BOROONDARA BUSHWALKERS INCORPORATED (A0015162E)
WALKS PROGRAM November 2012 – March 2013
NOVEMBER
Wed 21 Nov
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Vagabond published.
Speaker: Dorothy– Yosemite and Beyond
Camcare Christmas Hamper: bring donations of unwrapped, non-perishable food items.
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 25 Nov
TIPPERARY SPRINGS – BALD
HILL
M
Roger
Walk area: Hepburn Regional Park
107 km W
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
17.0 km
Max walkers 16
Walking distance:
X
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
This walk circuit encompasses hill country west of Daylesford, taking in historic mining sites, farming settlements and views
of extinct volcanoes. Starting from Tipperary Springs, situated 1 km west of the Midland Highway as it leaves Daylesford,
the walk will take an anticlockwise route, mainly on tracks, with a few short, sharp hills (maximum of 100m up and down).
We’ll visit the Blowhole, blasted out by miners to divert the stream, so they could pan for gold, and other mine sites, as well
as three mineral springs.
DECEMBER
Sun 2 Dec
CATHEDRAL RANGE
NORTHERN CIRCUIT
MH
Walk area: Cathedral Range State Park
150km NE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Nick
15km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Walking the Northern circuit of the impressive 7km Cathedral Range just north of Buxton. Walk starts from Cooks Mill and
covers The Cathedral, Little Cathedral, The Farm Yard, North and South Jaw Bones. Good views of the surrounding
country and of the Sugarloaf Peak at the southern end of the range (walk early next year). Walk grade is MH but there are
some hard sections such as a steep climb and a rocky ridge. Walk offers a chance to do some Geocaching for those
interested.
Sun 9 Dec
Summer Sunrise Walk
E
Lyn
YARRA BEND - ABBOTSFORD
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
4 km E
9km
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.
Sun 9 Dec
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
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.
Wed 12 Dec
MAROONDAH RESERVOIR
PARK
Walk area: Healesville
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Glenys
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
65km NE
7 km
N
A variety of trails wind through the Park leading to the dam wall and the lookout area. There is also a 3km walk to
Donnellys Weir. As this is the Christmas walk please bring a treat to share at lunch time. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45a.m.
Sun 16 Dec
HISTORICAL & LEAFY
SUBURBS WALK
Walk area: City Banyule
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Dorothy
10km
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
5km NE
Ivanhoe has a long history and we shall see some of this – including trees, parklands and hidden byways. As this is the
last walk before Xmas, bring along a small plate for a picnic afternoon tea (inside option if wet). Meet at Flinders Street
Station at 9.15am.
Sun 16 Dec
*RAZORBACK-LOWER
CHADWICK TRACKS CIRCUIT
M
Walk area: Lerderderg SP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Joslin
13 km
Max walkers 12
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
X
Starting at Square Bottle Tk, descend Razorback Tk to the Lerderderg River (320 descent over 4.4km). Then walk along
the river for 1km to McKenzie Camp. Return via McKenzie Tk & Lower Chadwick Tks (200m climb in the initial 1km, then
along the ridge) Finally a 140m climb to the Mt Blackwood fire tower before returning to the Square Bottle Tk.
* This walk is a preview for the 2013 Federation Day Walk.
Wed 19 Dec
27 Dec 12 –
5 Jan 13
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Presentation of club awards and Christmas Party. Bring a plate of goodies to
share. BYO alcohol; soft drinks provided.
MITCHELL RIVER NATIONAL
PARK et al BC
M
Ken
Walk area: Mitchell River NP & further afield (weather
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
dependent)
350km E
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Initially basecamping in the Mitchell River NP with daywalking and river exploration in this area. May then move further
afield to a more remote location for further daywalking, depending upon weather conditions and time availability.
Monday 31
December
NEW YEAR’S EVE WALK AND
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
E
Walk area: Merri Creek
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Catherine r
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
8 km
X
Meet at 6.15pm for a circular walk along Merri Creek. Pop the folding chair and esky in the car boot along with a bottle of
champagne and some treats to share. Following the walk we have found a great place to pop the champagne corks, settle
comfortably into our folding chairs and watch the dazzling 9.00 pm Melbourne Fireworks over the city skyline! Come and
join the fun! Meet at Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill, Melway 2D C3 - near Quarries Park at 6.15pm
JANUARY
Sun 6 Jan
Summer Sunrise
BRIGHTON TO SANDRINGHAM
Walk area: Bayside
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
15km SE
E
Lyn
12km
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Meet on the foreshore at the end of North Road Brighton (Melways 67C7) in time for a 6am start. Free parking on the
street at the end of North Rd or in Brandon Cl. 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.
