General News
13 April, 2023
Can you climb four peaks?
MOUNTS Leura, Sugarloaf, Elephant and Noorat are expecting to see a bit of action this weekend as the Four Peaks challenge returns for its fifth year.
MOUNTS Leura, Sugarloaf, Elephant and Noorat are expecting to see a bit of action this weekend as the Four Peaks challenge returns for its fifth year.
Participants will meet at the base of Mt Leura at 9.30am on Sunday to summit the four mountains around Camperdown and district.
While the traditional order is Mt Leura, Mt Sugarloaf, Mt Elephant and Mt Noorat, some may change their order depending on distance.
Event organiser John Fallon said those from Ballarat scale Mt Elephant last, while those from Warrnambool climb Mt Noorat last on their way home.
“We’re hoping to attract people from all over the state,” he said.
“We’ve contacted most bushwalking clubs and schools in the area.
Participants are advised to bring morning teas, lunch, snacks, plenty of drink, sunscreen, day packs, and cameras or binoculars for summit views.
Climbers will travel between mountains in their own vehicles and are told to bring sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for the day.
Mr Fallon said he hopes for good weather but advises people to come prepared.
“Looking at the forecast, it’s a little bit dodgy but that doesn’t matter,” he said.
“We hope for this year’s event to attract new people to the mountains, as well as welcome back people who do it every year.
“It also helps to promote the local reserves.”
Mr Fallon said last year’s event had more than 50 people from across the district, including some from Melbourne, and invites more to attend.
“Come and enjoy your local reserves and experience the views of the volcanic plains because we’re part of the Victorian Volcanic Plains and the four significant sites close to us,” he said.
Further information can be found at www.mtleura.org.au, or by calling John Fallon on 0487 341 337.