SUGARLOAF PEAK VIA WELLS CAVE

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    GRADING

    Level 5

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    FITNESS

    High to Very High

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    DISTANCE

    13.14 km

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    DURATION

    Approx 6.5 hours

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    ELEVATION

    748 metres

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    CALORIES

    Approx 2,400 cal

Topographic map showing a hiking trail in a mountainous area, starting near the bottom and winding through elevation contours to a peak labeled 'Sugarloaf Peak' near the bottom center.

  • Panoramic views from peaks and a tight claustrophobic one way path through Wells Cave

  • Leaping across uneven rocky surfaces.

  • Climbing steep terrain using hands.

TERRAIN

Steep, rugged terrain with rock scrambles, exposed Razorback ridgelines, forested slopes, and dramatic cliffs. Climbs to Sugarloaf and South Jawbone Peaks offer panoramic views and challenging, rewarding alpine-style hiking.

GRADING & FITNESS

The Sugarloaf Peak via Wells Cave is a Grade 5 hike with steep, exposed ridges, rock scrambles and tight cave path. High fitness, hiking experience, and sure-footedness are essential for safety and enjoyment.

GOURMET PLATTER & MEDIA COVERAGE

A gourmet spread of meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits foccacia and banana bread will be on offer at the end of the hike. Packages includes media coverage of your adventure by the accompanying HACO guides. View our food offer here.

DESTINATION & TRAVEL TIME

The starting point of this hike is on Tweed Spur Rd, Taggerty VIC and is approximately a 2hr 5min drive from the Melbourne CBD. You can click the button below to obtain the hiking starting point co-ordinates on google maps.

STARTING POINT

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  • $220pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code PNTXXX

    HIKE WITHOUT TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants transport themselves to a designated hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE

  • $255pp*

    Excl. GST
    Code PWTXXX

    HIKE WITH TRANSPORT
    GROUP SIZE MIN 8 - MAX 12

    Participants will be picked up from a single designated point and transported by HACO to and from the hiking location. Includes end of hike shared gourmet platter and supplied photos & video of your participation.

    *18yo and above

    ENQUIRE
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