Getting involved with the Committee of Management of Grand Strzelecki Track
At specific times throughout each year, we assess every track for their required annual maintenance and any improvements, and with the help of volunteers and/or members of the Committee of Management, undertake some of this work requiring many volunteering hours.
The Committee of Management hold general meetings online at 5pm on the 3rd Wednesday of February, April, June, September and November and its Annual General Meeting online at 5pm on the 3rd Wednesday of September.
The Committee of Management members consist of Office Bearers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and non-Office Bearers (General Public). Volunteers, other landowners and land managers may be present. At the Annual General Meetings, Office Bearer positions become vacant and up for nomination and re-election and are open to everyone to fill. Assistance is given to help members in these positions succeed. As a financial ($10/year) member, you are entitled to vote on matters raised.
At these meetings, we plan and allocate activities such as track and signage inspections for condition and damage and discuss what actions are needed and by who (Committee or contractor). Work may include vegetation chainsawing, slashing, brushcutting and trimming and reinstating or repairing signage.
Initial first aid training is provided and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE clothing) and formal training for the use of chainsaw and All-Terrain Vehicle are provided once you have established yourself with the Committee with reasonable involvement. Equipment use is only required if track access needs to be cleared, and smaller areas requiring grass slashing. Only persons 18 years of age and older are permitted to do this work in accordance with our insurance policies and agreements held with landowners and land managers. Therefore, no persons under 18 years of age are permitted on Tracks during this work. You will, however, require your own vehicle to drive to the starting location at the Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor Centre.
We enjoy the work we do and the pleasure it brings to hikers of the Track. We welcome and encourage you to get involved in managing, maintaining and promoting the Track for current and future generations of hikers.
For further details, please use the Contact Us Form or by email to enquiries@grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au.
Donations for new infrastructure and equipment
Whilst we receive annual funding for track maintenance and repairs to infrastructure and equipment from Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, funding for new infrastructure and equipment, online presence and insurances derives from map sales, in-kind donations and grant funding. At times, funds are inadequate to make purchases. It is our mission to manage, maintain and promote the Track, enabling the safety and enjoyment for current and future generations of hikers thus, we appreciate any donations to help us achieve our mission.
All donations would be acknowledged on the website.
For further details, please use the Contact Us Form or by email to enquiries@grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au.
Generous donations received from Duncans Run Hundred (annual ultramarathon event)
Thank you to the Committee of Duncans Run Hundred for your generous donations.
This ultramarathon event was inaugurated in 2013 based at the Tarra-Bulga NP Visitor Centre with 6km, 25km, 50km and 100km events. It wound up its event and committee in 2022. Continuation of the event was not taken up by another organization, therefore winding up its assets and funds, of which were donated by businesses and community organizations involved in the event. This was truly a remarkable event held annually with over 400 participants and many business and community organizations donating infrastructure, assets and their time. Each year, the event planning and track preparation was coordinated in-conjunction with the committee of Grand Strzelecki Track and Park Rangers from Parks Victoria.
Projects completed
2025
PATTISON REST AREA TOILET DOOR RESTORATION
A well overdue project completed while the weather was warm and dry.
2024
INSTALLATION OF DAVID AND PAMELA PATTISON MEMORIAL PLAQUE AT PATTISON REST AREA
With support from Hancock Victorian Plantations, they supplied and delivered a large rock to the Pattison Rest Area for installation of the memorial plaque. The plaque was purchased at shared cost with Balook and District Residents Association and Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park.
David and Pamela Pattison are acknowledged for their involvement in these three organizations during their time living in Balook.
2023
INSTALLATION OF TWO PICNIC TABLES AT MOUNT TASSIE
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase a picnic table to install at Mount Tassie. This is one of two tables that replace the wooden tables vandalized the previous year. The other table was purchased by Duncans Run 100 Committee prior to their dissolve, in memory of Duncan Orr, whom the run event was founded on. There is a plaque there in his memory. A plaque recognizing the councils funding will be placed on the other table soon.
2022
PURCHASE OF A TOWABLE FLAIL MOWER FOR THE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase a towable flail mower. The Proserpina 120 provides us with great flexibility and performance on the tracks attached to the All-Terrain vehicle.
TRAINING FOR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (SIDE BY SIDE) AND CHAINSAW CERTIFICATES 1, 2 AND 3
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, a few of our volunteers undertook training in May for both the use of our All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and training in basic chainsaw use and maintenance, and basic and intermediate tree felling. The ATV training certifies that we meet OH&S and legal requirements when using on the various landowner and land manager properties on which our tracks interconnect and pass through. The chainsaw training certifies that we are able to use and maintain chainsaws properly and safely, as well as undertake tree felling work if required to enable safe track inspections.
INSPECTION OF WILD CHERRY TRACK ON MACKS CREEK LOOP
In late February we inspected Wild Cherry Track after two devastating storms damaged the track and felled many trees. Once Parks Victoria repaired and cleared the track, we were able to travel the track and further beyond the park gate only to find a section managed by us blocked with fallen trees. The damage was so extensive that we created a 200 metre track diversion that allowed us to reach Crossing 3. Directional signs and pink marker tapes were situated as required and our media updated with a map revision for the diversion.
We also had a bit of fun getting the ATV through Crossing 2 after a little contemplation, rock placement and spotting.
2021
EQUIPMENT TRAILER FOR THE ATV
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase another great asset for track inspections and maintenance. This is our new ‘space saving and durable’ 6×4 foldable trailer for towing on the ATV to carry additional equipment over longer and undulating hauls. Capable of carrying 990kg, leaf spring suspension, tilting, gate ramps, and lightweight to handle and tow.
TRACK MAINTENANCE
Track clearing work along Macks Creek, Great Forest Walk and Bulters Track during February and March.
2020
DO NOT LIGHT FIRE SIGNS
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase and install 17 ‘Do Not Light Fires’ signs to assist with bushfire awareness and prevention.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
We were awarded a $25,000 grant through Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) for the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle for track inspections and carrying people and equipment on long and difficult terrain.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT TRAILER
With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase an equipment trailer to carry the All-Terrain Vehicle and equipment.
TRACK MAINTENANCE
Mount Tassie Track and Picnic Area maintenance (after photos).
Jumbuk Rest Area maintenance (before and after photos).
View to dry room
View to toilet
View to expanded area
View to entrance (1)
View to entrance (2)
View to entrance (3)
2019
REPLACEMENT POTABLE WATER TANK
The water tank at Pattison’s Rest Area was found to be unsuitable for storing potable water due to allowing UV through its casing. With the financial support from two of our major sponsors, Latrobe City Council and Wellington Shire Council, we were able to purchase a more suitable water tank and associated fittings.
2018
TRACK COUNTERS
A number of track counters have been installed at strategic entry and exit locations throughout the Track and within the national parks to identify track usage for planning of maintenance, management and promotion. This in turn determines the viability of keeping the Track open and for ongoing and future funding. With the financial support of Latrobe City Council, we were able to raise sufficient funding, in addition to our own, to purchase track counters and installation materials.
