BOROONDARA BUSHWALKERS INCORPORATED (A0015162E)
WALKS PROGRAM August to November 2012
The following program is subject to changes and additions as advised at monthly meetings and in the update
notices that will be issued by email from time to time.
* Denotes walk is a preview for the 2013 Federation Day Walk, to be hosted by Boroondara Bushwalkers.
Wed 15 Aug
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Speaker: Fran Callinan and Lyn Atkinson will show slides and talk about recent walks on the
Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia.
Sun 19 Aug
WESTERN BLUFF &
FALCONS LOOKOUT*
MH
Dorothy
8 km
Walk area: Werribee Gorge SP
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
55 km W
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
No X
This walk plunges from the western rim of the Werribee Gorge down to the river via a narrow and rocky spur.
It then crosses the river, following it across Needles Beach, then crossing again to access Ironbark Gorge.
From the mouth of the gorge we climb a steep scrambly section then up a steep spur to the Falcon’s lookout.
There are spectacular views of the gorge and river in this rugged challenging terrain. Be prepared for river
crossings and steep rocky sections to negotiate. Approximate walking time is 5 hours.
Sun 19 Aug
MORNINGTON TO MT MARTHA
E
Lyn
12 km
Walk area: Mornington Peninsular
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
65 km S
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
A scenic walk along cliff top paths, beach, quiet roads and estuarine boardwalks. Car shuttle required.
Sat 25 Aug
DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP
EM
Marian r
SHERBROOKE FALLS
8 km
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
45 km E
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
No X
Starting at the tavern on Monbulk Rd at the bottom of the hill, we go up via Hillclimb track to explore the
western part of Sherbrooke Forest. View the falls from both sides of Sherbrooke Creek. See mountain ash,
tree ferns and perhaps a lyrebird. Morning tea at Woods Cafe. A quick morning’s exercise that allows you to
be home for lunch.
Sun 26 Aug WARRANDYTE GOLD
EM
Sandra
12 km
Walk area: Warrandyte State Park
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
34km NE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
This walk visits the location of the first official gold discovery in Victoria at Andersons Creek in 1851, as well as
many of the underground mines, surface diggings and alluvial activities. It links together a number of sections
of the Warrandyte State Park into a single circuit, following footpaths, gravel access tracks and the occasional
sealed suburban road.
Fri 24 - Sun
26 Aug
OVERNIGHT SNOW WALK
H
Steve
Walk area: Alpine
Max walkers 8 Walking distance:
350km NE
X
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Walk area will be Bogong, Feathertop, Mt Wills, Mt St Gwinnear, Mt Erica, or Lake Mountain, depending on
snow conditions. Usual equipment required i.e. snowshoes, crampons.
SEPTEMBER
Sun 2 Sept
WHISKY CREEK TO AMBLER
LANE CIRCUIT*
Walk area: Lerderderg Gorge SP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
82 km W
MH
Roger
16.5 km
Max walkers 16
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Starting from the junction of O’Briens Road and Whisky Track, the walk will take an anticlockwise route, mainly on tracks
but with some mild scrambling along Whisky Creek for 1.8 km. There is a series of 4 steep climbs out of and descents into
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the Lerderderg Gorge, each of 100m - 200m, with a cumulative climb of about 500m. The walk involves two river crossings
and two creek crossings, so wet feet are likely to be unavoidable. Walking poles recommended.
Sun 2th
Sept
POVERTY GULLY CIRCUIT
AND EUREKA REEF
Walk area: Castlemaine
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Cathy
12km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
120km NW
Part of the Great Dividing Trail and starting near Castlemaine, this walk takes in the Poverty Gully water race and reservoir,
Campbell’s water race and the Eureka Reef Heritage walk. Approx 100m climbing. A very pretty walk full of interesting
industrial archaeology.
Sun 9 Sept
WESTERFOLDS & MULLUM
MULLUM CREEK
Walk area: Templestowe
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Dorothy
12 km
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
18km NE
The walk will cover Westerfolds and Candlebark Parks and part of Mullum Mullum Creek, traversing a fairly new path,
Tikalara Park. All on made paths, which are largely even and flat.
