Get ready for a massive trail running multi day adventure as we motor our Trail hunting houseboat around Lake Eildon running incredible trails, eating & drinking, relaxing and checking out the breathtaking views. There is so much to explore out here and the differing landscapes are a trail runners dream.
All you need to bring is your running gear, chill out clothes, toiletries, a towel and jump on the bus at our city meet up location or arrange an enroute pick up for a 6 day adventure on the stunning and expansive Lake Eildon.
The trails on this tour are some of the most challenging we have on our schedule. Although they are shorter than usual, the elevation and terrain provide for a great challenge before reaching the tops of our climbs and the expansive views of Eildon National park and the Alpine region. Most of our trail heads are only accessible by boat. Our trail boat will drop us off and pick us up from our runs before mooring safely for the night, eating and drinking, resting and recovering in preparation for our next days runs. You don’t need to run every day and there is always the options to just chill on the boat’s upper level sun deck.
City bus transfers are included, accommodation options are meet out/shared/own room and your on boat meals are provided with all dinners prepared for you.
The boat will be stocked with snacks including; fresh fruit, lollies, juices, pastries, cold coke and water, chips and tea and coffee. Continental breakfasts, wraps, rolls and sandwiches are all available for lunches.
Our meet out options include a pick up by our support boat in the morning to whisk you out to our run start and return you after the run.
Some of the attractions we will take in are:
- Summit Mt Enterprise at 680m
- Expansive views from Blowhard lookout
- Views of the Alpine Region from the Enterprise Block
- Longest single span transmission lines in the Southern Hemisphere (2km)
- Elevated lakeside single trails
- Spur track running with expansive lookouts across the lake
The tour total amount of tour distance and elevation across the 4 days of running is 70km and 4400m of elevation gain. The runs are short, steep and technical. They pack a punch so bring your hiking poles.
Here is what to expect: Please note this plan may change to suit conditions, time constraints and safety needs.
Day 1 Thursday 6/4/23 (Travel Day)
The Trail Bus will be leaving city pick up location at 11:00am from the tourist bus bays on St Kilda rd opposite Hamer Hall and the State Theatre. En-route pick ups are available by prior arrangement.
It will be a 2 and half hours Trail Bus drive from our city St Kilda rd pick up point to Lake Eildon, Jerusalem Bay Marina. We will stop off for lunch and pick up supplies from the Foodworks supermarket in Yea.
Arriving at 3:00pm for Trail Boat pick up at Jerusalem Bay. We will pack our gear on board, experience the safety briefing by Lake Eildon Houseboats before motoring to moor at our Day 2 run location. No running will be done this day.
Dinner: BBQ Burgers/Veggie Burgers, salad and chips.
Day 2 Friday 7/4/23
Continental Breakfast from 7:00am
8:00am run start. 17km 1100m/10km option. For meet out options 7:15am boat pick up from Jerusalem Creek Public Toilet, Jerusalem Creek Rd, Eildon VIC 3713. Drop off eta 3:00-3:30pm
Lunch: Fresh rolls, sandwiches and wraps and pastries.
Dinner: Tacos/Burritos
Day 3 Saturday 8/4/23
Continental Breakfast from 7:00am
8:00am run start. 20km 1463m/10km option. For meet out options 7:15am boat pick up from Jerusalem Creek Public Toilet, Jerusalem Creek Rd, Eildon VIC 3713. Drop off eta 3:00-3:30pm
Lunch: Fresh rolls, sandwiches and wraps and pastries.
3:00pm run start 10km 665m elevation
Dinner: Pizzas
Day 4 Sunday 9/4/23
Continental Breakfast from 7:00am
8:00am run start 12km 1000m. For meet out options 7:15am boat pick up from Lakeside Camping Area, Lakeside Rd, Devils River VIC 3714. Drop off eta 3:00-3:30pm
Lunch: Fresh rolls, sandwiches and wraps and pastries.
Dinner: BBQ Shish Kebabs and Veggie Sausages, salad and chips.
Day 5 Monday 10/4/23
Continental Breakfast from 7:00am
8:00am run start. 21km 900m/12km 500 or 9km 400m options. or meet out options 7:15am boat pick up from Lakeside Camping Area, Lakeside Rd, Devils River VIC 3714. Drop off eta 3:00-3:30pm
Lunch: Fresh rolls, sandwiches and wraps and pastries.
Dinner: Lasagne, salad and chips.
Day 6 Tuesday 11/4/23 (Travel day)
Motor back to Jerusalem Bay marina, leaving Marina 10:00am for 3 and a half hour return to drive in bus to Melbourne drop off point. Stopping for lunch in Healesville. ETA 1:30pm back in city.
Cabins and Sleeping Arrangements.
What’s on the boat:
Supplied
- Foxtel
- pillows bed sheets and doonas (BYO towels)
- microwave oven
- stereo with BlueTooth
- full size gas stove and fridge-freezer
- 12/240-volt power
- tea towels
- cleaning products (dish washing detergent, dish cloths)
- constant hot water
- full kitchen cutlery and crockery
- air-conditioning
- shower and toilet
- large ice box
- gas/BBQ/sink/bench
- top sun deck
- outdoor furniture
- safety equipment
Weather Forecast as of:
On watch. Current average for April is 20 degrees maximum and 10 degrees minimum.
What to bring:
- Trail running clothing. x2 pair of trail running shoes (Aggressive sole lug patterns are suited to the terrain)
- Any alcohol or personal treats
- Medications and toiletries
- Towels x2. One for showering and one for swimming.
- Sleep wear
- Swim wear
- Warm and comfy lounging clothes for in between runs
- Phone charger
On the last tour we were washing our running clothes jumping into the Lake post runs and hanging them out to dry.
If you forget anything we stop along the way at the Foodworks supermarket, chemist, bottle shop in Yea.
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