Melbourne Branch Branch Camp - Running Creek

Here’s a cleaned-up and updated version of your branch hunt details for this year:

Melbourne Branch Hunt – 2026

Dates:
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May

Arrival

Arrival is welcome anytime from Friday afternoon.
Please note: Some members may arrive earlier, but the official hunt begins on Friday 15th May. Anyone arriving prior does so at their own discretion.

Getting There

• Travel along Mount Buller Road from Mansfield towards Merrijig for approximately 4 km.
• Turn right at the sign to Jamieson and continue for about 26 km.
• Turn left onto Howqua River Road, immediately after crossing the Howqua River.
• Continue for approximately 10 km on gravel road.
• Look for the Running Creek Camping Reserve sign on your left.
• The campsite is located 300 m from this sign.

Road Conditions:

• The access track is a moderate slope and generally suitable for all vehicles.
• After heavy rain, conditions may become slippery and temporarily unsuitable for 2WD vehicles.

Camp Identification:
The Melbourne Branch banner will be displayed at the campground entrance.

Registration Information

At registration, you will be required to provide:

• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Vehicle type, colour, and registration number

(This is required for safety purposes.)

Camp Facilities

• Basic bush campsite
• Long drop toilet

Catering

• Saturday evening meal provided
• All other meals are self-catered

Cost:
A $25 (incl. GST) contribution toward catering will be collected at registration.

Hunting Method

• Stalking only

Experience Levels:

• We will aim to pair less experienced hunters with experienced members where possible, though this cannot be guaranteed.
• In some cases, small group hunts (very limited numbers) may be organised with an experienced hunter.

Dogs

• Dogs are permitted in the campsite only and must be kept on a leash.
• Owners are responsible for understanding where dogs may legally be used while hunting.
• Gundogs and hounds are not permitted in National Parks.