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
Date: Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Future
| Wed 19 Aug | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 23 Aug | BWV – WALK INTO HISTORY | n/a |
Walk area: Powelltown Max walkers 12 Walking distance: n/a km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km E Overdue Walks Procedure No\\
Track clearing on the Walk into History Track coordinated by BWV. 12 people needed to meet at the DSE workcentre
Powelltown for a lecture at 8.45 am. Light pruning with secateurs. Muddy if wet. Wear good boots.
| Sun 23 Aug | BARWON RIVER | EM |
Walk area: Geelong Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km SW Walking distance: 14km
Max walkers 25 Overdue Walks Procedure No\\
Shared paths along both sides of the river through a mixture of native forest, grasslands and formal parks. Includes the
Balyang Sanctuary, the aborigines winter campsite Yollinko Park, and Buckley Falls.
| Fri - Sun 28 - 30 Aug | MT BUFFALO – BIG WALK TRACK | MH |
Walk area: Mt Buffalo Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 22-30km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 320km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The Big Walk means we follow a track from the bottom to the top. In some sections we hit the sealed road for very small
sections. Camp at Lake Catani and hopefully do a good side-trip somewhere around there. Snow shoes may not be required as the altitude is not too high, and it’s later in the season, but sections could be slippery and muddy, and
weather conditions can still be extreme. Be prepared for this.
| Sun 30 Aug | WERRIBEE GORGE | M |
Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 13km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The usual Werribee Gorge circuit but with a new 4 km return track 220 metres up to a basalt capped hill (The Island).
Interesting geology and spectular views. Short section of rock scrambling beside Werribee River.
| Sat 5 Sep | GPS BASICS | n/a |
Walk area: Melbourne Max walkers 6 Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Melbourne based. Similar to July 19 course.Covers the theory basics followed by practice in the local suburban streets.
Brings knowledge level to where you can cope with a bush based exercise.
| Sun 6 Sep | BLACKWOOD – RUTH’S GULLY CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Blackwood Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 18km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 85km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk involves some steep climbing and descent on and off formed tracks, two river crossings and some off track
sections. Good views and picturesque gullies.
| Sun 6 Sep | BOAR GULLY: GRASS TREE WALK | EM |
Walk area: Brisbane Ranges Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 79km West Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Grass trees, old slate quarries, good views and a little gorge. Total climbing 300m.
| Wed 9 Sep | RUFFEY CREEK TRAIL | E |
Walk area: Templestowe Max walkers - Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 30km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Commencing at Ruffey Lakes Reserve, Victoria Street, Doncaster, we will follow the Ruffey Creek Trail around the park,
then along the trail to Finns Reserve and Westerfolds Park on Yarra Trail and return. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45
a.m.
| Sun 13 Sep | SHERBROOKE/FERNY CREEK SHOW | E |
Walk area: Ferny Creek Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 30km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting from Ferny Creek, we shall do a walk in Sherbrooke Forest in the morning. Then after lunch a visit to Ferny
Creek Spring Show, always a plant lovers delight. Plants for sale too. Bring boots and stick as the forest will (hopefully)
be wet underfoot.
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| Sat-Sun 12-13 Sep | MT BUANGOR BC: | E-MH |
Walk area: Mt Cole State Forest, near Beaufort Max walkers 12 (MH) 20 (EM) Walking distance: See details
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km West Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A weekend in Beaufort with walks suitable for walkers of all levels. 4 walks planned (2 Saturday, 2 Sunday):
outcrops past Raglan Falls up Cave Hill to sub-alpine forest. The descent is through a gorgeous gully. Distance 17km (M 7hrs) or 21km (MH 8.5hrs), depending on whether we include the Mt Buangor summit (steep climb/descent; 4km return).
dramatic The Cave rock overhang. Fair amount of climbing (total 500m) 5-6hrs walking.
listed alluvial gold site of Baxter Gully and along a ridge along the edge of State forest with views over farmland.
waterfalls.
There is the option of a further easy walk in the forest near Beaufort lake for those Easy level walkers who do not have to rush back to Melbourne on the Sunday afternoon. Wide choice of hotel & motel accommodation for walkers who don’t want to camp.
| Sat-Sun 12-13 Sep | BWV –GRAMPIANS Track clearing | n/a |
Walk area: Grampians Max walkers _ Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Track clearing on Saturday with a day walk on the Sunday. The exact location has not yet been decided. Saturday night
BBQ. This event usually attracts a lot of members from the west of the state, Mildura, Warrnambool, etc.
| Mon 14 Sep | GPS ADVANCED | n/a |
Walk area: N/A Max walkers 6 Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: -Overdue Walks Procedure No
A couple of Club experts will introduce you to the intracacies of electronic data input. Venue and timing will be finalised
when participants and instructors are finalised. It will be a couple of hours at someone’s home. PC, internet access will
be required. If interested put your name down and time will be negotiated.
| Wed 16 Sep | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Bernie Keating – Walking the Larapinta
| Thu – Sun 17 – 20 Sep | MT.WILLS/MT.BOGONG | MH |
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: ? km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 300km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An exploratory trip up the Omeo Highway by vehicle then to the Mt. Wills turn off and the Alpine Walking Track.
