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Code:

AR007

Dates/Times:

April 13, 2012 – April 15, 2012

Duration:

2 days

From:

AU$495

Location:

Bluff Knoll, WA

Bluff Knoll overlooks the Stirling Ranges and surrounding farmland, affording magnificent views in all directions. The traditional land owners of this area (the Noongar community) refer to Bluff Knoll as Bular Mial and refer to the Stirling Ranges as Koi Kyenunu-ruff meaning "mist that moves around the mountains".

Bluff Knoll is the peak abseil experience in Western Australia culminating with a 280-metre multipitch
descent! Not many people have the opportunity to abseil this magnificent mountain. Once you have tackled the hike to the top (which is worth the effort!), stand and watch the clouds roll in over the earth below and admire the rocky outcrops that make Bluff Knoll so inspiring.

One of the unique experiences this activity offers is gazing down on the majestic wedge tail eagles as they soar back a forth across the cliff face, under you at times! Once you are on the cliff face they often fly to within 25 metres to take a closer look. Bring your camera - you won't get many opportunities like this!

Day 1
Depart Adventure Out office at 4.30pm for Stirling Range Retreat. This is a 5hr drive so make sure you come prepared with a book and a pillow!
Day 2
6.30am - Wakeup and Breakfast. Make lunch for the day.
7.30am - Introduction to Abseiling (at accommodation). Here we introduce all the techniques and safety skills necessary for your multi-pitch descent of Bluff Knoll.
8.15am - Depart accommodation for Castle Rock
8.45am - Arrive at Castle Rock. Start the hike to the top. Time to enjoy the views of the surrounding farm land on the way to the top of Castle Rock.
3.00pm - Depart Castle Rock for accommodation, shower and prepare for dinner
6.00pm - Dinner and early night

NOTE The walk to the abseil site takes approximately 30min - 45min and is a moderate walk in terms of difficulty.

Day 3
4.15am - Wakeup and Breakfast. Make lunch for the day. Pack bags, pack trailer and bus and prepare for the bigadventure!
5.00am - Arrive at car park of Bluff Knoll. Distribute abseil gear that needs to be carried to the top amongst participants and start hike to the top.
6.40am - Watch the last moments of the sunrise and prepare for the adventure of a life time.
2.00pm- Depart for Perth
6.30pm -7.30pm - Arrive back at Adventure Out office

NOTE The hike to the top takes between 1 ¼ hrs - 2 hrs. This is defined as a moderate to hard hike.
We suggest a good set of walking poles to assist.

Meeting time and place:
We endeavour to leave Perth as close to 4.30pm as possible, as it is a 5hr drive to the Stirling Ranges.

Weather
The Stirling Ranges are subject to rapid changes in weather at any time of the year. Conditions may include localised strong winds, extreme cold and heavy rain. Participants must be prepared for bad weather and must be suitably equipped with appropriate weather gear. Pack for all seasons in one day!

Location
Bluff Knoll is the highest location in the South-West of WA, forming part of the Stirling Ranges. The range is approximately 80 km north of Albany and 350 km south east of Perth.

Accommodation:
You will be accommodated in a bunkhouse (4 beds per room) at the Stirling Range Retreat.

Meals:
All meals from will be provided from breakfast Saturday to lunch Sunday. You need to provide your own dinner on Friday night on the way to the Stirling Ranges and Sunday night on the way back to Perth. We stop at a roadhouse along the way for people to buy food.  We can cater for special needs with regard to diet.

Price:

$495.00 per person  or Adventure Club Members $485.00

Photos: Our Service Provider will provide a disc of photos for an additional $15.00

Your Adventure Includes:

* Accommodation
* Experienced instructors (high instructor to participant ratio of 1:8 ensures the safety and quality of your experience)
* Transport ex-Perth and return
* All safety and specialised equipment (helmet, harness, ropes and abseiling hardware)
* Comprehensive first aid kits
* Meals from breakfast on Saturday to lunch on Sunday
* Public Liability Insurance ($10 million)

Deposit ($200 including $3 processing fee) Due Now To Secure Your Place on This Adventure