Contact Us:
Boroondara Bushwalkers Inc.,
P.O. Box 355,
Kew Vic. 3101
MOBILE: 0403 721 451
Visitors since Feb 16, 2005:
Contact Us:
Boroondara Bushwalkers Inc.,
P.O. Box 355,
Kew Vic. 3101
MOBILE: 0403 721 451
Visitors since Feb 16, 2005:
Boroondara Bushwalkers
| Wed 20 Aug | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 24 Aug | BIG PATS CREEK - STARLING GAP | M |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers - Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km E Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
Return walk from Big Pats Creek to Starling Gap along the Walk to History Trail. It is along an old tramway and passes two hugh sawdust dumps.
| Sun 31 Aug | YARRA VALLEY | E |
Walk area: Bulleen Max walkers - Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km E Overdue Walks Procedure: No
This is an extension of the previous Yarra Valley walk, between Bulleen and Lower Plenty. With luck we may see a platypus again.
| Sun 31 Aug | LITTLE RIVER GORGE | M |
Walk area: Brisbane Ranges NP Max walkers - Walking distance: 17 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk follows tracks through Brisbane Ranges including the Little River Gorge and neighbouring gorges,. Includes off-track walking , rock-hopping and creek crossings and steep off-track sections to climb in and out of the gorges (250m each). This is Peregrine Falcon habitat so bring binoculars.
| Sat 6 Sep | WALK MANAGEMENT FORUM NO 1 |
''Walk area: N/A Max walkers 20 Walking distance: N/A
Distance/direction from Melbourne: N/A Overdue Walks Procedure No'
This Forum is for our active “General” category of Leader (75% of our leaders) - see the Walks Management Manual (WMM) on page 4 for definition.
A sheet will go out at the August Club Meeting – just tick if you can attend or ring Jim and you will get a specific invite a few days before the Forum indicating the venue. The Agenda broadly is to familiarise as many as possible of our active Leaders with the WMM and talk about how it can be improved to help leaders do their job better.
If your name is not on the list, don’t panic, it is either because you haven’t been an active leader recently or you are not categorised as a general leader – eg urban or advanced. Other Forums will be scheduled soon to address your situation.
| Sat-Sun 6-7 Sept | SEARCH & RESCUE EXERCISE - BSAR | H |
Walk area:Location TBA Max walkers - Walking distance: -km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No
BSAR – Bushwalkers Search and Rescue is having an exercise weekend for all those Bushwalking Victoria members who are search and rescue qualified. This is a perfect opportunity for all the club Search and Rescue volunteers to update their skills and also have an enjoyable weekend. As part of the exercise there will be a Rogaine activity conducted over the weekend.
| Sun 7 Sept | WELSH VILLAGE | M |
Walk area: Castlemaine Max walkers: 22 Walking distance: 15 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 114km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk is in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Region. We will see the Garfield waterwheel and remnants of the village named after the Welsh miners from the gold rush days as well as the Expedition Pass reservoir.
| Wed 10 Sept | HUGHESDALE TO EAST KEW | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: approx.15 km SE Nearest town: N/A
Walk area: Mostly along the old Outer Circle railway Max walkers N/A Walking distance: 12km
We will meet at Victoria Park East Kew as usual. We will travel by tram and train to the start of the walk at
Hughesdale Railway station. The walk will follow the old Outer Circle Railway through East Malvern, Burwood, and Camberwell to name a few of the suburbs we will pass through to finish at East Kew. You will require an All Day Zone 1 or a Seniors Daily Met ticket to travel on the tram and train.
| Sun 14 Sept | WILDFLOWER WALK | E |
Walk area: St Andrews/St. Andrews Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is a Dorothy Davies replacement. We shall visit several reserves in the Panton Hills/St. Andrews area looking at identifying and admiring the wildflowers. Some car travel between the reserves. Few of these reserves are well known and most are remarkably free from exotic weeds and plants. Reserves include Koos, Yirrip and Ironbark, Bunjil, Boomers and St. Andrews flora reserve. Assistance required at Kew to organise vehicles.
