These popular feeder tracks from the Upper Howqua onto the AAWT at Mount Howitt received some TLC. From 14–16 November, our Bushwalking Victoria BTAC crew — alongside the legends from Parks Victoria — smashed out 15.3 km of track clearing across the Howqua region.
Friday kicked off with an advance team clearing the 4 km Howqua Feeder Track. By Saturday, 12 eager volunteers were on deck and split into two crews:
- Crew 1 pushed up Mount Howitt Spur and made huge progress.
- Crew 2 tackled Queens Spur and the first 800 m of Stanley Name Spur.
Saturday night’s hero moment? A top-notch BBQ cooked by the Parks Vic team… after two of them had already walked and chain sawed 18 km of track. Absolute champions.
Campfire laughs, shared know-how, and good company capped off the night.
Sunday saw Crew 1 wrap up the remaining 2.5 km of Howitt Spur, while Crew 2 cleared 4 km from 16 Mile Jeep Track through to Ritchies Hut.
All up: A massive, productive weekend with some seriously hard-working volunteers. Huge thanks to everyone who got stuck in.
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Report and images courtesy of Peter Maffei
