''Walk area: As above Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16km\\

Walk area: Melbourne CBD Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: n/a Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 85km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes''\\

''Walk area: Mt Cole State Forest, near Beaufort Max walkers 12 (MH) 20 (EM) Walking distance: See details\\

''Walk area: Little Forest via Bacchus Marsh, near Brisbane Ranges NP Max walkers 12 Walking distance:16km\\

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 108km W Overdue Walks Procedure No''\\

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 88km SE Overdue Walks Procedure -''\\

Walk area: Max walkers - Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure -

''Walk area: N/A Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 10 km\\

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km E Overdue Walks Procedure No''\\

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 kms NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes''\\

''Walk area: Braeside Metropolitan Park Max walkers - Walking distance:- km\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Tue-Mon
1 Dec-7 Dec (:cell class=col2:)WILD BASE CAMP #5
THE COBBERAS (:cell class=col3:)Various (:tableend:) Walk area: Alpine N.P. – East Gippsland Max walkers 15 Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 450km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 13 Dec (:cell class=col2:)DAREBIN PARKLANDS – REPAT. HOSPITAL (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Heidelberg Max walkers _ Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km N Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Mar 2010 (:cell class=col2:)TASMAN PENINSULA – DAY WALKS OR MULTI DAY WALK (:cell class=col3:)E-M (:tableend:) Walk area: Southern Tasmania Max walkers Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 1 Nov (:cell class=col2:)GELLIBRAND HILL (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) Walk area: Woodlands Historical Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 28km W Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat 7 Nov (:cell class=col2:)GPS IN THE BUSH (:cell class=col3:)n/a (:tableend:) Walk area: N/A Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure No''\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 8 Nov (:cell class=col2:)PORTSEA OCEAN BEACH TO PEARSE’S BEACH (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 11 Nov (:cell class=col2:)CITY PARKS (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) Walk area: Melbourne CBD Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: n/a Overdue Walks Procedure No''\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 15 Nov (:cell class=col2:)UPPER YARRA GOLDFIELDS (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Yarra Ranges N.P. Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km E Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 18 Nov (:cell class=col2:)CLUB MEETING (:cell class=col3:)- (:tableend:) Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dorothy Dhaeze – Kakadu and Northern Australia adventures.

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat 21 Nov (:cell class=col2:)TRAMWAYS WALK IN THE YARRA (:cell class=col3:)H (:tableend:) Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 10 Walking distance: >22km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 kms NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 22 Nov (:cell class=col2:)TANGLEFOOT WALKING TRACK (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Toolangi State Forest Nearest town: Healesville Max walkers -25 Walking distance: 16.5 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 84km E \\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Mon
21-23 Nov (:cell class=col2:)TARRA BULGA NP
MT WORTH SP (:cell class=col3:)E-EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Tarra Bulga National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: <14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat 28 Nov (:cell class=col2:)BIRD WATCHING BRAESIDE (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) ''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

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 29 Nov (:cell class=col2:)THE TUNNEL (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Wombat State Forest Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 15km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 83km NW Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:div class=walkdesc:)August 2009 (:divend:)

(:cell class=col1:)Wed 19 Aug (:cell class=col2:)CLUB MEETING (:cell class=col3:)-

Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.

(:cell class=col1:)Sun 23 Aug (:cell class=col2:)BWV – WALK INTO HISTORY (:cell class=col3:)n/a

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 4 Oct (:cell class=col2:)KEILOR PUB RIDE (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Maribyrnong River Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 63km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km W Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

return to Southbank. There are a few steepish hills but none too long.\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 4 Oct (:cell class=col2:)WHISKEY-NOLAN-KANGAROO TRACKS CIRCUIT (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Lerderderg Gorge Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 15 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat 10 Oct (:cell class=col2:)BUNGAL FOREST (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) ''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''\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 11 Oct (:cell class=col2:)BEND OF ISLANDS -
WATSONS CREEK (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) 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.