| Sun 14 Sept | MARYSVILLE LOOKOUTS | M |
Walk area: Marysville State Forest Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 95km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A mix of forest and tree fern gully tracks which passes Stevenson Waterfall and four lookouts with views over Marysvile. Overall a climb of 450 m, mostly fairly well graded with one steep sction, and a long descent with one steep section.
| Fri – Sun 12 – 14 Sept | MT.BOGONG VIA GRANITE
FLAT SPUR SNOW WALK | H |
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance 30km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350k NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A roundabout but easier approach to Mt. Bogong can be made via Trappers Creek Gap and Granite Flat Spur. This approach rejoins Eskdale Spur track about a kilometre above Michell Hut and then continues to the summit. The descent track will be decided on the day and will be dependent on weather conditions and snow depth. No car shuffle involved. For those snow walkers who want an easier option to the top of BOGONG.
| Wed 17 Sept | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 21 Sept | SHERBROOKE FOREST | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Hills, waterfalls, mountain ash, treeferns, lyrebirds. Plenty of ups and downs!
| Sun 21 Sept | GREEN GULLY BLACKWOOD | M |
''Walk area: Wombat State Forest Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 17 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk begins at the Blackwood recreation reserve. Walk to the Garden of St Erth via Skinners Rd and the Great Dividing Trail. Continue west past Fosters and McLaughlins lookout and then north along Green Gulley Track to Lerderderg Rd. Return along Lerderderg river
| Tues - Fri 23 -26 Sept | GREAT OCEAN WALK PC
STAGE 2: AIRE RIVER to GLENAMPLE | M |
''Walk area: Great Otway NP Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 55 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk No 1 led by Chris Completion of the PC started at Easter. Walk over 4 days starting at the Aire River and camping out for 3 nights. This section has spectacular scenery and visits Johanna beach, Moonlight Head, Milanesia beach, Ryans Den and Glenample Homestead. Waitlist only!
| Fri – Mon 26 -29 Sept | GREAT OCEAN WALK PC
STAGE 2: AIRE RIVER to GLENAMPLE | M |
Walk area: Great Otway NP Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 55 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk No 2 led by Nick. Completion of the PC started at Easter. Walk over 4 days starting at the Aire River and camping out for 3 nights. This section has spectacular scenery and visits Johanna beach, Moonlight Head, Milanesia beach, Ryans Den and Glenample Homestead. Waitlist only!
| Sun 28 Sept | MT EVELYN to SILVAN DAM | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong ranges Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Walk through mixed eucalypt forest typical of the northern end of the Dandenongs. Start and finish at Mt Eveyyn Reserve. Morning tead at Sylvan Dam probably with other company. Then our only demanding climb for the day (90m in 350m). Rest of the walk is gentle gradients with only very short steep sections.
| Sat – Sun 27 – 28 Sep | THE FORTRESS & CHIMNEY POTS PC | M |
Walk area: Southern Grampians Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 15 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 260 W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This should actually be a pleasant weekend if you’re comfortable rock scrambling. Spend half a day through the labyrinth of the Fortress cliffs in an area of the Grampians less visited. Wildflowers should be just coming out, not to mention spectacular views of surrounding cliffs. On the way home we’ll take a side-trip to the Chimney Pots. Water may be required to carry in.
| Sun 5 Oct | CONDONS TRACK | NA |
Bushwalking Victoria Track Clearing Project.
| Sun 5 Oct | OLINDA VALLEY | M |
Walk area: Olinda Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 46km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A circuit walk of the Olinda Valley commencing at Woolrich Lookout and then through the R.J. HAMER Aboretum. Walking on quiet tracks through native forests and returning on fire trails. Lots of bird life. 490 metres of climbing.