Sun 9 Sept
THE ISLAND & CENTENARY
WALK*
M
Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park
67 km West
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Ken
11 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Circuit walk with scenic views traversing Centenary Track and Short Circuit Walk to visit The Island, an isolated volcanic hill
situated between Myrniong Creek and the Werribee River, as well as Junction Pool.
Some steep sections (up and down) are reflected in the Medium walk rating.
Mon 10 –
Sun 16 Sep
GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK
STAGE 1: PACK CARRY &
DAY WALKS
MH
Chris
100km
Walk area: South-west coastal Victoria
Max walkers Walking distance:
362km W
X
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
This is both a pack carry and daywalks. The route follows the coast between Nelson and Portland visiting
Cape Nelson lighthouse, Petrified forest and blowhole, Bridgewater Bay and its seal colony, Discovery Bay
sand dunes, caves and lakes. Rental accommodation for daywalkers who can meet up with pack carry
walkers on most days. Stage 2 at a later time starts at Portland, continues inland through forest and follows
the Glenelg River (with canoeing option) to Nelson.
Wed 12 Sept HUGHESDALE TO KEW
Walk area: S.E. Suburbs
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Glenys
12 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No N
15km SE
Meet at Victoria Park and then tram and train to the start of the walk at Hughesdale Station. Walk mostly follows old Outer
Circle Railway through East Malvern, Burwood, Camberwell etc. and finishes back at Victoria Park. Appropriate public
transport ticket is required. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
Sun 16 Sept
WHIPSTICK LOOP WALK*
Walk area: Wombat State Forest
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Sandra
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
x No
63kms W
9 km
A very enjoyable forest walk linking the villages of Blackwood and Simmons Reef via Whipstick and Back Creeks. The
walk follows original water races and passes through various gold mining sites. It may be possible to extend this walk to
include part of the Lederberg Heritage River Walk.
Wed 19 Sept CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Sun 23 Sept
LERDERDERG GORGE
LOWER – LONG POINT
SPUR*
Walk area: LerderdergState Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
86km West
H
David
18.5km
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Walk starts/ends at Mackenzies Flat ( toilets ) and initially will entail 5kms. of rockhopping and scrambling over large log
jambs along the river to the Lerderderg Weir. Here we ascend approx. 400mts. up Long Spur. Along the Blackwod Range
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Track, great views are had of gorge and surrounds weather permitting.
It is strongly suggested that you have at least 3 liters of drink on board and pole/s are handy if you use them.You also need
to be confident of footfall when rockhopping and ankle supporting boots are recommended.
Sun 23 Sept
LONG FOREST*
EM
Walk area: Between Melton and Bacchus Marsh
50 km west
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Carmel
10.5km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
A rare patch of Mallee close to Melbourne, plus a pleasant walk along the Coimadai Creek where you will find grassy river
flats, cliffs, gullies, Blue Box trees and Manna Gums. Some rock scrambling and creek crossings. Total climbing 140m.
Sun 30 Sept
SILVAN RESERVOIR TO
LILYDALE
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Graydon
14 km
Max walkers 16
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
35 km east
Catch the 663 bus at 9.27 am from Lilydale railway station to Silvan Reservoir. Return to Lilydale along Olinda Creek
walking track, Mt Evelyn aqueduct trail and then the Warburton rail trail from Mt Evelyn to Lilydale. Note . Later meeting
time - Meet at Kew Library at 8.15 am for a 8.30 am departure to Lilydale.
Optional meeting place is bus stop at Lilydale railway station at 9.15 am. Advise Graydon if going there direct
Fri 28 - Sun
30 Sep
OVERNIGHT SNOW WALK
H
Steve
Walk area: Alpine
Max walkers 8 Walking distance:
350km NE
X
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Walk area will be Bogong, Feathertop, Mt Wills, Mt St Gwinnear, Mt Erica, or Lake Mountain, depending on
snow conditions. Usual equipment required i.e. snowshoes, crampons.