Hopefully stay at the Mt. Wills hut site, dependent on weather conditions. Then continue up the Omeo Highway past
Mitta Mitta to find the track to the Hollow Hut Site about 5 kilometres north east of Michell Hut on Mt. Bogong. If
successful then possibly a climb to Mt. Bogong. All dependent on weather and road conditions.
| Sun 20 Sep | BELLARINE RAIL TRAIL: DRYSDALE TO QUEENSCLIFF | M |
Walk area: Bellarine Peninsula Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 17km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 94km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk is predominately a gentle descent, passing through a variety of rural landscapes and remnant stands of
sheaoks and other indigenous vegetation. A cursory glance around Queenscliff, or enjoy a cuppa, before boarding the
2.45 pm train for the return journey to Drysdale. $12 train fare is required.
| Wed 23 Sep | ARTHURS SEAT SP | M |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km S Overdue Walks Procedure No
A Wednesday M grade walk from Dromana, along Two Bays Walking Track, enjoying views, open Woodlands, waterfalls
and gardens of the Arthurs Seat SP. Meet at Jim’s House – no parking problems and do an easy fast drive via the
Eastern, Scoresby and Mornington Freeways (note tolls apply to the Scoresby portion).
| Sun 27 Sep | JOHNS HILL | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong foothills Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 52km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
A combination of road reserve, gentle forest walking tracks and very quiet country roads. The walk crosses the Puffing
Billy Railway line several times. Views of Cardinia and Silvan Reservoirs. Total climbing 335m.
| Sat-Sun 26-27 Sep | BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY | - |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne. n/a Overdue Walks Procedure No
Your opportunity to help our parks recover from the effects of the fires
Conservation Activity. Varying tasks depending on location, including material cartage, step building, track
marking, track clearing, construction and installation of signage, rubbish pickup, track mapping by GPS.
The exact area in which we will work is yet to be determined: Condons Track Badger Weir Lake
Mountain Phantom Falls Kepples Falls Morleys Track Maroondah Reservoir area Beeches Walk
circuit Goldfields tracks at McMahons Creek Other areas to be advised.
Make a commitment NOW to come for one day or both days.
| Mon-Sun 28 Sep-11 Oct | WILD BASE CAMP # 4 VICTORIA & NSW | E-H |
Walk area: North West Victoria and South West New South Wales Max walkers 10 Walking distance: km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Visit a number of National Parks in North West Victoria and South West New South Wales over a 1 to 2 week period.
Wyperfield NP, Murray Sunset NP, Hattah Kulkyne NP and Mungo NP. All with a series of walks with varying distances
and grades to suit everyone. Visit the World Heritage area at Mungo NP. Choose your National Park and meet up with
others or do the whole trip.
| Sun 4 Oct | KEILOR PUB RIDE | M |
Walk area: Maribyrnong River Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 63km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
We’ll head downstream along Southbank, cross to Docklands then along Footscray Road to the Maribyrnong River. Then
it’s upstream to Brimbank Park and on to the Keilor Pub where we’ll have lunch. We’ll then ride back around the top of
Brimbank Park and east along the Ring Road path to Melrose Drive, then on-road to the Moonee Ponds Creek Path to
return to Southbank. There are a few steepish hills but none too long.
PLEASE NOTE: EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS THIS DAY
| Sun 4 Oct | WHISKEY-NOLAN-KANGAROO TRACKS CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Lerderderg Gorge Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 15 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A circuit walk starting and finishing where O’Briens Road meets Whiskey Creek Tk. This Whiskey Creek circuit is north
of the one I led in July, but includes the Kenworthy Tk (going down it this time—ie very steep descent). Then walk north
along the water race. Steep climb at Kangaroo TK. Then an undulating walk. Typical Lerderderg country.
| Sat 10 Oct | BUNGAL FOREST | M |
Walk area: Little Forest via Bacchus Marsh, near Brisbane Ranges NP Max walkers 12 Walking distance:16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting at the south boundary of Little Forest this walk follows 4WD tracks for about half its distance and then tracks
along the bank of the east branch of the Moorabool River back to complete a circuit. Some height attained in the first half
presenting views over the Moorabool river and surrounding countryside. Former gold mining area with old mine workings
and mullock heaps to be seen along the way. A small creek crosses the track near the start of the walk that might require
an ankle deep crossing.
