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 18 Aug | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Speaker: John Tusa on some bushwalking highlights in the South Island of NZ.
| Sat 21 -Sun 22 Aug | REGENT HONEYEATER PROJECT PLANTING WEEKEND | n/a |
Walk area: Lurg Hills near Benalla Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km NE
Max walkers -- Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Conservation Activity. Join landholders, bushwalkers and other volunteers in a nationally significant project to plant wildlife corridors on properties in the Lurg Hills near Benalla. The sponsors provide dinner on Saturday night, followed by a bush dance or spotlighting; and a BBQ lunch on Sunday.
(If you cannot attend on this weekend, alternative planting weekends are on Sept 4-5 & Sept 19-20. Plus a bird survey weekend on Oct 2-3.)
| Sun 22 Aug | SPRING CREEK | EM |
Walk area: Brisbane Ranges Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75 km W
Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
There is much variety in this walk on the northern edge of the Brisbane Ranges National Park. Mainly level but with one steep descent to the creek and then an even steeper climb on the opposite side of the valley. Walk through she-oaks and eucalypts, and grassy meadows where there are usually numerous kangaroos.
| Sat 28 - Sun 29 Aug | WARBY RANGES - BASE CAMP | M |
Walk area: Warby Ranges just to the west of Wangaratta Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 16km & 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 kms NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
We will base camp (i.e. with vehicles) probably at the “The Forest Camp” in the northern Warby-Ovens National Park. Enjoy a camp fire setting. Walks will be about 16 km on the Saturday and about 12 km on the Sunday, a combination of track and off track.
| Sun 29 Aug | KURTH KILN, GEMBROOK | EM |
Walk area: Kurth Kiln Regional Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65 km East Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This walk encompasses Tomahawk Creek, Shiprock Falls, mountain ash forest, shrubby foothill forest and swamp heath land with a diverse plant life.
| Sun 5 Sep | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED UPPER LODDON RIVER | M |
Walk area: Wombat State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110km NW
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk visits a mineral spring, a saw mill site and Bullarto Reservoir in the Wombat State Forest, near the upper reaches of the Lodden River. The walk includes a short off track section in open forest.
| Wed 8 Sep | GEELONG | E |
Walk area: City of Geelong Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk will take in the waterfront, Eastern Beach, Botanical Gardens and some of the inner city residential area of the City of Geelong. Travel to and from the walk will be by V/Line train. You will need to purchase a return ticket from Southern Cross, Melbourne to Geelong prior to the day of the walk. The cost of an Off Peak Seniors concession day return is $6.40 We will meet at Southern Cross Station, adjacent to Country train departures at 8:45am sharp. Train departs 9:00am. To return we will depart Geelong Station at 3.33pm arriving back in Melbourne at 4:33pm.
| Fri 10 Sep 8 – 10pm | BUSH DANCE | - |
With the Melbourne Colonial Dancers, Caller: Our own Coral Eden Location: Kew RSL, 63 Cotham Rd, Kew. Light refreshments provided Drinks at bar prices
Cost: $15 per head. Friends of BBI members welcome.
| Sun 12 Sep | LERDERDERG GORGE CIRCUIT | H |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65 Km W
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 18 Km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A variation of a previous walk this time visiting the wilder and more remote places of the gorge by walking off track following the river bed. A couple of steep climbs will also be encountered.
| Sun 12 Sep | POINT NEPEAN QUARANTINE STATION & NATIONAL PARK | E |
Walk area: Point Nepean National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10 km+ Overdue Walks Procedure No
An 8 km half day walk in the National Park combined with time to explore the buildings and precincts of the heritage listed Quarantine Station. The complex of buildings at the station provides an insight into the development and evolution of human quarantine procedures in the second half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
| Sun 12 Sep | DINNER AT VENITO CLUB | - |
Join other bushwalkers for a buffet dinner at the Sala Venezia. The venue is the Veneto club in Bulleen Rd opposite Trinity Grammar, Bulleen (Melways M32 D9). Meet outside the front entry next to the "Trevi” fountain and the Gondola at 5.30 for a 5.45 pm. If one is running late call Jim on 0408317784. No need to book, just turn up. The cost is $22 per person for 5 plus courses including coffee/cappuccino. No drinks included.
| Wed 15 Sep | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 19 Sep | WIRILDA TRACK | M |
Walk area: Forest & River Max walkers 15 Walking distance:15 kms
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 170 km ESE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A pleasant river walk from Moondarra Reservoir, all on track, finishing at the Wirilda Environmental Park. We cross the river at a ford. Car shuffle involved. Can be long day.