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 14 Oct (:cell class=col2:)ALTONA – WILLIAMSTOWN (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) Walk area: Port Phillip Bay Coastal Trail Max walkers - Walking distance: 11km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km SW Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 18 Oct (:cell class=col2:)DAYLESFORD AND HEPBURN SPRINGS (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 17km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 108km W Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun
17-18 Oct (:cell class=col2:)BWV –STRONACH’s CAMP
Track maintenance (:cell class=col3:)- (:tableend:) Walk area: Baw Baw National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun
17-18 Oct (:cell class=col2:)WILSONS PROM
Sealers Cove Circuit (:cell class=col3:)H (:tableend:) Walk area: Wilsons Promontory N.P. Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 36km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 21 Oct (:cell class=col2:)CLUB MEETING (:cell class=col3:)- (:tableend:) Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Alfred Eiden – Eco-system of the Al Asfar Lake – Saudi Arabia

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 25 Oct (:cell class=col2:)GREEN’S BUSH AND CAPE SCHANK (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Cape Schanck Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 88km SE Overdue Walks Procedure -\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun
24-25 Oct (:cell class=col2:)BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY (:cell class=col3:)- (:tableend:) Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

circuit Goldfields tracks at McMahons Creek Other areas to be advised.\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 28 Oct (:cell class=col2:)4TH WEDNESDAY WALK (:cell class=col3:)EM - M (:tableend:) ''Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No''

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Tues\\

(:cell class=col2:)3 CRAGGY PEAKS (:cell class=col3:)M-H (:tableend:) Walk area: Alpine NP – Mt Speculation area Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 42km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes \\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:) (:cell class=col2:) (:cell class=col3:) (:tableend:) (:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat 5 Sep (:cell class=col2:)GPS BASICS (:cell class=col3:)n/a (:tableend:) Walk area: Melbourne Max walkers 6 Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 6 Sep (:cell class=col2:)BLACKWOOD – RUTH’S GULLY CIRCUIT (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Blackwood Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 18km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 85km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 6 Sep (:cell class=col2:)BOAR GULLY: GRASS TREE WALK (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Brisbane Ranges Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 79km West Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 9 Sep (:cell class=col2:)RUFFEY CREEK TRAIL (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) Walk area: Templestowe Max walkers - Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 30km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 13 Sep (:cell class=col2:)SHERBROOKE/FERNY CREEK SHOW (:cell class=col3:)E (:tableend:) Walk area: Ferny Creek Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 30km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun
12-13 Sep (:cell class=col2:)MT BUANGOR BC: (:cell class=col3:)E-MH (:tableend:) ''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):

• BEERIPMO CIRCUIT—MH —Beautiful walk starting/finishing at Richards camping ground. Steady climb through rocky

• SUGARLOAF CIRCUIT—MH—Another beautiful walk, starting/finishing Ferntree picnic area. 10.5km. Explore the

• WATERLOO STATE FOREST – EM – Starting and ending at an historic cemetery, the walk goes through the heritage

• FERNTREE FALLS WALK – E – A pleasant walk through grassy woodland to a fern gully containing a series of

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun\\

(:cell class=col2:)BWV –GRAMPIANS Track clearing (:cell class=col3:)n/a (:tableend:) Walk area: Grampians Max walkers _ Walking distance: n/a
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Mon 14 Sep (:cell class=col2:)GPS ADVANCED (:cell class=col3:) n/a (:tableend:) Walk area: N/A Max walkers 6 Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: -Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 16 Sep (:cell class=col2:)CLUB MEETING (:cell class=col3:)- (:tableend:) Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
GUEST SPEAKER: Bernie Keating – Walking the Larapinta

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Thu – Sun
17 – 20 Sep (:cell class=col2:)MT.WILLS/MT.BOGONG (:cell class=col3:)MH (:tableend:) Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: ? km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 300km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 20 Sep (:cell class=col2:)BELLARINE RAIL TRAIL:
DRYSDALE TO QUEENSCLIFF (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Bellarine Peninsula Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 17km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 94km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 23 Sep (:cell class=col2:)ARTHURS SEAT SP (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km S Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 27 Sep (:cell class=col2:)JOHNS HILL (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Dandenong foothills Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 52km E Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sat-Sun
26-27 Sep (:cell class=col2:)BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY (:cell class=col3:) - (:tableend:) Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park
Distance/direction from Melbourne. n/a Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Mon-Sun
28 Sep-11 Oct (:cell class=col2:)WILD BASE CAMP # 4
VICTORIA & NSW (:cell class=col3:)E-H (:tableend:) 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\\

Sat 5 Sep GPS BASICS n/a Jim McLaughlin 9897 3465

                                                                                             jimmclaughlin58@hotmail.com

Walk area: Melbourne Max walkers 6 Walking distance: n/a Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 M Bernie Keating 9882 4786

                                                                                         bernie.diane.keating@bigpond.net.a
                  GULLY CIRCUIT
                                                                                                                          u

Walk area: Blackwood Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 18km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No

                                           85km NW

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.