Sun 13 Jan
ROCKBEARE PARK
E
Walk area: Ivanhoe
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Dorothy
Max walkers
Walking
distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
10km NW
10km
No
x
Rockbeare Park is an historic area, neglected for a long time, but restored as an urban park. Darebin Creek flows through
the park
Meet at Flinders Street station under the clocks at 9.15am. Train to Alphington station.
Sunday
13/1/2013
BAW BAW PLATEAU
WILDFLOWER WALK
Walk area: Baw Baw NP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
MH
Jim and Dorothy
15 km
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
120km E
Starting from Baw Baw village we will walk to Mt Baw Baw summit, then go cross country to Howitt Hill and follow the ridge
line across Talbot Plains, Wombat Flat, picking up the Alpine Walking Track before the end of the plateau. We will follow
this track back to Mount Saint Phillack, returning to the village via Currawong and MacMillans Flat. Moslty off track,
navigation skills required, or a good chance to practise them, many short ups and downs all day. This is the time when the
wild flowers should be at their best. Due back in Melbourne 8pm.
Wed 16 Jan
Sun 20 Jan
CLUB BBQ Alexandra Gardens, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
From 6.30pm. BYO food and drink. Walk sheets will be available.
MORNING EXCURSION TO
BLACKBURN:
The Arts And Crafts Villa
Movement
Walk area: Blackburn
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Marian
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
17 kms East
7km
The craftsman bungalows of designer and builder, Algernon Elmore (1882-1961) relate in particular aesthetic and
functional ways to the Blackburn landscape when it was a rural suburb 1910-1929. The story/walk includes "The Paddock",
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Gardiner’s Creek, artists of the Heidelberg School and conservation concerns in this suburban
idyll. Please note : we will catch the 7.56 am train from Glenferrie Station. Bring Morning Tea to share. Return from
Blackburn Station at approx. 11am. Don’t forget your MYKI Card.
Sun 20/1
MT DONNA BUANG TO MT
BOOBYALLA AND ENVIRONS
M
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
David
Max walkers 15
80 km E
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
12-16
km
No X
Tracks around Mt Donna Buang were destroyed by fires on Black Saturday 2009, many have disappeared completely,
some now firebreaks. After 4 years we will see what regeneration has taken place. It is intended that we walk from Mt
Donna Buang to Mt Boobyalla and on to Boobyalla Saddle. From here, depending on the state of the tracks, we may walk
to The Knobs and return or follow roads skirting Watts Creek Reference area. Total climbing will be about 400 m.
Thur –Mon
24-28 Jan
COBBERAS RANGE COWOMBAT FLAT PC
Walk area: The Cobberas, Alpine NP
450 km E
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
H
Robyn
Max walkers 8
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
This will be a walk of discovery in some of Victoria’s most scenic high country, including climbing Mt. Cobberas No 1
(1835m) where, if the weather is clear, we should have some spectacular views of the Main Range (Mt. Kosciusko and the
Victorian Alps (Bogong High Plains) . We will look for the source of the Murray at Cowombat Flat and at this time of the
year we should see many wildflowers on route.
Sat 26 - Mon
28 Jan
AUST DAY LONG WEEKEND
WALHALLA / RAWSON
VILLAGE BC
Walk area: Baw Baw NP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM M
Jan Clark
Max walkers 20
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
170km E
Details to be finalised following preview. Overnight accommodation at Rawson Village. Various walk possibilities: St
Gwinear to Mt Erica & Mushroom Rocks, Walhalla via Poverty Point and AAWT. Walhalla Goldfield Railway & exploration
of Walhalla. Walkers must be prepared for sudden changes in weather in alpine conditions (Last time it snowed in Jan)
FEBRUARY
Sun 3 Feb
CHERRY LAKE
E
Walk area: Western suburbs
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Dorothy
10km
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Walk includes Cherry Lake, 100 steps and a beach walk. We will travel by 903 Smartbus and by train. Meet at Flinders
Street Station at 9.15am.
Sun 3 Feb
DANDENONG RANGES
M
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges National Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Roger
Max walkers 20
43 km E
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
X
15.6 km
No
This circuit walk of the summit of Mt Dandenong links two large sections of the National Park, visits Olinda Falls, Mt
Dandenong Arboretum and two of the best viewpoints overlooking Melbourne. Starting from Olinda, the route circuits the
Olinda Golf Course and passes the National Rhododendron Gardens before dropping down to Doreys Bridge over the
Olinda Creek. It’s up hill all the way after that (200+m over 3km) to lunch at the half way point on top of Mt Dandenong.
The return route takes in Burkes Lookout and passes the Channel 10 transmission tower before dropping down into
Dandenong Creek and, from there, back up to Olinda.
