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ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO KNOW AND FOLLOW ALL RULES
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL RULES
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MANDATORY GEAR
Mandatory equipment of the participant may be checked in the starting area before the start of the event. You can download the Mandatory gear list DOWNLOAD HERE.
Participants missing required equipment, either at the start or during the event, will be disqualified and will not be eligible to receive a HIGHLANDER Pin, Patch, and Certificate.
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MINOR PARTICIPANTS
Minors at the event are permitted, always with a parent/guardian and submit the required forms below.
Please download the document attached below, fill in the document with the necessary information, and save it as a PDF. Once the PDF is ready, please contact us at
Note: The minors' age limit differs by the format. Please check the age limit below.
Consent for minor participants DOWNLOAD:
- from 14 years old* - HIGHLANDER Hercules Mount Hotham
- from 14 years old* - HIGHLANDER Pegasus Mount Hotham
- from 14 years old* - HIGHLANDER Orion Mount Hotham
- from 14 years old* - HIGHLANDER Lyra Mount Hotham
*on the first day of the event.
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TEAM RULES
When joining HIGHLANDER Adventure in a team, the group must cross the Finish Line within a time difference of no more than 30 minutes from the first to the last group member to be qualified.
Some of the equipment can be shared in a group of maximum 4 people. Participants sharing equipment must inform the organising staff during Registration.
List of share equipment:
- Tent
- Portable stove (gas / gasoline / alcohol)
- Compass
- First-aid supplies (bandages, adhesive tape, adhesive bandages, stretch bandages, sterile gauze, antiseptic, repellent, pain relievers)
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LEAVE NO TRACE
Highlander Australia is committed to protecting the environment and follows the "Leave No Trace" principles. These guidelines promote responsible outdoor practices that help minimise our impact on nature and ensure the places we explore remain pristine for future generations.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
This involves researching the area, understanding regulations, and preparing for potential challenges like weather conditions and wildlife encounters. - Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Stick to established trails, campsites, and durable surfaces like rock or gravel to avoid damaging vegetation and soil. - Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack out all trash, food scraps, and human waste. Use designated toilets where provided or bury waste properly if necessary. - Leave What You Find
Don't collect natural items like rocks, plants, or artifacts. Leave them undisturbed for others to enjoy. - Minimize Campfire Impacts
Use a lightweight stove for cooking and minimize the use of campfires. If building a campfire, use established fire rings or pits and ensure it is completely extinguished before leaving. - Respect Wildlife
Observe wildlife from a distance, avoid feeding them, and store food securely to prevent attracting them. - Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Respect the experience of other visitors by keeping noise levels down and being mindful of shared spaces.
Litter
We believe our participants love and cherish nature and all its beauty. We know you wouldn’t litter, so please bring a waste bag for your litter.
Littering on and around trails, checkpoints, and mountain lodges is forbidden. Litterers will be disqualified and banned from applying to any future HIGHLANDER events.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
TRANSACTION FEE
+ 7% Active Transaction Fee for every price
The registration prices change according to the set dates or earlier if they reach maximum capacity.
In case you do not wish to use a service included in the price, prices do not change.
PAYMENT PLAN
The payment Option Plan is only available for individual registrations: Orion, Pegasus & Hercules if you register before the 28th Feb 2025.
The payment will be done in two instalments. Please select the payment option plan at the checkout page of the online registration.
Please note that the confirmation email will be sent once both payments are done, but you will receive a receipt email from Active after each payment.
All three payments must be completed to participate in the event.
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CANCELATION & TRANSFER
Please read our transfer, withdrawal, deferral, event cancelation policy, and payment option plan carefully. These rules have been updated on Jan 4, 2025.
PARTICIPANT TRANSFER
- Transferring event participation to another person is permitted for individual and team registrations.
- Once the registration is transferred, the new participant forfeits their eligibility for the right to:
- Participant re-transfer
- Event transfer
- A full or partial refund
- Deferring
- For participant transfer, there is an extra fee of $ 45 AUD (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee) which will be paid by the new participant, not the participant who originally paid the registration fee
- Participant transfer is permitted up to 15 days before the start of the event.
EVENT TRANSFER
- Transfers are only permitted to other events in the same event country organization and during the same calendar year.
- Once the event transfer has been redeemed, the participant forfeits their eligibility for the right to:
- Participant re-transfer
- Event re-transfer
- A full or partial refund
- Deferring
- Transfers to other countries are NOT permitted.
- For an event transfer there is an extra fee of $45 AUD (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee)
- If a participant is transferring from a higher-priced event to a lower-priced event, the participant will not be refunded the price difference
- If a participant is transferring from a lower-priced event into a higher-priced event, the participant will be required to pay the difference in addition to an extra fee of $45 AD (+ 7% Active.com Registration platform fee)
- A transfer into sold-out events is not permitted
- The transfer option is only available for individual entries, and is NOT valid for promo and group entries
- Participants can transfer out of an event up to 45 days prior to the start of the event (the event the participant initially registered for).
For any TRANSFER, WITHDRAWAL, AND DEFERRAL enquiries, please fill out our Forms Here.
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ADDITIONAL RULES
SAFETY
For your safety, all participants must have a first aid kit during our events. All first aid kits must include a snake bandage, and you need to know how to use it.
DOGS
Dogs are not allowed in Australian national parks and so cannot be on course.
MANDATORY PACKET PICKUP
A few days before the start of the event you will receive an email that will include your BIB number and the QR code you will be asked for at the Mandatory packet pickup.
In case you have additional luggage, please inform our staff about it during your check-in and they will explain the further steps.