Sat 29 – Sun ROCK CLIMBING
30 Sep
Walk area: Mt Arapiles
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Joslin
Max walkers: 12
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
350km NW
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Rock climbing each morning from 9am to 1pm. Top-rope climbing on Saturday. Multi-pitch climbing on Sunday. Climbing
is organised and supervised by the Climbing Company, and will be geared for beginners. Walking after lunch on Saturday.
A magical area. For those who don’t want to climb at all there are walks around and over Mt Arapiles, or just watch our
climbing efforts or the spectacular climbs of real practitioners of the sport. Camp at Mt Arapiles, or find accommodation at
Nutimuk (10km from Mt Arapiles). Cost depends on the number of participants.
OCTOBER
Sun 7 Oct
MERRI CREEK
DOWNSTREAM
Walk area: Northern suburbs
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Dorothy
12 km
Max walkers:
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
15km N
Starting at Gowrie Station (Upfield Line), the walk will follow the Merri Creek in a southerly direction to Rushall Station.
There will be a stop at CERES, which for those who have not been to the area, is devoted to the latest ideas on
sustainability, and has a cafe (which th lader will test out beforehand). All on made paths. Meet under the clocks at
Flinders Street at 9.15 am.
Sun 7 Oct
SARDINE & CLEARWATER
CREEKS*
M
Chris
13km
Walk area: Lerderderg SP, O’Briens Crossing
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
90km NW
X
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
Visit the Tunnel and catchments of Sardine and Clearwater Creeks. Involves typical steep climbs/descents
into and out of the Lerderderg River and creek valleys (250m max elevation change), water races and off track
walking beside Clearwater Creek. Also, creek and river crossings may mean wet feet.
Wed 10 Oct
BASS COAST RAIL TRAIL
Walk area: Anderson-Dalyston
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
130km SE
E
Joan
11 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Commencing at Anderson, an easy walk along well maintained gravel path with rural and spectacular coastal scenery to
Dalyston. Car shuttle required. Please note – earlier starting time of 8.30 a.m. from Victoria Park, Kew.
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Sun 14 Oct
FEDERATION DAY WALK
EMM
Maroondah BWC
m
Walk area: Marysville
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Visit http://www.mbwc.org.au/ to view the list of walks. Sign up for walks at the August Club meeting and pay
your $22 fee. Closing date is 19 August.
Sun 21 Oct
MURRINDINDI RIVER WALK
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Sandra
12km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
x No
71 kms NE
This walk follows the Murrindindi River Valley and extends the entire length of the Reserve. The walk crosses over five
footbridges and offers river views through a variety of forest types from tall open forest to damp ferny gullies, Last year
BBI did track assessments in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve as part of our return to Murrindindi. There will need to be a
car shuffle.
Sun 21 Oct
THE TUNNEL CIRCUIT*
Walk area: Lerderderg SP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
MH
David
17km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
100 km NW
From O’Briens Crossing follow Byers Back Track to Gribble Track. Cross the Lerderderg River here, over The Tunnel and
continue along Tunnel Point Track to Golden Point Rd. Follow Golden Point Rd to Ruth Track and continue along Ruth
Track until the end. Cross Wombat Creek and follow Wombat Track to Chettle Rd and the take an unmarked track to
Ambler Lane. Follow Ambler Lane to the Lerderderg River, cross at the ford and then retrace steps along Byers Back
Track to O,Briens Crossing. Steep climbs into and out of the Lerderderg R.
Wed 24 Oct
Sat 27 Sun 28 Oct
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
DAY WALKS IN THE
LERDERDERG AREA*
E, E/M
and M
Walk area: Lerderderg and Werribee Gorge State
Parks, Brisbane Ranges, Pyrete Range,
Wombat State Forest
90 km NW
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Robyn
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
No
X
Federation Day Walk 2013 – practice run
Day walks will be available on both the Saturday and Sunday, leaving from Kew car-park at an earlier time, 7.45am. Three
grades of walks are available on each day. Please sign up at the club meeting, or contact me directly to register. Walks will
be in the Brisbane Ranges, Lerderderg State Park, Werribee Gorge State Park, Wombat State Forest and Pyrete Range.