| Wed 8 Oct | MARIBYRNONG RIVERSIDE TRAIL | E |
Walk area: Aberfeldie-Dynon Road Max walkers - Walking distance:10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Western Suburbs Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk will commence at Aberfeldie and follow the Maribyrnong River southwards to Pipemakers Park and Museum and on to Dynon Road, then return. All on formed pathway. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Fri – Sun 10_12 Oct | MT.STIRLING CIRCUIT SNOW WALK PC | M/H |
Walk area: Mt. Stirling Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 20 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 170km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An ideal opportunity for someone who would like to experience snow walking and camping for the first time. For the cross country ski enthusiast Mt. Stirling offers more thatn 60km of maintained trails that run through beautiful forests of Alpine ash to snow gums then to the open areas of the summit of Mt. Stirling providing superb views of Victorias Alps. It’s a pity we can’t walk on them: our snow shoes will make us able to parallel the trails and go off track in an area with well marked and distinct trails. Even if a lack of snow we will still go ahead.
| Sun 12 Oct | LERDERDERG RIVER – COWAN TRACK CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Blackwood Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90 km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk commences at O’Briens Crossing, then follows the east bank of the Lerderderg River, returning to the start via Cowan Track. See old gold mining activity. And wildflowers. Some caution is required as the walk is close to the river bank in places.
| Wed 15 Oct | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sat-Sun -19 Oct | 2008 FEDERATION WEEKEND |
Walk area: Mt. Buangor & Langi Ghiran State Parks Max walkers — Walking distance: Various
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 180km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Hosted by the Ballarat Bushwlking and Outdoor Club and based at Beaufort, the 2008 Federation Weekend will focus on the Mt Cole area. It will include walks on the famous Beerimpmo Walk. There will be historically focused walks in Beaufort and the surrounding areas. This is a beautiful area to walk in. It is the first time this area has been used for Federation Walks. Participants will have sole use of the caravan park adjacent football oval and facilities for the weekend. Participants need to make their own way own way to Beaufort in time for walk registration.
| Sat 18 Oct | DINNER – KANZAMAN RESTAURANT | N/A |
Genevieve has again organised one of her popular restaurant evenings. This time dinner will be at a popular Lebanese restaurant – KANZAMAN situated at 458 Bridge Road, Richmond. Get in early for a great night out.
| Sun 26 Oct | SUGARLOAF RESERVOIR CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Sugarloaf Reservoir Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 k east Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
See where they propose to store the water from the Goulburn River. Attractive walk mainly through bush but a couple of reserves plus the dam wall. Views of water if we still have any! Slippery in parts if wet; poles useful. Some climbs but not challenging. Lots of wildlife including (alas) deer.
Ring before 7 pm – I would prefer email. I need someone to help organise walkers at Kew.
| Sun 2 Nov | YOU YANGS – FLINDERS PEAK AND BRANDING YARD TRAIL | E |
Walk area: You Yangs Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km south west Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A figure of eight walk with a 200 m climb to catch the view from Flinders Peak over the surrounding plains as far as Port Philip Heads and the tall buildings of Melbourne. Open forest and granite boulders. Walk will not proceed if the forecast maximum temperature is 30 or more.
| Sat - Tues 1 - 4 Nov | (Cup W/E) WILSONS PROMONTORY NORTHERN CIRCUIT PC | H |
Walk area: Wilsons Promontory National Park Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 57km
The Northern Circuit is the second cousin to the Southern Circuit but has beautiful bush and coastal scenery and is well worth the effort. Overnight stops are Lower Barry Creek, Tin Mine Cove and Johnny Souey Cove. Johnny Souey is the most remote and prettiest of all WP’s Outstation Camps. Walkers need to be prepared for wading through Chinaman Swamp if we have normal winter rain and significant rock srambling to Johnny Souey Cove if the track over the headland cannot be located. Meet at Prom entrance gate
| Tues 4 Nov | LONDON BRIDGE TO PEARSES BEACH | EM |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km south Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A walk along the Mornington Peninsula Coastal Track: rugged coastline, jagged cliffs, fascinating rock formations, tidal Rock pools, sand dunes, coastal scrub, ocean beaches, historical points of interest, panoramic views. Please note – some beach walking. Car shuffle required.
