Intermediate Level Two Navigation Journey Falls Creek

Take your navigation skills to the next level with this two-day intermediate journey through Victoria’s spectacular High Country.

Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, you’ll take the lead navigating real routes in alpine terrain while refining your map and compass confidence in varied terrain and conditions. 

What to Expect

Your adventure begins with a quick revision and practical refresh of core navigation skills before heading into the mountains.

Over two days, you’ll cover around 15 km per day through moderately challenging alpine terrain. The two days will have a strong focus on route planning, map to ground and resections. Participants will be shown and asked to create nav data sheets in the field for their journey using the tools and tricks that professional guides use to safely plan and execute routes. 

Where

The program starts and finishes just outside of Falls Creek Resort. There is free camping available near our start point for the evening before if required. 

Minimum Fitness Requirements

This course involves hiking in alpine conditions, carrying a 10–15 kg pack over uneven ground with variable weather.   Participants should have:

• A moderate level of fitness and be able to hike up to 15 km per day with elevation gain
• Confidence moving on rocky, uneven, or steep trails
• The ability to carry a loaded pack for several hours
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a navigation team

Prerequisites

• Completion of our Intro Level One Navigation Course (or equivalent) is required.
• Participants must be self sufficient with their own hiking and camping gear.
• A detailed gear list will be provided at the time of booking. 

If you’re unsure about your suitability, please contact us before booking — we’re happy to chat.

Meet Your Instructors

All Gippsland Adventure staff hold current wilderness first aid, professional white water rescue qualifications, WWCC and are fully insured and are Parks Victoria licensed operators. Guide ratio to participate ratios adhered to as stipulated in Australian Outdoor Practice Guidelines 

Paddy Howlett

Paddy is an ex-military veteran, qualified navigation instructor and rescue helicopter crewman with decades of experience operating in remote and high-pressure environments. He has competed at World Series level in Adventure Racing and at National Level in Rogaining, combining endurance, precision, and teamwork in some of the toughest races on earth. In 2023, Paddy completed a 1,600 km tandem canoe expedition from Canada to Alaska, navigating through some of the world’s most isolated wilderness — a true test of skill, grit, and mapcraft.

Kelly van den Berg

Kelly is a mountain guide and outdoor educator with extensive experience leading teams through rugged environments.  Passionate about building confidence and calm decision-making in the outdoors, Kelly brings both professional expertise and genuine care to every program. She was also Paddy’s navigator and race partner in the Yukon 1000 Expedition Race (2023) — the world’s longest and most remote paddling race.