Saturday
9 February
TRAMWAYS WALK
H
Walk area: Yarra Ranges State Forest, nr Warburton
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
80 kms E
Robyn
Max walkers 10
> 22
km
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure
Yes
X
No
This walk has been classified as a hard walk due to the distance travelled and some steep sections en route. Part of the
walk will be along old timber tram tracks logging companies used to take timber to the sawmills located in the bush near
Warburton and Powelltown. Evidence of the logging days are seen as we pass old mill sites. We will walk through forests
of myrtle beech and mountain ash.
Sun 10 Feb
Summer Sunrise
SANDRINGHAM TO RICKETTS
POINT
E
Lyn
12km
Walk area: Bayside
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
15km SE
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
Meet on the foreshore at the end of Bay Road Sandringham (Melways 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.
Wed 13 Feb
RUFFEY LAKEWESTERFOLDS
Walk area: Doncaster-Templestowe
Suburban
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
E
Elenor
12 km
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No N
Walk the trails through Ruffey Lake Park and follow Ruffey Creek to the Yarra, then on to Westerfolds. Car shuffle may be
required. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
Sun 17 Feb
STARLING GAP HISTORICAL
FOREST WALK
Walk area: Yarra Ranges
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Bernie
12 km
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
X
75 km East
See mighty mountain ash trees. Tree cover and the altitude should provide some relief from summer conditions. Walking
trails reveal waterfalls and show the route of an old logging-industry tramline.
Wed 20 Feb
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Sat-Sun 23- MOUNTAINEER CREEK PC
24 Feb
Walk area: Eildon National Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
M
Ken
25km
Max walkers 10
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
150 km NE
Starting at Wallaby Bay, follow lake shore and then Mountaineer Creek Track (hills up and down) to overnight camping
area on Lake Eildon (toilets, water available). Return via Station Creek, Devass Gully and Blowhard Spur Tracks (steep
downhill).
MARCH
Sun 3 Mar
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY:
Combing the Littoral On the
Coastal Artists’ Trail
Walk area: Bayside
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
21 km SE
EMM
Marian Letcher
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Up to 17km
No X
Discover our cultural and environmental heritage whilst cleaning up the shoreline on the Coastal Artists’ Trail between
Mentone and Brighton. We are leaving from the tram terminus corner of Cotham/ Glenferrie Roads at 7.37 am for tram trip
to Malvern station. The journey continues by train to Mentone station and then a longish walk along the foreshore between
Mentone and Brighton; returning home by train and tram from Middle Brighton station. Please note that this is a long
walk/cleanup, however we will have breaks; including one at Rickett's Point tea house, if desired. There are also optingout points at Sandringham (save 7 kms) and Brighton Beach (save 4 kms) for train connection home.Bring usual
bushwalking gear, stout gardening gloves and lunch. Frequent collection points for disposal of rubbish bags. Don’t forget
your MYKI Card
Fri-Mon
8-11 March
PRESIDENTS WEEKEND.
MT HOTHAM
ACCOMMODATION BC Labour Day Weekend
E-H
Walk area: Victorian Alps—Mt Hotham region
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Joslin
Max walkers --
Walking distance:
Various
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
400km NE
An opportunity to do sections of iconic Victorian Alps walks as day walks. All walks are return walks. Range of walks,
depending on the availability of leaders, include:
 Mt Feathertop via the Razorback. Start/finish at Diamantina Hut. Distance 22km. Grade MH. 7-9 hrs of walking.
Beautiful views all the way. More or less level, with a few steepish pinches on the way to Federation Hut. Breathtaking
views from the site of the Tom Kneen memorial cross near the base of Feathertop for those who don’t feel they can ascend
to the summit.
 Dibbins Hut Start/finish at the Mt Loch carpark. Distance 20km. Grade MH. 7-9 hrs of walking. 700m descent to
Dibbins Hut in the last 1km (and up again for the return). Views all the way. Those who do not want to make the
descent/ascent can wait on the ridge above Dibbins Hut. Possibility to turn the walk into a circuit walk, returning via Red
Robin Mine (strenuous uphill all the way out of the Cobunga Gap back to the Mt Loch carpark). Distance: 22km. Grade H.
8-10 hrs of walking.
 Mt Lock. E return walk of 7km.
 Aqueduct Trail / Cobungra Ditch Walk. 12.5km EM along the water race (car shuffle) or M return walk of 18km
 Mt Tabletop return. Star/finish at JB Hut. Distance 12m. Grade M. 5-6hrs of walking. Climbs both coming and going.
Or perhaps Precipice Plain. Start/Finish at Dinner Plain. Distance 18km. Grade M. 6-7 hrs of walking.
