
ABOUT
Celebrating well-being and connection through adventure.
Come try Canoeing. Kayak. Yoga. Nature meditation. Rock climb. Walk and Run (trail running and parkrun). Bushwalking. Mountainbike and more.
A non-profit event, profiling adventure options from local outdoor groups and individuals. Action the Adventure - Women's Adventure Weekend hopes to highlight as many adventure options as possible, in N.E Victoria, over the weekend of 8 & 9 September.
The event profiles a combination of existing options for adventure & one-off events offered especially for the event. Via a combination of entry level and experienced adventure options, all women are warmly welcomed to come and action an adventure.
The concept was sparked as a personal inspiration from event convener Kate Gilson, as a prelude to the Wangaratta cinema screening of the Women's Adventure Film tour: Sep. 10th, 7 pm. From the initial idea, many local groups and individuals have come on board to share the adventure.
We hope that in addition to enjoying the films we can support women to be adventurous in beautiful NE Victoria.

FUNDRAISING ASPECT OF THE WEEKEND
Supporting Yoga for Freedom fundraising effort Sep 2-9
AUCTION AN ADVENTURE

Thanks to Hike Priestess Ness Hinneburg of Skadi Adventures we are have a true overnight backcountry hiking adventure up for auction; journeying Mt Howitt - Mt Speculation. A chance to contribute significantly to our fundraiser and action an adventure.
Awesome country. Fully Supported. More details here.
The perfect adventurous gift or treat. Bid on the auction to win.
To bid simply put your $ amount in a email header, via the tab below. We will let you know if you have been outbid, and you can choose if you want to up your bid.
Winner announced Tuesday 12th September.
100% of money goes towards the fundraiser.
Please note: valued at $1100 this auction has a reserve.
DONATE ONLINE OR ON THE DAY

In addition to the event highlighting accessible adventure options, we wanted our adventuring to contribute something to the well-being of marginalized women.
This year, funds raised will be donated to the www.yogaforfreedom.org.au fundraising effort Sep 2-9. Via a few specialized events and opportunities to donate online or on the day we will support their important work (primarily in Nepal - a place of adventure) with women and girls who have experienced sex slavery, exploitation and abuse.
We celebrate the expansive view of yoga; that walking, paddling, running, MTB can be yoga = union/connection.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS - OVERVIEW
Join in with regular pre-existing events or participate in tailored offerings for the Women's Adventure Weekend.
Local outdoor groups and keen outdoors folk have joined together to highlight opportunities for women to adventure in Victoria's NE.
The program profiles regular pre-existing events, perfect to link in with and then continue your onward journey of adventure.
There is also one-off events, designed especially for the weekend. These sessions will spark new adventure opportunities and/or extend your adventuring and outdoor connections.
Most events are open to all, there are a few women's only events. Some events are entry level, others require experience and skill in the particular activity. All events are facilitated by experienced outdoors folk, with attention to planning and participation that emphasizes safe and sound practices in the outdoors.
Pricing for all events profiled via Action the Adventure - Women's Adventure Weekend is low-cost and awesome value, from free to $80, thanks to the generosity of organisations, businesses and individuals supporting the event.
Everyone involved is volunteering time, resources and energy - thanks! thanks! thanks!
We are pleased to direct the benefit of our efforts both towards highlighting accessible options, and contributing to the well-being of marginalized women. Where sessions have a fee it is to contribute to insurance, basic costs incurred, with $ after that forwarded to the fundraising aspect of the event. There is concession pricing available on some events.
In addition to the event highlighting accessible adventure options, we wanted our adventuring to contribute something to the well-being of marginalized women. This year, funds raised will be donated to the www.yogaforfreedom.org.au fundraising effort Sep 2-9. Via a few specialized events and opportunities to donate online or on the day we will support their important work (primarily in Nepal - a place of adventure) with women and girls who have experienced sex slavery, exploitation and abuse.
This program of events is open to new additions, so will be updated each week. Check back in for more offerings.
Choose your own adventure! There are multiple, sometimes concurrent, options. This is to cater for different interest and profile the various events that are on. Please register for each individual session, at the details and registration section of this website.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS: OVERVIEW:
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH
All-day: Bush walk: Mt Cobbler plateau & summit
All-day: Nobel Peace Ride
or, options of:
8 am parkrun Wangaratta
8am Women's no drop social MTB ride: Beechworth
10:30 -12:30: North East Canoe Club: Come try Canoeing, Lake William Hovel Boat Ramp. Family friendly.
12 - 1:15 BBQ lunch at Lake William Hovel. BYO everything (electric BBQ onsite at Lake).
1:30 pm: North East Canoe Club: King River Whitewater. Raft & Kayak.
1:30 - 3:30 Nature exploration for families: King River.
6 pm Join us at the Whitty Cafe, Whitfield for dinner and social adventure connection.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH
All-day (8 am - 3 pm) : Bush walk: Warby Ranges Bushwalkers
or All-day: Nobel Peace Ride
or All-day (9:30 - 4 pm): Well-being and Adventure Immersion. 15 MC Outdoor School.
Event details & registration

Wangaratta Runners Trail runSun, 09 SeptWarby-Ovens National Park
Now for YogaSun, 09 SeptFifteen Mile Creek Camp
Well-being & Adventure Immersion: 15MC Outdoor SchoolSun, 09 Sept15 Mile Creek Camp
Nature's Counsel - Nature Meditation. 15MC Well-being & Adventure immersionSun, 09 SeptFifteen Mile Creek Camp
Warby Ranges BushwalkersSun, 09 SeptWarby-Ovens National Park
Saturday Evening Social ConnectionSat, 08 SeptThe Whitty Cafe
King River White Water - Come RaftingSat, 08 SeptKing River
Nature exploration for familiesSat, 08 SeptKing River
King River White Water - experienced paddlersSat, 08 SeptKing River
Come try Canoeing with NE Canoe clubSat, 08 SeptLake William Hovell
Mt Cobbler Plateau BushwalkSat, 08 SeptMount Cobbler
Beechworth Chain Gang No-drop* Women's Social MTB RideSat, 08 SeptOld Beechworth Gaol
Nobel Peace RideSat, 08 SeptBenalla - Beechworth, Beechworth- Albury
parkrun WangarattaSat, 08 SeptApex Park

SUBMIT AN EVENT
Do you have an event to add?
We would love to hear from you. We welcome event submissions to include in the program. We want to highlight as many adventure options as possible, occurring in NE Victoria, Sep 8 & 9. You and/or your organisation may have an existing event to add, or you might want to offer something specific.
Please email us with all general inquiries also:
















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