IMPORTANT UPDATE - 22 FEB 24:
On 13 February extreme weather events hit the Dandenong Region and surrounds which caused significant damage to the Oxfam Trailwalker course particularly Section 1 Gembrook to Emerald and the Finish Line precinct at Lysterfield Park.
Despite best efforts to clear the impacted areas in time for the event, Emerald Lake Park, Wright Forest Bushland Reserve and Lysterfield Park remain closed.
Since the storms, our teams have been working around the clock with Parks Vic, SES and Forest Fire Management to deliver a safe, accessible and incredible Trailwalker adventure for all three distances.
After a thorough assessment of the course, we are pleased to provide you with the details for the updated route for Melbourne 2024. Having been out on the revised course this week, we can say it includes all the beauty of the Dandenong Ranges whilst still offering you and your team mates the challenge and adventure you expect from the final ever Oxfam Trailwalker.
We are grateful for the continuing support and advice from Parks Vic, SES and Fire Forest Management. We extend our thanks to the communities impacted by the storms for their continuing support of Oxfam Trailwalker despite the difficult circumstances they are facing.
And we thank you for your patience as we bring you this important information on changes to the trail.
More information is available at the Safety Briefing Night, you can watch the recording here.
We can’t wait to come together for adventure and support you on this final extraordinary adventure.
Trailwalker Team
Adventure awaits with Oxfam Trailwalker. Gather your team and embark on an epic journey through the Australian bush, forging authentic, enduring bonds as you overcome an extraordinary challenge together.
Explore the picturesque Silvan Reservoir Park, conquer Mount Dandenong, and descend the iconic 1000 steps. Together, you’ll cross the Finish Line at Lysterfield Park.
Featuring the beautiful bush trails we know you love; experience never-seen-before sections … and encounter some familiar favourites!
Before the event
Never tackled a long hike before? No problem. When you sign up, you’ll receive training guides and fitness tips, to make sure you’re ready for the challenge.
On the trail
Oxfam staff, volunteers and first aiders will be with you on the walk. They’ll keep you safe. And if you need a break, there’ll be checkpoints and rest stops along the way too.
While you fundraise
When you sign up, you'll get tools and resources to make fundraising easy (and fun). And Oxfam's fundraising experts will always be on hand if you need any extra advice.
When we come together for an extraordinary challenge like Oxfam Trailwalker, we also become part of a global movement of people working together to achieve a just, sustainable future without poverty. Each step you take can help communities change their future for the better.
Together we are working with the First Peoples of Australia to achieve the change they seek; standing alongside women and girls so they can earn a decent living, learn and lead; ensuring justice for communities impacted by the climate crisis; and supporting communities to lift themselves out of poverty. A life-changing walk can lead to life-changing work for people all over the world.
| Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| KEY DATES | Last day to receive rewards pre-event | Thursday 25 January |
| Registrations Close | Friday 9 February | |
| Event pack dispatch to Team Leaders starts | Thursday 15 February | |
| Start times released via your dashboard | Monday 12 February | |
| Online check-in opens | Tuesday 20 February | |
| SAFETY BRIEFING NIGHT | Thursday 22 February | |
| Minimum fundraising deadline (and cut-off to receive rewards) | Friday 23 February | |
| Online check-in closes | Tuesday 27 February | |
| EVENT DATES | 87km | Friday 1 - Sunday 3 March |
| 57km | Saturday 2 March from 7am | |
| 33km | Saturday 2 March from 8.30am | |
| Final fundraising announcement | Monday 18 March |
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