 The Twins. Start/finish at Mt Hotham-Dargo Rd turnoff. The steep climb of about 400m to The Twins is rewarded by
spectacular and completely unobstructed views in every direction. Distance 10km. Grade EM+. 3-4hrs of walking.
ACCOMMODATION: Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights at APEA Lodge. Bunk style rooms, some double. Communal
kitchen, sitting and dining room and sauna. BYO food, bedding, bath towels etc. Cost: $32ph per night. Firm booking and
payment required by February club meeting.
Mon 11-Wed
20 March
WESTERN ARTHURS PC
H
Walk area: South West National Park, Tasmania
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Ray
72km
Max walkers 6-8 Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Rugged pack carry, difficult but spectacular walking in glacial formed peaks, lakes and wilderness. For fit and experienced
walkers only. Do this and then continue on to the Overland Track for some relatively easy walking!
Sun 17 Mar
BELLS BEACH AND
IRONBARK BASIN
Walk area: Surf Coast
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Lyn
12km
Max walkers 25
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
100km SW
Walk 4km along the sand at low tide from Bells Beach below the cliffs to the end of Addiscot Beach. Then climb 100m and
follow paths through heathland and forest of the Ironbark Basin Reserve. Finish along the clifftop path back to Bells.
Wed 20
March
CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Vagabond published
Fri 22- Sun
31 March
OVERLAND TRACK PC
MH
Walk area: Cradle Mountain NP, Tasmania.
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Chris
65km
Max walkers 6
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No
X
Classic pack carry through the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Starting at Cradle Mountain and
finishing at Lake St Clair. Minimum 6 days pack carry plus some side trips. NB finishes on Easter Sunday.
Sun 24 Mar
LONDON BRIDGE TO
PEARSE’S BEACH
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park
100 km South
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Catherine
14 km
Max walkers 15 Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
No X
A walk along the Mornington Peninsula Coastal Track: rugged coastline, jagged cliffs, fascinating rock formations, tidal
rock pools, sand dunes, calcarenite bluffs, coastal scrub, ocean beaches, historical points of interest, panoramic views.
Please note – some beach walking. Car shuttle required.
Sun 31 Mar
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.
ADVANCE NOTICES
Sat-Sun
4-5 May
MYSTERY WEEKEND
E-M
Walk area: This is a secret until you get there!
Mystery – max 3
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
hours drive
Dorothy
Max walkers na
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
x No
The weather in May might be kind to us. You will be given information on how to get there, the theme for the weekend,
what to bring and food to share closer to the time. Apart from that all is unknown until it happens. We will be camping
somewhere, there will be a large tent to fit everyone to have meals in. Walks will be close to the campsite (hopefully) and
you will have fun – that is compulsory! Small fee to cover cost of hiring tent etc.
October
TBA
GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK
– canoeing the Glenelg River
Walk area: Lower Glenelg NP
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Leader wanted
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
400km SW
Stage 2 of the GSWW. We hire canoes which are delivered to Moleside campsite on the Glenelg River. The next 3 nights
are spent paddling downstream and camping on the banks of the Glenelg. Destination is the town of Nelson. Can be
combined with walking a section of the GSWW. Canoe training day to be arranged.
Sun 26 May MACEDON RANGES CIRCUIT
Walk area: Mount Macedon
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
EM
Sandra
12kms
Max walkers 15
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
x No
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.
June TBA
WYPERFELD PC
Walk area: Wyperfeld National Park
400km NW
Distance/direction from Melbourne:
MH
Jim
Max walkers
Walking distance:
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
X No
Expressions of interest sought.
MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE
The walks 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
For further information on any of the walks, or if you would like to suggest or offer a walk, please
contact the Walks Coordinators
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
Club Meetings: Phyllis Hore Room next to Kew Library off Cotham Rd, Kew, from 7:30pm for 8:00pm
 To join a walk, book (up to 8 weeks in advance) by adding your name and details on the appropriate walk
sheet at Club meetings, or after the last preceding meeting by contacting the Walk Leader. If you later
wish to cancel, please advise the Leader promptly.
 Be familiar with our Club’s “Overdue Walks Procedure” - refer to the Members Handbook for full details.
The last page of this program explains your responsibility as a walker.
 Be adequately fit and suitably clothed and equipped for your walks. If you are not, the Walk Leader has
the right to refuse your participation in the walk.
 Any medical condition that could affect you during the walk must be advised to the Walk Leader (in
confidence) before leaving Melbourne.
 Keep to the spirit of our Club’s Code of Ethics (refer to Section 15 of the Member’s Handbook).
 Visitors must pay the Walk Leader $5 per day of walking, to a limit of $15 for three or more days.