| Sun 11 Oct | BEND OF ISLANDS - WATSONS CREEK | M |
Walk area: As above Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 45km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This walk includes much off track, some of it rough & with luck wet feet might be encountered (creek crossings). Some quiet country roads. Enjoy exploring more of this wonderful spot.
| Wed 14 Oct | ALTONA – WILLIAMSTOWN | E |
Walk area: Port Phillip Bay Coastal Trail Max walkers - Walking distance: 11km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km SW Overdue Walks Procedure No
Public transport walk – Meet on Platform 3 at Parliament Station at 9.10 am to catch the 9.23 am Werribee train to
Altona. Times for those who want to catch this train at other stations will be shown on the walk sheet.
We will walk along the Altona foreshore and Kororoit Creek to the Jawbone Conservation Reserve and then onto Point
Gellibrand, where there is some interesing history and geology. Return by train from Williamstown to the city.
Note – Public transport walk so willl not meet at Victoria Par and you will lneed to purchase Zone 1 daily of Seniors
Daily.
| Sun 18 Oct | DAYLESFORD AND HEPBURN SPRINGS | M |
Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 17km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 108km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
A walk in an old gold mining area. Starting from Lake Daylesford, this follows a water race and some old mines and onto
Hepburn springs before returning to Daylesford. Some climbing – 350m.
| Sat-Sun 17-18 Oct | BWV –STRONACH’s CAMP Track maintenance | - |
Walk area: Baw Baw National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Part of Bushwalking Victoria’s conservation program. North end of Baw Baw NP, where the Alps Walking Track crosses
the Thomson Valley road.
| Sat-Sun 17-18 Oct | WILSONS PROM Sealers Cove Circuit | H |
Walk area: Wilsons Promontory N.P. Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 36km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
One of the classic Wilsons Promontory walks. Meet at the TIDAL RIVER PARK Headquarters on Saturday morning at
9.00 am.
| Wed 21 Oct | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Alfred Eiden – Eco-system of the Al Asfar Lake – Saudi Arabia
| Sun 25 Oct | GREEN’S BUSH AND CAPE SCHANK | M |
Walk area: Cape Schanck Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 88km SE Overdue Walks Procedure -
A walk commencing in open pasture near the town of Rosebud, then through coastal heath land and the cool forests of
Lightwood Creek Valley. Arriving at Bushranger’s Bay the walk then follows the cliff top to Cape Schanck. A car shuffle
will be required. There are about 250 metres of climbing.
| Sat-Sun 24-25 Oct | BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY | - |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Your opportunity to help our parks recover from the effects of the fires
Conservation Activity. Varying tasks depending on location, including material cartage, step building, track
marking, track clearing, construction and installation of signage, rubbish pickup, track mapping by GPS.
The exact area in which we will work is yet to be determined: Condons Track Badger Weir Lake
Mountain Phantom Falls Kepples Falls Morleys Track Maroondah Reservoir area Beeches Walk
circuit Goldfields tracks at McMahons Creek Other areas to be advised.
Make a commitment NOW to come for one day or both days.
| Wed 28 Oct | 4TH WEDNESDAY WALK | EM - M |
Walk area: Max walkers - Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure -
| Sat-Tues 31 Oct-3 Nov | 3 CRAGGY PEAKS | M-H |
Walk area: Alpine NP – Mt Speculation area Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 42km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting at King Hut this walk spans 3 days/2 nights and takes in three apline peaks; Mt Koonika, Mt Speculation and Mt
Cobbler. Camps will be at Mt Speculation summit (weather permitting) and Lake Cobbler. Option of staying a third night
at the start point at King Hut campground allowing for a leisurely trip home on Cup Day.
Track notes suggest some scrambling and a small amount of pack-hauling may be required to make Mt Koonika summit.
| Sun 1 Nov | GELLIBRAND HILL | E |
Walk area: Woodlands Historical Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 28km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
Regenerating woodlands, redgums and native grasslands. Total climbing 120m. Views over Melbourne and the airpor.
