Tumbatrek To Go Ahead In Covid Safe Way
Published on 18 January 2022
The iconic Snowy Valleys Council Tumbatrek will be held again on Saturday 12 February led by Mayor Ian Chaffey and Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain.
Approximately 12kms long, this year’s walk will follow a route that highlights some of Tumbarumba’s most iconic assets, including Council’s development of Snowy View Estate, the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, local mountain bike tracks and trails, and the Hyne Mill.
Council’s Executive Director Community and Corporate Paul Holton said despite some restrictions being reintroduced under the Covid-19 Public Health Orders, a scaled-down event can still go ahead in a way that puts health and safety of participants as a priority.
“As the trek itself is outdoors, Council believes it can take the necessary precautions to ensure it can be run safely, said Mr Holton.
“One of the key changes will be rather than participants being bussed to the start point of the walk the trek will instead start and finish at the Tumbarumba Creekscape to help limit close contact and promote social distancing.”
An iconic annual event, Tumbatrek provides an informal opportunity for community and government leaders to discuss issues in the region while experiencing the beautiful landscape of the Snowy Valleys region.
Community members are also invited to join the trek at a cost of $10 per adult and $5 per child which includes morning tea and lunch.
To register, please contact Council’s Economic Development Officer, Kayley Dickinson by email [email protected] or phone 0407 248 382.
Numbers are limited and registrations close at 5pm on Sunday 6 February 2022. Attendees are advised to bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and hand sanitizer with them on the day.
Tumbatrek is a COVID-safe event and people are reminded to stay home and get tested if they are unwell.
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Tumbatrek was the brainchild of the late Tim Fischer AC, former Deputy Prime Minister, who in 1985 along with a few keen locals wanted to promote tourism in the Tumbarumba region. It went into recess in 2007 and was resurrected in 2012 by Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack MP.