There is also the opportunity to camp at the Blackwood Caravan Park on the Saturday night and enjoy a BBQ dinner.
ADVANCED NOTICE
Sun 4 Nov
HEART OF THE GOLDFIELDS:
Diggings and open gardens of
Mt Alexander
E
Marian
11kms
Walk area: Chilton /Castlemaine
Max walkers
Walking distance:
128kms NW
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No x
An opportunity to explore the by-ways of the Castlemaine/Chewton Diggings National Heritage Park. It is one
of the most outstanding gold rush-era sites in Australia for the rare snapshot it gives us into how people lived
and worked in 19th-century alluvial gold fields. Visit two very different open gardens ($4 x2) Café lunch. Linear
walk. Car shuffle required.
Sat 3 – Tue
6 Nov
ERRINUNDRA PLATEAU
Cup Weekend base camp
M
Ken
Walk area: East Gippsland
Max walkers
Walking distance:
TBA
375km NE
X No
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Base camp staying in tents at a central site and doing day walks. Walks planning still to be completed (will not
exceed Medium, Easy also available). The National Park includes both ancient/old growth cool temperate and
warm temperate rain forest.
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Wed 14 Nov
EARIMIL GARDEN/
MOOROODUC QUARRY
FLORA & FAUNA RESERVE
E
Glenys
Walk area: Mt. Eliza
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers 15
60km SE
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
3.5 or
5 km
No X
There is a morning visit to Earimil Garden in Mt. Eliza which is privately owned. There is an entry fee of at least $15 but
this could be a bit more, depending on numbers. Morning tea is included. All entry fees are donated to two charities
looking after children with life threatening illness and their families. After the garden visit we will drive to Moorooduc Quarry
and walk around Mt. Eliza Regional Park and the Quarry Reserve. The length of the walk will depend on whether the track
to the lookout is open. (At the time of preview the track was closed due to rock fall).
Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
Sun 25 Nov
MOUNT BUNINYONG
Walk area: Central Highlands
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Lyn
13km
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
100 km W
Buninyong was first settled in 1841, and the Mt Buninyong reserve around the top of an extinct volcano was set aside as a
public park in 1866. This circuit walk goes from the township to the top of the mountain (approx 250m climb) and back via
the von Mueller designed botanical gardens. On the mountain look for eucalypts, a 10,000 year old crater, koalas and 360
degree views over farmland.
Sun 9 Dec
Summer Sunrise Walk
E
Lyn
YARRA BEND - ABBOTSFORD
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers 20
4 km E
9km
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
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 a quick breakfast at the
Abbotsford Convent Bakery. Then return via Dights Falls and Deep Rock back to Studley Park.
Xmas –
New Year
2012/13
WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP
M
Ken
Walk area: Central Tasmania
Max walkers
TBA Walking distance:
TBA
600kmS
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Plan is travel to/from Tasmania with the car (for flexibility of transport) and to spend several days exploring the
National Park. Itinerary not yet finalised, input from interested participants invited .
Walks Grades:
E Easy. Up to 4 hours. 12km maximum. Minimal climbing. All on track or in open country.
EM Easy Medium. Up tp 5 hours. 15km maximum. A little climbing. May incl. some minor obstacles.
M Medium. Up to 6 hours. 20km max. Moderate climbing. Mostly on track. May incl. some light off
track.
MH Medium Hard. Up to 7 hours. 20km max. Significant climbing. Can incl. medium off track forest or
scrub.
H Hard. Up to 8 hours. No distance limit. Hard climbing. Can incl. significant off track.
VH Very Hard. Up to 12 hours. No distance limit. Hard consistent walking in difficult terrain.
 Base Camps are indicated by the notation (BC) and Pack Carry walks by (PC). Minimum grading for a
PC is M.
 Meeting point and time for walks (unless otherwise indicated or advised):
Sundays & Saturdays: Kew Library car park at 7:45am for 8:00am (sharp) departure
Wed: The Oval, Victoria Park, E. Kew (enter via High St) (Melway 45G5) at 8:45am
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