| Wed 12 Nov | LAUNCHING PLACE-WARBURTON | E |
Walk area: Launching Place-Warburton Max walkers - Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk will commence with a guided walk through Wanderslore, a Trust for Nature property, at Launching Place which is a natural bushland setting with walking tracks. Then we will follow the Lilydale Rail Trail between Launching Place and Warburton. Car shuffle required. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 16 Nov | HOVELLS CREEK AND CORIO BAY | E |
Walk area: North Geelong Max walkers N/A Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km south west Overdue Walks Procedure No
Hovell’s Creek enters Corio Bay at North Geelong. A walking trail extends the whole distance. Car shuffle may be necessary.
| Sun 16 Nov | GREENS BUSH & CAPE SCHANK | M |
Walk area: Cape Schank Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 88km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A walk commencing in open pasture near the town of Rosebud, then through coastal heathland and the cool forests of the Lightwood Creek Valley. Arriving at Bushrangers Bay the walk then follows the clifftop to Cape Schank. A car shuffle will be required. There is about 250 metres of climbing.
| Wed 19 Nov | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Tues-Fri 18 - 21/11 | WILD BASE CAMP NO 2
MT SAMARIA | E to M |
Walk area: Mt Samaria State Park Max walkers 12 Walking distance: - km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 140 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The second of our series, especially for those tempted to try the concept for the first time. Camping in tents in the Mt Samaria State Park ,some 30 km north of Mansfield. Lots of waterfalls, nice walks and lots of fun – all we need are eager walkers willing to give Wild Base Camps a go. Tom will demonstrate his expertise in identifying eucalypts. Do the full trip and come up on Tuesday evening or on Wednesday. Home Friday evening.
| Sun 23 Nov | BIG PATS CREEK – RICHARDS TRAMWAY | M |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers - Walking distance: 16 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65 km east Overdue Walks Procedure No
A return walk along an old tram line through gullies and forests in this area east of Warburton. Walking on well defined tracks. No water so ensure you bring your own.
| Sun 23 Nov | CASEY BIKE RIDE – RERINDA PARK TO BEACONSFIELD | M |
Walk area: Ride area in the City of Casey Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 46km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km south east Overdue Walks Procedure No\\
This ride ranges round the City of Casey taking in two attractive wetlands and the Wilson Botanic Park. There’s a bit of climbing, mainly in the northern section of the ride.
Meet at Flinders St. Station to catch the 9.11 am Pakenham train. Meet on the platform at the back of the train. Or catch at another station down the line if preferred.
If there are works on the Pakenham/Cranbourne line that Sunday another ride will be substituted. I will contact all those on the ride sheet if this happens.
| Fri – Mon 5 – 8 Dec | AAWT _ WALHALLA TO BAW BAW | M |
Walk area: Baw Baw Plateau Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 36 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 150km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The first section of the Australian Alps Walking Track revisited. Commencing at the historic gold mining town of Walhalla this section winds its way through mountain forests to the high undulating Baw Baw Plateau and the first taste of alpine Australia. Spend a half day touring Walhalla, an interesting memory from a bygone era, tour the gold mines, enjoy the scenic walking around the town. The next 3 days will be a fairly relaxed walk to the top of the plateau via O’Sheas Mill Site, Mt. Erica and Mt. St. Phillack.
| Sun 7 Dec | EARLY BIRDS BY THE BAY:
St. Kilda Beach and Albert Park Lake | E |
Walk area: Urban Coastal Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5 km south east Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet at the beach end of St. Kilda Pier in time for a 6 am sharp departure. We will watch the sun rise as we walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for cofee and raisin toast, then return via Albert Park Lake. You can go home for a nap, or stay on in St. Kilda to swim or shop at the Sunday market. Early bird all day parking for $5.00 in lower level of St. Kilda baths car park. Bring coins for the ticket machine.
| Sun 14 Dec | HISTORIC HEIDELBERG, PARKS BUILDINGS & ARTISTS | E |
Walk area: Eaglemont Max walkers N/A Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km north east Overdue Walks Procedure No
Apart from its association with the Heidelberg school of artists (Streeton and his crowd), Heidelberg has an Art deco town hall, examples of Walter Burley Griffin’s architecture, a housing estate by A.V. Jennings ( one of the first of its kind) as well as ample open spaces including Darebin Parklands with an indigenous trail. .