A chance to visit the restored historic Woodlands Homestead.
| Sat 7 Nov | GPS IN THE BUSH | n/a |
Walk area: N/A Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure No
Particularly for those who have done the Club courses in July and September, you will get an opportunity to apply skills
in a real bush situation. Hopefully this will lead to Leaders devising walks that use GPS as the major navigation
technique.
| Sun 8 Nov | PORTSEA OCEAN BEACH TO PEARSE’S BEACH | EM |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S Overdue Walks Procedure No
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 shuttle required.
| Wed 11 Nov | CITY PARKS | E |
Walk area: Melbourne CBD Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: n/a Overdue Walks Procedure No
Come and enjoy a fascinating tour of some of Melbournes parks. They don’t call us the Garden State for nothing; and
despite the dry conditions of the past few years our parks are still looking great.
| Sun 15 Nov | UPPER YARRA GOLDFIELDS | EM |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges N.P. Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
This pleasant bush circuit walk of approximately 12 kilometres commences at the Big Peninsula Tunnel Camp in the
Yarra Ranges N.P. some 15 kilometres east ofWarburton. Along the tracks we will see evidence of old gold mine shafts,
a wide water race and other mining activities of the past. Afternoon tea or a beer will be enjoyed at an original Aussie
Pub ‘The Reefton’ in McMahons Creek.
| Wed 18 Nov | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dorothy Dhaeze – Kakadu and Northern Australia adventures.
| Sat 21 Nov | TRAMWAYS WALK IN THE YARRA | H |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 10 Walking distance: >22km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 kms NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
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 22 Nov | TANGLEFOOT WALKING TRACK | M |
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest Nearest town: Healesville Max walkers -25 Walking distance: 16.5 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 84km E
Traverses western side of Mt Tanglefoot, passing through moist gullies that form the headwaters of Sylvia Creek. Rich
variety of forest types including mountain ash and myrtle beech. Descent of 300m over 4 km and ascent of 250m over
3.5km
| Sat-Mon 21-23 Nov | TARRA BULGA NP MT WORTH SP | E-EM |
Walk area: Tarra Bulga National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: <14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Postponed in March, Tarra-Bulga National Park, nestled in the Strzelecki Ranges, was spared the ravages of recent
bushfires and is home to mountain ash, messmate, blackwood, beautiful fern gullies, ancient myrtle beeches and cool
temperate rainforests; the perfect backdrop for a number of walks, ranging from an easy 720 m Fern Gully Nature Walk,
to a full day’s walk on Sunday. Rustic cabins at Fernholme, Tarra Valley Tourist Park have been booked, approximate
cost $60; alternatively, camping facilities available. A picturesque walk in the Mt Worth State Park, on the western rim of
the Strzelecki Ranges, on our homeward journey on Monday will complete our long weekend.
| Sat 28 Nov | BIRD WATCHING BRAESIDE | E |
Walk area: Braeside Metropolitan Park Max walkers - Walking distance:- km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 25km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk will take place at Braeside Metropolitan Park which is the habitat for at least 150 species of birds. The park is a
popular area for walking and birdwatching groups. Bird walk in the morning followed by lunch and then Bird calls in the
afternoon. Please bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have one.
| Sun 29 Nov | THE TUNNEL | M |
Walk area: Wombat State Forest Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 15km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 83km NW Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk will start at the picnic ground down the hill from the Blackwood Caravan Park. There is a small charge to enter
the reserve. From the picnic ground we walk via Shaws Lake to golden Point Road and then on Tunnel Road Track to
the Lerderderg River. Return via Byers Back Track – an old water race. There a couple of steep hills to climb. Bring a
thermos and something to eat for afternoon tea at the Shaws Lake Picnic Ground.
| Tue-Mon 1 Dec-7 Dec | WILD BASE CAMP #5 THE COBBERAS | Various |
Walk area: Alpine N.P. – East Gippsland Max walkers 15 Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 450km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Situated where the straight bit of the Victorian border meets the Murray River, is some of the best walking country in
Victoria. The 1800 metre plus Cobberas No 1 and 2,and Moscow Peak, Rams Horn, Tin Mine Falls, Cowombat Flat ,
nearby McKillops Bridge, Little River Gorge/Falls, Buchan Caves, Snowy River NP beckon. So much to see- so little time.
| Sun 13 Dec | DAREBIN PARKLANDS – REPAT. HOSPITAL | EM |
Walk area: Heidelberg Max walkers _ Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km N Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is a continuation of a walk held earlier this year in which only part of the Heidelberg area was covered. We shall
finish off by including the Darebin Parklands and the Repatriation Hospital.
| Mar 2010 | TASMAN PENINSULA – DAY WALKS OR MULTI DAY WALK | E-M |
Walk area: Southern Tasmania Max walkers Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No
Expressions of Interest required for a trip to the Tasman Peninsula and the spectacular coastline offering fantastic
walking. Depending on numbers and interest it may be a series of day walks and/or a pack carry.
