CP, from the quiet lake near our campgrounds to rock formations at Wild Dog Creek valley. If you’re looking for a challenge, the Devils Nose hike will take you up the hill and reward you will an amazing view of the Barossa Ranges.

Getting there

You will need to drive or carpool to this location. Carpool arrangements can be organised for you by the event organiser.

Detailed instructions for how to get to the campgrounds and where to leave your car overnight will be provided a week before the event.

If you have questions now, contact Sonia Budnikova, 0405 433 694

O-camp at a glance

Week 1 (Sat 5 March / Sun 6 March)

Saturday

12 pm Arrive, have lunch

4 pm Hike

8 pm Set up tents, have dinner

Sunday

12 am Night walk or sleep

6 am Stargaze or sleep

7 am Breakfast, clean up, hike

11 am Leave campsite

What to Bring

Items with an * asterisk can be hired from the club

Equipment

• Sleeping bag*
• Sleeping mat*
• Tent*
• Rucksack *or backpack
• Head torch
• Spare batteries for headtorch
• Compression bandage (carry in backpack)

Food

• 2L of drinking water to bring hiking
• 3L of extra water for personal use
• Snacks to bring hiking (eg  nuts, dried fruit)
• 1x Breakfast (Sun)
• 2x Lunches (Sat, Sun)
• 1x Dinner (Sat night)

Personal

• Mobile phone
• Phone charger, power bank
• Student ID
• Sunscreen
• Medications
• Mosquito repellant

• Tooth brush
• Toothpaste
• Binoculars (optional)

Dining

• Metal mug
• Plastic plate
• Cutlery set
• Plastic bags for rubbish
• Stove (Trangia)*
• Fuel for stove, matches

Clothing        

• Hat (wide-brimmed or cap)
• Sunglasses
• Old sneakers or hiking boots
• Gaiters*
• Walking clothes:

• 1x shorts or pants
• 1x light shirt
• 2x thick socks

• Change of clothes and underwear
• Night time clothes:

• Warm jacket, longsleeve
• Beanie
• Tracksuit pants or thermal