Grand Strzelecki Track helps to sustain the viability of the small communities through which it passes, as well as the wider Gippsland area. This is achieved by opening up the Strzelecki Ranges to visitors from Australia and overseas who are looking for an extended walking experience in a unique part of Australia.
Grand Strzelecki Track took over two years to build and was opened in May 2012. Since then, we have been working towards raising more funds to provide more facilities and an even better experience for visitors. Our focus has been on protecting, while showcasing the environmental values that bring people here, and to pass on our local knowledge so others may appreciate and want to protect these as much as we do. Construction involved extensive weed removal works within Morwell National Park. Your trek will also take you through other areas of high biodiversity where restoration projects can be seen.
The wild elements, luxuriant growth and fallen logs covered with mosses and fungi, are also part of the essence of the Strzelecki Ranges, which makes the experience something special.
Two thirds of Grand Strzelecki Track passes through plantation and diverse native forests managed by Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) and would not be possible without this contribution. The remainder of the Track incorporates land managed by Parks Victoria and Grand Strzelecki Track under various land use agreements.
In the high rainfall environment of the Strzelecki Ranges, where vegetation grows prolifically and the Southern Ocean often brings gales or even occasional snowfalls, maintaining the Track presents many difficulties and unexpected costs. However, the wild elements, luxuriant growth and fallen logs covered with mosses and fungi, are also part of the essence of the Strzelecki Ranges, which makes the experience something special.
In 2012, the Track won a ‘Parks and Leisure Australia Award of Excellence’ at the national level category of ‘Inclusive and Connected Communities’. This was subsequent to winning the award for the Victoria/Tasmania region.
Our vision is to provide a special, peaceful experience where anyone can discover the unexpected nature, history and ‘feeling’ of this unique part of Australia at their own pace and level of ability.
Grand Strzelecki Track receives funding annually from Latrobe City and Wellington Shire Councils and relies on map and book sales through our shop, donations, grants, in-kind support and fundraising initiatives for ongoing track management, maintenance and promotion. Donations can be made through our Track Support / Donate page. Alternatively, contact us about sponsoring interpretive signs, selling maps and books from your business outlet or if you wish to provide in-kind support.
Grand Strzelecki Track is managed, maintained and promoted by a Committee of Management registered as an Incorporated Association who is guided by its Charter, as well a set of Model Rules that are governed by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Charter of Grand Strzelecki Track Incorporated. No AOO547OOS
This document describes the functions and operational procedures of the association as per the Model Rules of the association as prescribed by the Incorporated Associations Reform Act (2012).
Mission
To oversee the Grand Strzelecki Track.
Vision
The Grand Strzelecki Track is recognised as a well maintained and iconic walk of international status.
Objective
The Grand Strzelecki Track is maintained, promoted, supported, and managed in a manner that encourages its use a major local walking and tourist destination.
Strategies
- Effectively govern and manage the Grand Strzelecki Track in conjunction with relevant partners.
- Encourage community and volunteer support for the Grand Strzelecki Track.
- Maintain the relevant track sections and support the maintenance work of the relevant partners to Australian Standard 2156.1-2001 ‘Walking tracks’, ‘Part 1: Classification and signage’ and Australia Standard 2156.2-2001 ‘Walking tracks’, ‘Part 2: Infrastructure design’.
- Market the track experience to appropriate audiences.
- Develop and maintain the environmental and historical integrity of the Grand Strzelecki Track.
Committee
The committee is to consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Ordinary Members of the public.
These members may take any officer position on the committee but all members must remain financial.
In the event of a group ceasing to exist, or no representatives being nominated’ the position will become available to a group with a like purpose.
Management
The committee is to abide by and adhere to any memorandums of understanding entered into by the committee unless the actions of any agreement are deemed to be acts outside the Law.