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ACTION THE ADVENTURE.


WOMEN'S ADVENTURE WEEKEND.


SEP 8 & 9

NE VICTORIA.

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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. 

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FUNDRAISING ASPECT OF THE WEEKEND

Supporting Yoga for Freedom fundraising effort Sep 2-9


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AUCTION AN ADVENTURE

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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

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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. 

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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.

3pm Wangaratta Runners Trail Run

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  • Wangaratta Runners Trail run
    Wangaratta Runners Trail run
    Sun, 09 Sept
    Warby-Ovens National Park
    09 Sept 2018, 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm
    Warby-Ovens National Park, Wangandary VIC 3678, Australia
    09 Sept 2018, 3:00 pm – 4:20 pm
    Warby-Ovens National Park, Wangandary VIC 3678, Australia
    Join Wangaratta Runners coach Lisa McInerney on a Trail Run. Currently slated as a 'Come and Try' trail run of about 5 km out to Pangerang Lookout in the Warby Ranges, we can look to extend or change this plan if any experienced trail runners are keen for an adventure. Please get in touch via email!
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  • Now for Yoga
    Now for Yoga
    Sun, 09 Sept
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp
    09 Sept 2018, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp, 692 Benalla-Whitfield Rd, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    09 Sept 2018, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp, 692 Benalla-Whitfield Rd, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    Join amrita cate for a stretching, soul session as part of the all day Well-being and Adventure immersion at 15MC
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  • Well-being & Adventure Immersion: 15MC Outdoor School
    Well-being & Adventure Immersion: 15MC Outdoor School
    Sun, 09 Sept
    15 Mile Creek Camp
    09 Sept 2018, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
    15 Mile Creek Camp, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    09 Sept 2018, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
    15 Mile Creek Camp, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    We are excited to immerse in Well-being and Adventure. The day will include Yoga, Mountainbike, climbing wall and Nature Meditation walk through beautiful bush land. The day will celebrate the experiences and community of an all women's event. Thanks to 15MC for fully donating staffing and location
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  • Nature's Counsel - Nature Meditation. 15MC Well-being & Adventure immersion
    Nature's Counsel - Nature Meditation. 15MC Well-being & Adventure immersion
    Sun, 09 Sept
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp
    09 Sept 2018, 9:20 am – 4:00 pm
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp, 692 Benalla-Whitfield Rd, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    09 Sept 2018, 9:20 am – 4:00 pm
    Fifteen Mile Creek Camp, 692 Benalla-Whitfield Rd, Greta South VIC 3675, Australia
    Join Kate Gilson, from Nature's Counsel for an hour long journey of nature connection and meditation. This option is part of the 15MC Well-being and Adventure day.
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  • Warby Ranges Bushwalkers
    Warby Ranges Bushwalkers
    Sun, 09 Sept
    Warby-Ovens National Park
    09 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Warby-Ovens National Park, Wangandary VIC 3678, Australia
    09 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Warby-Ovens National Park, Wangandary VIC 3678, Australia
    Join Warby Ranges Bushwalkers for fun, fitness and friendship. This is the second leg of walking the Warby's from Nth to Sth. A medium fitness level is required for this walk of approx 13k, mostly on walking tracks and forest road. An undulating walk, with views from Mt Warby and along the ridge.
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  • Saturday Evening Social Connection
    Saturday Evening Social Connection
    Sat, 08 Sept
    The Whitty Cafe
    08 Sept 2018, 6:00 pm
    The Whitty Cafe, 4905 Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd, Whitfield VIC 3733, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 6:00 pm
    The Whitty Cafe, 4905 Wangaratta-Whitfield Rd, Whitfield VIC 3733, Australia
    At the end of Saturday's adventuring, we have booked out the Whitty Cafe, Whitfield for dinner and social connection.
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  • King River White Water - Come Rafting
