In our introductory program, young people spend 5 days at Wollangarra, with 3 of those out on hike. The first day is spent doing jobs around the property and preparing for the hike. This may include baking bread in the wood fired oven, planting in the veggie patch, or fixing up fences and timber work using pioneer skills, as well as packing their packs (all hiking equipment is supplied).

They then go hiking in small groups (maximum of 12 young people per group) usually with two Wollangarra hike staff members (this may vary depending on staffing situations at the time, however we always abide by current industry standards). The hikes take place, in either the Alpine National Park or locally in the mountains surrounding Wollangarra (south of Licola).

The hike is is designed to be an enjoyable experience for the young people, as we are looking to establish a positive connection between them and the mountains. The hikers return on the Thursday evening to a hot shower (in our unique shower block) and a lamb roast waiting for them. After which we all sit around open living room fire and swap stories of the week. Friday is clean up and leave day. Everyone finishes the Wollangarra Stage I by walking (without bags) out the telephone track, from Wollangarra to Cheynes Bridge.

Who can come on a Wollangarra Stage I? Any young person, usually from 14-17 years of age, is welcome up at Wollangarra. During the school year, we have many school groups up. However if your school doesn't come up we run holiday programs in the school holidays for anyone to attend. For dates please check out our calendar.

What is the cost of a program? The cost for school programs is $385 per person (excluding two accompanying teachers), all inclusive. The cost for a holiday program is $155 per person, all inclusive (excepting public transport to Heyfield). We also offer sponsorship (the full program free of charge) to those who need it, for holiday and school groups. If you feel you would like to come on a Stage I program, but can't afford it, please send in your forms and a note saying you would like to be sponsored, as we hold fund raisers specifically for this purpose and we don't ask any questions.

How do I book in? All you need to do to come on a holiday program is download and fill out the forms above right. Check out the dates on the calendar and send it all in with a cheque for $155 or a sponsorship request. We will send you a letter closer to the camp date confirming train times etc. School groups please see the "Schools" page for booking information and forms.

Any other questions please write us a letter or give us a call (unfortunately we can not correspond b y email).