                                                        EM       Leonie Scott                              0432 133 005

Sun 6 Sep BOAR GULLY: GRASS

                  TREE WALK                                      Mentor: Lyn Atkinson             lsco0302@netspace.net.au

Walk area: Brisbane Ranges Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km Distance/direction from Melbourne: No

                                                                 Overdue Walks Procedure          Yes
                                           79km West                                                        X

Grass trees, old slate quarries, good views and a little gorge. Total climbing 300m. Wed 9 Sep RUFFEY CREEK TRAIL E Elenor Smith 9842 5494 Walk area: Templestowe Max walkers _ Walking distance: 12km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                           30km NE

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 E Dorothy Davies 9458 1210

                                                                                            dorothydavies@optusnet.com.au
                  CREEK SHOW

Walk area: Ferny Creek Max walkers _ Walking distance: 10km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                           30km NE

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.

                                                                                                              9882 7629

Sat-Sun MT BUANGOR BC MH Joslin Guest 12-13 Sep EM Lyn Atkinson 9819 9802

                                                    E              Catherine Arthur                           9859 5131

Walk area: Mt Cole State Forest, near Beaufort Max walkers 12 (MH) Walking Beeripmo 17km

                                                                                        distance:      Sugarloaf 11km
                                                                              20 (EM)
                                                                                                       Waterloo 14km
                                                                                                       Ferntree Falls 7km

Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No

                                           200km West

A weekend in Beaufort with walks suitable for walkers of all levels. 4 walks planned (2 Saturday, 2 Sunday) BEERIPMO CIRCUIT—MH—Beautiful walk starting/finishing at Richards camping ground. Steady climb through rocky 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). SUGARLOAF CIRCUIT—MH—Another beautiful walk, starting/finishing Ferntree picnic area. 10.5km. Explore the

                                                           Page 10

The Vagabond Walks Program: August 2009 dramatic The Cave rock overhang. Fair amount of climbing (total 500m) 5-6hrs walking. WATERLOO STATE FOREST – EM – Starting and ending at an historic cemetery, the walk goes through the heritage listed alluvial gold site of Baxter Gully and along a ridge along the edge of State forest with views over farmland. FERNTREE FALLS WALK – E – A pleasant walk through grassy woodland to a fern gully containing a series of 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 BWV –GRAMPIANS Track clearing n/a Rod Novak 9561 2407

                                                                                                          rodnovak@gmail.com

12-13 Sep Walk area: Grampians Max walkers _ Walking distance: km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 Jim McLaughlin 98973465

                                                                                                  jimmclaughlin58@hotmail.com

Walk area: N/A Max walkers 6 Walking distance: km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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.

                        CLUB MEETING Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.

Wed 16 Sep

                        GUEST SPEAKER: Bernie Keating – Walking the Larapinta

Thu – Sun MT.WILLS/MT.BOGONG MH Stephen Brown 9836 8317

                                                                                               stephenbrown1656@bigpond.com

17 – 20 Sep Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: ? km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No

                                             300km NE                                                           X

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 M Cathy Nall - Mentor 9853 8624

                                                                                                       cathy.nall@austin.org.au
                    DRYSDALE TO QUEENSCLIFF                           Catherine Arthur

Walk area: Bellarine Peninsula Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 17km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No

                                             94km S

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 Jim McLaughlin 98973465

                                                                                                  jimmclaughlin58@hotmail.com
                           4th Wednesday Walk

Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 16km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 Lyn Atkinson 9819 9802

                                                                                                        atkinsonlyn@gmail.com

Walk area: Dandenong foothills Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                             52km E

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 BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY BBI contacts: 26-27 Sep Sat: Robyn Teed 9880 7620

                                                                   Sun: Joslin Guest                    9882 7629
                                                                  Max walkers n/a Walking distance:

Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park n/a Distance/direction from Melbourne. Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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. BWV Coordinator: Phone: (03) 9762 5367 Mobile: 0438 267 129 Mon-Sun WILD BASE CAMP # 4 E- Dawn Kneen 9817 1398

                                                                                               dmkneen@pacific.net.au

28 Sep-11 Oct VICTORIA & NSW H Walk area: North West Victoria and South West New Max walkers 10 Walking distance: km

              South Wales

Distance/direction from Melbourne: NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No

                                                                                                      X

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 Julia Blunden 9853 5095

                                                                                                              0408 501 082
                                                                                                        jblunden@bigpond.com

Walk area: Maribyrnong River Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 63km Distance/direction from Melbourne: No X

                                                                   Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
                                             15km W

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 M Joslin Guest 9882 7529

                                                                                                       jjguest@ozemail.com.au
                    TRACKS CIRCUIT

Walk area: Lerderderg Gorge Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 15 km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No

                                             72km NW                                                            X

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 Chris Boag 0414 659 073

                                                                                                         chris.boag@gmail.com
                                                           Mentor Bernie Keating

Walk area: Little Forest via Bacchus Marsh, near Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 16km

               Brisbane Ranges NP

Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 - M Rosemary West 97120964 before 7 pm

                                                                                                   rosemarywest@bigpond.com
                    WATSONS CREEK

Walk area: As above Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No X

                                             45km NE

This walk includes much off track, some of it rough & with luck wet feet might be encountered (creek crossings). Some

                                                            Page 12

The Vagabond Walks Program: August 2009 quiet country roads. Enjoy exploring more of this wonderful spot. Wed 14 Oct ALTONA – E Graydon Findlay 9859 6964

                                                                                              coletteandgraydon@idx.com.au
                  WILLIAMSTOWN

Walk area: Port Phillip Bay Coastal Trail Max walkers - Walking distance: 11km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 M Carmel Bourke 9417 0496

                                                                                                            0409 859003
                  SPRINGS
                                                                                                   cmbourke@iprimus.com.au

Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 17km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                            108km W

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 BWV –STRONACH’s CAMP Geoff Kelly 9328 4228

                                                                                                        gpkelly19@gmail.com

17-18 Oct Track maintenance

                                                                                                                9758 4802
                                                                        Dave Rimmer
                                                                                                      fayanddave@gmail.com

Walk area: Baw Baw National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a km Distance/direction from Melbourne: No X

                                                                 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. Contact Geoff or Dave for more information, to register your interest and sort out arrangements. (Geoff will be away until close to the date of the activity, so you can also contact Dave Rimmer.)

                  WILSONS PROM                                  H       Denis Ward                              9880 7620

Sat-Sun

                                                                                                        teedward@gmail.com

17-18 Oct Sealers Cove Circuit Walk area: Wilsons Promontory N.P. Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 36km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No 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 M Sandra Thwaites 9813 1589

                                                                                                 thwaites.sandra@gmail.com
                  SCHANK

Walk area: Cape Schanck Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 16km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No

                                            88km SE

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 BWV –BUSHFIRE RECOVERY BBI contact:

                                                                                                                9882 7629

24-25 Oct Joslin Guest Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park Max walkers n/a Walking distance: n/a Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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. BWV Coordinator: Phone: (03) 9762 5367 Mobile: 0438 267 129 Wed 28 Oct 4TH WEDNESDAY WALK EM - M Leader required Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No Sat-Tues 3 CRAGGY PEAKS M-H Chris Boag 0414 659 073

                                                                                                    chris.boag@gmail.com

31 Oct-3 Nov Walk area: Alpine NP – Mt Speculation area Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 42km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No 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 Carmel Bourke 9417 0496

                                                                                                  cmbourke@iprimus.com.au

Walk area: Woodlands Historical Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 28km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 Jim McLaughlin 98973465

                                                                                               jimmclaughlin58@hotmail.com
                                                                       Max walkers 10       Walking distance:

Walk area: N/A 10 km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X 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 EM Catherine Arthur 9859 5131

                                                                                                       catha@netspace.net.au
                   PEARSE’S BEACH
                                                                       Max walkers 15 Walking distance:

Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park 14 km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S 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, coastal scrub, ocean beaches, historical points of interest, panoramic views. Please note – some beach walking. Car shuttle required. Wed 11 Nov CITY PARKS E Geoff & Di Clark 9571 2247 Walk area: Melbourne CBD Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km Distance/direction from Melbourne: No X

                                                                     Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
                                              n/a

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.

