Information about the 2023 Seeds Trek
Deadlines
An information session about the trek was held on 15th September at 7.30pm at Seeds. Participants are asked for a commitment by September 29th. Further dates will be forthcoming once the team members are established.
Limited Numbers
Unfortunately, there are logistical limits to the number of participants this year, mostly due to transport problems. Applicants might be given a reserve status if applicants exceed places. Previous participants will be given preference followed by first in/best dressed combined with committment to a base level of training.
Dates
The 2023 Trek group departs on March 31st and return on the 6th April. We start hiking on the 1st April and finish on April 5th. Our trip includes five days on the trail with one night either side for travel.
Route & Itinerary
The 2023 Trek will be attempting five days of the Buller Huts Trail, beginning at Bluff Hut and finishing at Mt Buller. The Buller Huts Trail is an opportunity to independently experience the best of the Victorian Alps. Offering breathtaking scenery and a true sense of remoteness, the Buller Huts Trail commences on Mount Buller, high in the Victorian Alps and traverses some of Victoria’s most spectacular mountain summits and historic high country huts. You can read more about our route here: https://www.bullerhutstrail.com.au/portfolio-items/itinerary/
Google Map
This map shows each of the days of the walk in different colours. GoogleMap
3D Fly-throughs & Elevation Graphs
We’ve used FatMap to provide some different views of our route. The following links can show 3d fly-through and elevation views and you’ll get a different perspective that offers more understanding of where we are. You’ll need reasonably fast internet for these views. Click on the images to see the data.
Day 1; 13.4km distance, 691m ascent, 664m descent.
Day 2; 13.6km distance, 906m ascent, 935m descent.
Day 3; 12.1km distance, 221m ascent, 933m descent.
Day 4; 13.2km distance, 925m ascent, 272m descent.
Day 5; 13.2km distance, 743m ascent, 599m descent.
Weather
We expect the weather to be somewhat unpredictable, however here are some links that have opinions about what might happen:
- BOM – 7 day forecast
- Weather2 – 14 day forecast
- YR – 9 day forecast
- Windy – limited forecast
- Snow Online – 9 day forecast
Actual observations (historical) can be viewed here: