BOROONDARA BUSHWALKERS INCORPORATED (A0015162E)
WALKS PROGRAM November 2013 – February 2014
Wed 20 Nov
Sun 24 Nov
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Speaker: Cathy Nall - Canedeli, Limestone and Tunnels: Walking in the
Dolomites
New issue of The Vagabond.
MCMAHONS CREEK
Walk area: Yarra Ranges
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Bernie
Max walkers: 15
Walking distance:
9km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
85 km East
See some fascinating aspects of a little known goldfield in the upper region of the Yarra Ranges. There is the Peninsular
Tunnel, which was dug in 1864; also, a water race, open cut mining and sluicing are still evident. All on track. Total
ascending/descending 350m, steep in parts.
DECEMBER
Sun 1 Dec
GREENS BUSH AND CAPE
SCHANCK
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Sandra
16 km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
88kms
A delightful walk from Fingal Reserve, via Cape Schanck to Bushrangers Bay, and through Green’s Bush. We walk
through coastal tea-tree, a cliff top track and to the surf of Bushrangers Bay. A walk through Greens Bush with coastal
heathland, pastures and views of the sea, with the promise of kangaroos brings us to the close of the walk. There will need
to be a car shuffle. Note: this is an EM walk graded to M because of the distance
CATHEDRAL RANGE –
NORTHERN CIRCUIT
Sun 1 Dec
MH
Walk area: Acheron Valley, near Buxton
116 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Roger
13.4 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Starting from Neds Gully car park, the walk will take an anticlockwise route, mainly on tracks. From the car park, the track
climbs steadily to Neds Saddle. After a side trip to Neds Peak (765m), the route heads north to Little Cathedral (745m),
affording great views over the valley. The route then heads south for 3km, crossing the highest point on the ridge, The
Cathedral (845m). After that, it’s pretty well downhill all the way to Cooks Mill and then along the Little River back to the car
park.
Thurs 5 Dec
TARRAWARRA ART WALK
Social
event
Walk area: TarraWarra/Maroondah
60 km east
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Fran
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
5 km
X
Drive to TarraWarra Art Gallery to view the Russell Drysdale retrospective. Then on to have lunch and walk some of the
trails in the Maroondah Reservoir Park, along the dam wall, Tower lookout, Rose stairway etc. Note later start time (9.45)
at Victoria Park, as TarraWarra does not open till 11.00am.
Fri - Mon
6 – 9 Dec
WILD BASE CAMP
MT LOVICK/LOVICKS HUT
Alpine National Park
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Jim
Max walkers: 12
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
260 km NE
Mt Lovick (1680 meters) is across the mountains from Mount Buller, close to The Bluff and the Alpine Walking Track.
After a 7.30 AM start from Melbourne, we turn off the Mansfield/Buller Road at Merrijig (a break at the pub), drive 60 kms
into the hills past Mt Timbertop (Geelong Grammar fame), across the Howqua River at Sheepyard Flat, up a rugged climb
to 8 Mile Gap, past the Bluff Hut/The Bluff to camp. Some of the mountain road is not suitable for 2WD but passable by
Forester. We will do trips onto The Bluff (1726 meters), the iconic Hell’s Window/Mt Magdala and the spectacular Eagle’s
Peaks plus plenty else in between. This an alpine environment so take appropriate gear. Walking with daypacks.
1
Sun 8 Dec
Summer Sunrise:
YARRA BEND PARK
Metropolitan
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Lyn
Max walkers: 25
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
10km
9km
No
X
Meet at the end of Kanes Bridge near Studley Park Boathouse for a 6.00 am departure. We follow the river around Galatea
Point and under Johnston St. Cross the footbridge, pass the Childrens Farm and stop for breakfast at the Abbotsford
Convent Bakery. Then return via Dights Falls and Deep Rock back to Studley Park. .
Wed 11 Dec
THE BRIARS TO MT.
MARTHA BEACH
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Glenys
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
75km SE
7km
X
Walk will commence at the Briars continuing along tracks and boardwalks through the Balcombe Estuary Reserve to Mt.
Martha Beach and return. This is the Christmas walk so please bring a treat to share at lunch time. After lunch there are a
number of options for a short walk. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
Sun 15 Dec
RICHARDS TRAMLINE
Walk area: Warburton area
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
David
10 km
Max walkers 8
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
84km E
This tramway has some interesting cuttings and alignments on the lower sections and involves a car shuttle to access. The
line has always been a bit overgrown and its present state unknown. I plan to explore the furthest part of the line also,
which has been very overgrown for years, so thick scrub will be part of the walk with gaiters recommended. There is also
an off-track section. The forest is typical Mountain Ash country and magnificent to walk in.
Sun 15 Dec
YOU YANGS REGIONAL
PARK
Walk area: You Yangs, Lara
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
John
14 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
65kms SW
You Yangs Regional Parks walk is an easy medium walk with some ups downs but nothing too strenuous. Vistas from
granite outcrops across volcanic plains are very impressive. Good walk close to Melbourne.
Wed 18 Dec
Sun 22 Dec
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Christmas Party. BYO food and alcohol. Soft drinks provided.
GREENSBOROUGH - ELTHAM
WALK
Metro
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Dorothy
Max walkers:
Walking distance: 10km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
18km NE
Train to Greensborough and via Montmorency , walk to Eltham. The journey traverses two creeks and small parks. Parts
of Montmorency are a bit hilly, but all walking is on paths. Return to Darebin for afternoon tea in comfort (walkers can
bring a small plate if they wish to). Meet at Flinders Street Station under the clocks at 9.15 am.
Fri 27 Dec
– Fri 3 Jan
KOSCIUSZKO BASE CAMP
M
Walk area: Kosciuszko National Park
520km NE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Jim
Max walkers: 12
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Visit some of the gems of the Alps: Buchan Caves and Little River Gorge in Victoria; the spectacular Barry Way/Snowy
River at the border; Mt Kosciuszko, Blue Lake, Rams Heads, Schlink Pass, Tom Groggin in NSW. On the first night, we’ll
camp near the Vic/NSW border , then at the most convenient places in the Kosciuszko NP. Walks will be tailored to
ability, but bring good gear as weather can be cold and/or wet. Book at the latest by the November Club Meeting to allow
for planning. Most roads are bitumen, except around the border - rough and windy in places.
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JANUARY
Sun 5 Jan
SEA, CREEK & WETLANDS
Walk area: Metro
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Dorothy
Max walkers:
Walking distance: 10km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
35km sth
Walk south from Carrum Station to Kananook Station. Can be cut short if too hot. Mermaids and mermen can bring
bathers if they wish to venture into the waves. Meet at Flinders Street Station under the clocks at 9.15am
Wed 8 Jan
Summer Sunrise:
ST KILDA BEACH
Metropolitan
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Lyn
Max walkers: 25
Walking distance: 12 km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
20km
Meet at the beach end of St Kilda Pier in time for a 6am start. Note you can get all day early bird parking for $7 in the
lower level of the car park under the St Kilda Baths. You must park and pay on level 2 to get this deal. Bring coins for the
machine or pay an 80c credit card surcharge. We walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for breakfast at the end of the
light rail, and then return around Albert Park Lake.
Sun 12 Jan
ANGLESEA HEATH &
URQUHART BLUFF
Great Otway NP
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Chris
Max walkers: 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
110km SW
15km
No
X
Walk from Anglesea through the heathlands near the Alcoa powerstation, to the ocean beach, walk low tide around
Urquhart Bluff towards Aireys Inlet and back inland along the Surfcoast Track. Great views and spectacular wildflowers.
Lunch on the beach. low tide 2.24pm.
Wed 15 Jan
Sun 19 Jan
CLUB PICNIC Alexandra Gardens, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
BYO picnic or bbq
GOLDEN SUMMER:
EXCURSION TO
CASTLEMAINE
Castlemaine
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Social
Event
Marian
Max walkers: 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
129 km NW
5km
No
Late morning walk through the urban landscape of historic Castlemaine in search of the rich stories from the past: Howe’s
survey tree, Gold Commissioner’s Camp/ Court House and residence, Tute's Cottage, a survivor of the heady days of the
gold rush; teetering on the edge of Forest Creek. Lunch at ‘Belles Vintage’ cafe. Afternoon guided tour of historic paintings
of the Mt Alexander goldfields at the Art Deco Art Gallery. Train 8.36 (Meet at 8.15 Waiting room Southern Cross Station).
Return on the 15.58 train. Don’t forget your MYKI card.
Sun 19 Jan
TIPPERARY TRACK
M
Walk area: Daylesford to Hepburn Springs
164 km NW
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Roger
16 km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
Starting at Lake Daylesford, walk alongside Wombat Creek, past numerous springs until it joins Sailors Creek. Then
northwards beside Sailors Creek, passing Tipperary Springs, Mistletoe Mine, Bryces Flat and the Blowhole (a man-made
diversion tunnel built by gold miners). The path continues northward to Breakneck Gorge, then southeast on an old water
race high above Spring Creek to Jacksons Lookout and finally Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve. Return to the start via a
short car shuffle
Sun 26 Jan
Summer Sunrise:
BRIGHTON TO SANDRINGHAM
E
Lyn
12 km
Walk area: Bayside
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
15 km SE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Meet on the foreshore at the end of North Road Brighton (Melway 67C7) in time for a 6.30am start. Free
parking on the street at the end of North Rd or in parts of Brandon Cl (check the signs!). We follow the coastal
path around the bay to Picnic Point Sandringham, Return via the same route, stopping at a café for breakfast
on the way.
3
Sat – Mon
25 – 27/1
ST GWINEAR TO MT ERICA
PACK CARRY
M
Ken
Walk area: Baw Baw Plaeau (National Park)
E/NE 200km
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
30km
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Car shuffle starting at St Gwinear and ending at Mt Erica, exploring Mt St Gwinear, Mustering Flat, Little Boys Creek, Mt St
Phillack and searching for the NBW Hut in the Mushroom Rocks area before ending at the Mt Erica car park. Some-off
track exploration proposed. Fuel stove only area. No significant climbing. Suitable for those seeking a multi-day
introduction to pack carry. *** Subject to prevailing weather and fire conditions***
Thur 30 Jan
McCLELLAND
LANGWARRIN ART WALK
Walk area: Langwarrin
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Social
event
Fran
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
60 km South
5 km
X
Drive to McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park to view the Shaun Gladwell photography and video exhibition. He was the
official war artist in Afghanistan. Then on to have lunch and walk some of the trails in the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna
Reserve. Meet 0845 at Victoria Park.
FEBRUARY
Sun 2 Feb
PORT MELBOURNE to
WILLIAMSTOWN
Metro
E
Dorothy
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers:
Walking distance: 8km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Starting with the 109 tram to Station Pier, walk to Port Melb to catch the ferry across the Yarra (cost $% - note ferry is ‘on
demand’. Williamstown is our destination on the other side. Meet at Flinders Street Station under the clocks at 9.15
am.
Sun 2 Feb
MORLEYS TRACK
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Joslin
9.3km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
72km E
Starting at Dom Dom Saddle picnic area, walk mainly downhill to though Mountain Ash forest to Fernshaw picnic area.
Change of elevation 440m. Short steep climbs, total climbing 220m. Some very steep descents. Car shuffle distance 7km.
IRONBARK BASIN –
JAROSITE MINE - PT ADDIS ANGLESEA
Anglesea
Thurs 6 Feb
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Vanessa
Mentor: Chris Ashe
Max walkers: 15
Walking distance: 16km
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
110km SW
The walk is on tracks and along the beach, and tides determine how it is walked. Starting from the car park, we follow part
of the Surf Coast walk to the track down to the Jarosite (Red ochre) mine site. Then we follow some of the Aboriginal
Heritage Walk to Pt Addis itself, averting the gaze if the Optional Clothing beach is busy, or joining in if the weather’s hot.
From Pt Addis, we make a circuit to Anglesea along the beach and on the track on top of the cliffs, past Eumeralla Scout
camp. Tides dictate which way we travel. We will leave a car at Pt Addis to avoid the climb back up the hill. There are
various options to shorten the walk, including leaving a car at Anglesea.
Sun 9 Feb
Summer Sunrise:
SANDRINGHAM TO RICKETTS
POINT
E
Lyn
12 km
Walk area: Bayside
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
15 km SE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Meet on the foreshore at the end of Bay Road Sandringham (Melway 76G10) in time for a 6.45am start
(note: the sun rises later in February!). Free parking on the street at the end of Bay Rd on Sundays. We follow
the path around the bay to just past Ricketts Point. Breakfast at Ricketts Point, and then return via the same
route.
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Sun 9 Feb
FERNTREE GULLY TO
MOUNT EVELYN
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
MH
Roger
22 km
Max walkers 12
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
35 km
The walk starts at the base of the Thousand Steps and via devious paths, makes its way to Olinda, passing near to Kallista
and Sassafras. Then on through the Dandenong Ranges National Park, ending at Mt Evelyn. A car shuffle will be
necessary to return to the start.
Wed 12 Feb
LILYDALE-WARBURTON
RAIL TRAIL AND BLUE
LOTUS WATER GARDEN
E
Walk area: Launching Place-Wesburn
65km NE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Glenys
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
6km
X
On the assumption that the weather will be hot in February, a short walk is planned along part of the Lilydale-Warburton
Rail Trail between Launching Place and Wesburn. At the conclusion of this walk we will drive to Blue Lotus Water Garden
at Yarra Junction which is a 14 acre garden comprising mainly lotus and water lilies. There are pleasant picnic facilities in
which to enjoy lunch. A charge of $15 or $12 entry applies. Car shuffle required. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
Sun 16 Feb
LAKE MOUNTAIN SKI TRAILS
LOOP
Walk area: Lake Mountain
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Graeme
14 km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
114 km NE
This is a lovely alpine environment. The area was badly burnt in the Feb 09 bushfires, so the original snow gums are now
'ghost gums', but regeneration is well under way The walk starts from Gerratys carpark, and follows the main cross-country
ski trails, so has only the most gentle of undulations.
Wed 19 Feb
Sun 23 Feb
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Speakers
Gillian Webb and Mike Dore: Trekking in Peru.
New edition of The Vagabond.
MURRINDINDI SCENIC
RESERVE: BOROONDARA
TRACK CIRCUIT
M
Walk area: Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
100km NE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Nick
12km
Max walkers 14
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
The Murrindindi Scenic Reserve is situated at the northern end of the Toolangi State Forest and comprises 815 hectares of
mixed species forest. This walk covers some club history as the Boroondara track is named for the work our club members
did over the summer of 1991 – 92 clearing the track and building the original steps beside the Wilhelmina Falls. The route
is all on formed tracks with the path rocky and steep in places and a 320m climb.
Sun 23 Feb
LONDON BRIDGE TO POINT
NEPEAN
Pt Nepean National Park
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Inez
Max walkers: 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
120km SE
12km
No
X
Beginning from London Bridge carpark, along Wilson’s Folly track, then rifle range walk and happy valley track to Cheviot
Hill lookout for magnificent views of the bay and ocean, then along Defence Road to Fort Nepean and the very tip of the
Peninsula for views of the Rip; return walk along Coles track to Quarantine Station which can be visited at the end of the
walk. Car shuffle required. nb assistance from a leader needed at Kew carpark as Inez will meet up at London
Bridge carpark Melway Map 166 A12.
MARCH
Sat 1 March
TANGLEFOOT TRACK- MT.
ST LEONARD-MYRTLE
GULLY WALK
MH
Walk area: Tanglefoot-Mt. St Leonard
67 kmsE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Robyn
21 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
5
A circular walk that offers views of the Yarra Valley as we climb to the summit of Mt. St Leonard, as well as rainforest
gullies with Myrtle Beech and Blackwood that forms part of the walk on our return route to the cars. The plan is to leave the
Kew car-park at 7.30 am as this will allow us to commence the walk in the cooler part of the day.
Sun2 March
BLUE MOUNT – TOOLANGI
POTATO FARM
M
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest, near Healesville
64km E
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
PETER
16km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
No
This is a new area to walk for the club through the Toolangi State Forest. It is classed medium as there is a one-hour hill
climb to begin with, but the descents are more gradual. It should be a pleasant walk through wet and Dry forest areas with
numerous views across the Yarra Valley. This is a circuit walk.
Sat 8 – Mon
10 March
BAW BAW BASE CAMP
Labour Day weekend
Cathy
Lyn
Walk area: Baw Baw National Park/Ski village
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
km
Based at John Gardiner Ski Club lodge in Baw Baw Village, walks will include Mt Baw Baw to Mt St Gwinear, Mt St
Gwinear to Mt Erica carpark and shorter walks near the Baw Baw village. Great views, beautiful snowgums and interesting
geological features make this area very enjoyable walking country.
Wed 12 March
BIRDSLAND
Walk area: Dandenong foothills
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Lyn
10 km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
40 km E
Starting in Birds Land reserve, the walk passes two lakes and continues along tracks in Lysterfield Park. Pleasant views
across the Dandenongs and back to Melbourne. A few hills but not too steep. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
Sat 14 - Sun
15 March
CATHEDRAL RANGE BASE
CAMP & TRACK CLEARING
EM MH
Walk area: Cathedral Ranges State Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Joslin
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
km
The club has agreed to be a support group for the Cathedral Ranges State Park under the auspice of Parks Victoria and
ranger Rhyl Shaw. Our first project will possibly be track clearing (lopper work) on the southern ridgeline between the
Farmyard and Mt Sugarloaf. Parks Victoria will provide training, tools and gloves and will cover us against accidents under
their volunteers insurance. We will work on the Saturday and walk on the Sunday.
We will have a basecamp (tents) on Saturday night (BYO water) and do two bushwalks on Sunday – a MH and an EM.
Come for the 2 days, the work day only or for the Sunday only.
Sun 16 March
EDWARDS LAKE AND
NEARBY CREEKS
Walk area: Reservoir & Coburg
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Dorothy
12 km
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
15km N
Covers the creeks and waterways around Edwards Lake, which has been enlarged. All on flat paths. Meet at Flinders
Street Station under the clocks at 9.15am.
Sun 30 March
POINT ADDIS TO
ANGLESEA
Walk area: Surf Coast
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Sandra
10.5 km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
112km
This walk goes down through quiet bushland to clifftops overlooking the ocean. We walk through tall ironbark trees and
past curious grasstrees together with silver banksias, correas and white daisy. We walk up the Point Addis Road to the
carpark and see the view from here, and then on to Black Bluff for lunch. There will need to be a car shuffle. The walk
ends in the township of Anglesea.
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ADVANCE NOTICES
Thurs 3 April
LORNE WATERFALLS -
EM
Walk area: Great Otway National Park
150km SW
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Vanessa
12 Walking distance:
Max walkers:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
11km
No
Visit Cora Lynn -Phantom The Canyon- Henderson, Won Wondah & Sheoak Falls. The walk is on tracks, some well
formed, others more uneven and steep in parts. Below Cora Lynn Cascades the track is rocky and a little difficult at times.
The track into the Canyon is scrambly and narrow, but becomes a formed track after that first part. Although autumn is not
necessarily the best time to visit waterfalls, there could be a fair flow over them. Much of the walk is in creek valleys, so
damp green conditions should be expected. Option to camp previous night.
Sun 6 April
A WALK THROUGH HISTORY:
COLIBAN MAIN CHANEL
Walk area: Taradale
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Marian
15km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No x
111km NW
In 1864 the brilliant engineer Joseph Brady, who had built reservoirs, bridges and harbours throughout Australia won a
prize for designing the best scheme for supplying water to Bendigo and Castlemaine. It involved channels, tunnels,
syphons and aquaducts following the high ridge line from the Upper Coliban River. It was finally opened in 1877 and has
flowed continuously ever since. Incl visit to Trentham Falls, drive following the upper reaches of the Coliban River and
historic Railway viaduct as well as an interperative walk along a pretty section of the channel between Malmsbury and
Taradale. Afternoon Tea: Coliban Foodstore, Trentham.
Wed 9 April HISTORIC YARRA BEND
Walk area: Kew
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Marian
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
8km E
8km
x
Geomorphology, vegetation, Wurrundjeri guardianship, European occupancy and other extraordinary features. Find out the
curious derivation of the local term ‘to go round the bend!’. Morning tea at the Convent. Meet at Studley Park Boathouse
carpark at 0945.
Sun 27 April
BELLARINE PENINSULA
RAIL TRAIL
Walk area: Bellarine Peninsula
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Sandra
16km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
75kms SE
This walk begins in Drysdale at the Railway Station. Opposite is Lake Lorne where black swans, swamp hens, wood
ducks and other birds abound. From Drysdale to Queenscliff, the trail runs beside the tourist railway. Alongside the tourist
railway are remnant strands of sheoaks and other indigenous vegetation. The rail trail ends in historic Queenscliff.
29 Apr - 12
May 2014
FLINDERS RANGES SOUTH
AUSTRALIA BASE CAMP
EM M
Carmel
Jan
Walk area: Southern South Australia
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers:
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Trip is now fully booked for 11 people with a possible two more who will meet us there. There will be a meeting early in the
new year to discuss arrangements.
Sun 24 May MACEDON RANGES CIRCUIT
Walk area: Mount Macedon
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Sandra
12kms
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
64kms NW
This walk takes in most of the Macedon Ranges Walking Trail. We walk through both indigenous and exotic trees. The
walk takes in views of farms nestling in the Ranges, the Mt Macedon Memorial Cross, Camels Hump and views to the
Melbourne Skyline on the horizon we return via Orde Hill reservoir, which avoids doing a steep descent from Mt. Towrong.
7
May 2014
or later
date TBD
HEYSEN TRAIL PC –
MH
Chris
Parachilna Gorge - Wilpena
Pound - Hawker
Max walkers:
Flinders Ranges National Park SA
Walk area:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Walking distance:
6
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Sth Aust
122km
No
The Heysen Trail extends twelve hundred kms from Parachilna Gorge to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula, in South
Australia. This walk is part 1 of that trail, aiming to cover 66km from Parachilna Gorge to Wilpena Pound and a further 56
km on to Hawker. This passes through the heart of the Flinders Ranges NP. It is also the most remote section of the walk
and food/water drops may be required. Expressions of Interest are sought both from those interested in the pack
carry and those interested in providing vehicular support while undertaking associated day walks.
June/July
2014
LARAPINTA TRAIL PC/BC
M to
MH
Walk area: West Macdonnell Ranges NT
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
NT
Barbara
Max walkers:
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
231km
No
Expressions of interest are sought for a packcarry & basecamp for 3weeks in June-July. The walk will commence
with a climb onto Mt Sonder at the western end of the trail. The trail then heads east towards Alice Springs alternating
between high rocky ridges, creek beds, plains and gorges. Where possible we will do day walks with car shuffles and
base camps. However there will be some overnight walks when it will be necessary to carry water.
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