    King River White Water - Come Rafting
    Sat, 08 Sept
    King River
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    Thanks to the generosity of local individuals, Paddlesports Australia and North East Canoe Club, this event offers up the chance for people to experience white water rafting. Enjoy the company of women on the water. The section of river is a favorite, a fantastic trip of grade 2+ rapids.
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  • Nature exploration for families
    Nature exploration for families
    Sat, 08 Sept
    King River
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    Join Sandy King (Seeding Insight), Kate Walsh and Sam Russell for nature exploration and play. Adventure experiences and connection for the whole family.
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  • King River White Water - experienced paddlers
    King River White Water - experienced paddlers
    Sat, 08 Sept
    King River
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 4:10 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 1:30 pm – 4:10 pm
    King River, King River, Victoria, Australia
    Join North East Canoe Club to kayak the King River. The section of river is a favorite, a fantastic trip of grade 2+ rapids with lots of play spots and waves. This option is for all experienced paddlers, with an emphasis on women's participation. You need to have your own equipment.
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  • Come try Canoeing with NE Canoe club
    Come try Canoeing with NE Canoe club
    Sat, 08 Sept
    Lake William Hovell
    08 Sept 2018, 10:40 am – 12:40 pm
    Lake William Hovell, Lake William Hovell, Cheshunt South VIC 3678, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 10:40 am – 12:40 pm
    Lake William Hovell, Lake William Hovell, Cheshunt South VIC 3678, Australia
    Come and try canoeing on beautiful Lake William Hovel with North East Canoe Club. This is a beginner level, come and try, experience.
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  • Mt Cobbler Plateau Bushwalk
    Mt Cobbler Plateau Bushwalk
    Sat, 08 Sept
    Mount Cobbler
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Mount Cobbler, Mount Cobbler, Wabonga VIC 3678, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Mount Cobbler, Mount Cobbler, Wabonga VIC 3678, Australia
    Mount Cobbler is a spectacular mountain at the headwaters of the King River. Through mountain ash forest and snowgums, over the bubbling Dandongadale Creek we make our way up towards the conglomerate rock heights. Grade: Medium.
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  • Beechworth Chain Gang No-drop* Women's Social MTB Ride
    Beechworth Chain Gang No-drop* Women's Social MTB Ride
    Sat, 08 Sept
    Old Beechworth Gaol
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am
    Old Beechworth Gaol, Cnr Williams St and, Ford St, Beechworth VIC 3747, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am
    Old Beechworth Gaol, Cnr Williams St and, Ford St, Beechworth VIC 3747, Australia
    Beechworth Chain Gang MTB club is running a no-drop* women's MTB ride leaving from the Old Beechworth Gaol, at 8am, back in time for coffee. *no one will be left behind whatever the speed!
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  • Nobel Peace Ride
    Nobel Peace Ride
    Sat, 08 Sept
    Benalla - Beechworth, Beechworth- Albury
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 09 Sept 2018, 5:00 pm
    Benalla - Beechworth, Beechworth- Albury, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 09 Sept 2018, 5:00 pm
    Benalla - Beechworth, Beechworth- Albury, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia
    The Nobel Peace Ride (part of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear weapons) is passing through North East Victoria over the Women's Adventure Weekend and welcomes riders to join them. Sat. 8th Benalla to Beechworth, (90km) Sun. 9 Beechworth to Albury/Wodonga, (44km)
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  • parkrun Wangaratta
    parkrun Wangaratta
    Sat, 08 Sept
    Apex Park
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
    Apex Park, Wangaratta VIC 3677, Australia
    08 Sept 2018, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
    Apex Park, Wangaratta VIC 3677, Australia
    Join in this weekly walk/jog/running opportunity. The 5km course follows the beautiful Ovens River. It is a timed run, welcoming all walkers, joggers, runners. Dogs can come along too!
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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.

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A big coooeee of thanks for the generosity of resources and time, active effort and involvement and in-kind support from involved organisations and individuals.

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