                   UPPER YARRA GOLDFIELDS                      EM       John Tusa                              9818 6169

Sun 15 Nov

                                                                                                   johntusa@googlemail.com

Walk area: Yarra Ranges N.P. Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                              90km E

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.
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The Vagabond Walks Program: August 2009 Sat 21 Nov TRAMWAYS WALK IN THE YARRA H Robyn Teed 9880 7620

                    RANGES STATE FOREST

Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 10 Walking distance: >22km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No

                                            80 kms NE

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 M Leonie Scott 8622 5232

                                                                      Mentor: Chris Ashe           lsco0302@netspace.net.au
                      TRACK

Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Healesville

                                            84km E

Walk area: Toolangi State Forest Max walkers -25 Walking distance: 16.5 km 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 TARRA BULGA NP E- Catherine Arthur 9859 5131

                                                                                                       catha@netspace.net.au

21-23 Nov MT WORTH SP EM Walk area: Tarra Bulga National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: <14 km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No 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 Elisabeth Lloyd 9853 1271

                                                                                                      ewlloyd@aanet.com.au
                                                                      Max walkers -         Walking distance:

Walk area: Braeside Metropolitan Park km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 25km E No

                                                                    Overdue Walks Procedure Yes                          X

The walk wil 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 David Gough 9877 5374

                                                                                                 davidgough@netspace.net.au

Walk area: Wombat State Forest Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 15km Distance/direction from Melbourne: No X

                                                                    Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
                                            83km NW

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 WILD BASE CAMP #5 Various Jim McLaughlin 9897 3465

                                                                                                jimmclaughlin58@hotmail.com

1 Dec-7 Dec THE COBBERAS Steve Brown Walk area: Alpine N.P. – East Gippsland Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Distance/direction from Melbourne: 450km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No 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. EM Dorothy Davies 9458 1210

                    HOSPITAL

Walk area: Heidelberg Max walkers _ Walking distance: 10km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                            15km N

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 E-M David Gough 9877 5374

                                                                                           davidgough@netspace.net.au
                  WALKS OR MULTI DAY WALK

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.

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(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 23 Aug (:cell class=col2:)BWV – WALK INTO HISTORY (:cell class=col3:)n/a

Walk area: Powelltown Max walkers 12 Walking distance: n/a km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km E Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 23 Aug (:cell class=col2:)BARWON RIVER (:cell class=col3:)EM (:tableend:) Walk area: Geelong Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km SW Walking distance: 14km
Max walkers 25 Overdue Walks Procedure No\\

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28 - 30 Aug (:cell class=col2:)MT BUFFALO – BIG WALK TRACK (:cell class=col3:)MH (:tableend:) Walk area: Mt Buffalo Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 22-30km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 320km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Sun 30 Aug (:cell class=col2:)WERRIBEE GORGE (:cell class=col3:)M (:tableend:) Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 13km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes\\

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(:table class=walkdesc:) (:cell class=col1:)Wed 19 Aug (:cell class=col2:)CLUB MEETING (:cell class=col3:)- Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road. (:tableend:)

Sun 23 Aug BWV – WALK INTO HISTORY n/a David Rimmer 9758 4802

                                                                                                       fayanddave@gmail.com
                  TRACK – Track clearing
                                                                                                                 9328 4228
                                                                     Geoff Kelly
                                                                                                         gpkelly19@gmail.com

Walk area: Powelltown Max walkers 12 Walking distance: n/a km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                           70km E

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 Cathy Nall 9853 8624

                                                                                                   cathy.nall@austin.org.au
                                                           Mentor: Lyn Atkinson
                                                                     Max walkers 25        Walking distance:

Walk area: Geelong 14km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes No X

                                           80km SW

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 MT BUFFALO – BIG WALK MH David 9898 5851

                                                                                               markham.david@hotmail.com

28 - 30 Aug TRACK Markham Walk area: Mt Buffalo Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 22-30km Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No

                                           320km NE                                                Yes      X

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 Graydon Findlay 9859 6964

                                                                                                   coletteandgraydon@idx.com.a
                                                                                                                             u

Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 13km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X No 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.

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