| Sun 19 Sep | BIRDSLAND | E |
Walk area: Dandenong Foothills Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting in Birds Land reserve, the walk passes two lakes and continues along tracks in Lysterfield Park. Pleasant views across the Dandenongs and back to Melbourne. There are two small hills that we will climb very slowly.Total climbing 250m.
| Sun 26 Sep | OLINDA VALLEY | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges Distance/direction from Melbourne: 45 km E
Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
The walk covers part of the R J Hamer Aboretum. A fire destroyed a substantial amount to mountain ash in 1962 and a decision was made to plant the area with exotic trees. There are 150 species of trees.
| Sun 26 Sep | LERDERDERG SPANISH ONION AND EAST TRACKS | M |
Walk area: Lerderderg SP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75km NW Max walkers 12
Walking distance: 14km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
Start where the Lerderderg Track comes off O’Briens Rd. Follow Lerderderg Track and Spanish Onion Track SE to the Lerderderg River. Approx 200m change in altitude. Steep descent to the river. Then follow the lovely East Track beside the Lerderderg River to O’Briens Crossing. Approx 5 hrs of walking. All on track. Car shuffle.
| Sun 3 Oct | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED MOUNT MACEDON | M |
Walk area: Macedon Ranges NP Max walkers Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km NW
Walking distance: 19km Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk goes through several vegetation types. After a steep ascent onto Mt. Macedon the walk leads to some fine views and links many features of the Macedon Regional Park including the Memorial Cross, Major Mitchell Lookout, Camels Hump rock formation, Sanatorium lake and the outskirts of the Mt. Macedon township.
| Sun 3 Oct | BIRDWATCHING | - |
Walk area: Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve Max walkers Distance/direction from Melbourne: 50km E
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure: No
This time we are joining up with the regular Yellingbo birders, which should be fun. We should see a lovely variety of bush birds there; I have seen Powerful Owls up there in the past, but no promises with birds. Take a picnic lunch and thermos, there will be toilets available. Binoculars are very useful and bird book if you have one. It can be wet underfoot, but boots should be OK.
| Sat 9 - Sun 10 Oct | BUSHWALKING FEDERATION WEEKEND |
Walk area: Anglesea Max walkers Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110 km SW
Walking distance: Various Overdue Walks Procedure: No
A variety of walks of all levels. Organised by the Waverley Bushwalking Club. Registrations close 27 August.
| Sun 10 Oct | MERRI CREEK RIDE | EM |
''Walk area: Northern suburbs Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 44km Overdue Walks Procedure: No''
A circuit ride, almost all on off-road tracks, starting and finishing at Dights Falls. We will ride out along the Merri Creek, stopping for morning coffee at Ceres. At the Ring Road we will head briefly west, picnic in the Jack Roper Reserve, then ride back via Fawkner Cemetery and the Upfield Bikeway and the Capital City Trail. Meet at the gazebo on the Clifton Hill side of Dights Falls at 9.30am. Nearest train station is Victoria Park. Various bailout options.
| Wed 13 Oct | SEAFORD: WETLANDS, FORESHORE & CREEK | E |
Walk area: Seaford Distance/direction from Melbourne: 35 Km SE
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
From Seaford station an easy walk taking in parts of the Seaford foreshore, Kananook creek and Seaford wetlands. Meet Victoria Park 8.45am.
| Sun 17 Oct | CATHEDRAL RANGE – SOUTHERN CIRCUIT | MH |
Walk area: Cathedral Range State Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 113 km
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This circular walk explores the southern end of the range and provides many fine views. Some rock scrambling required.
| Sun 17 Oct | PORTSEA OCEAN BEACH TO PEARSE’S BEACH | EM |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsular National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A walk along the Mornington Peninsular Coastal Track: rugged coastline. jagged cliffs. fascinating rock formations, tidal rock pools, sand dunes, coastal scrub, ocean beaches, historical points of interest, panoramic views. Some beach walking. Car shuffle required.
| Wed 20 Oct | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sat 23 -Sun 24 Oct | NORTHERN GRAMPIANS BASE CAMP | M&H |
Walk area: Northern Grampians Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250kms NW
Max walkers Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
We will set up camp on the Friday evening and plan to do day walks on the Saturday and Sunday. The plan for the Saturday is to do Mount Stapleton and Hollow Mountain ( H). However there are a number of lovely areas to walk and I will plan options for those who may like to do a medium walk in the area. A good time to go to the Grampians is springtime to see the wildflowers so hopefully we should be able to see a lot of colour whilst out walking.
| Sun 24 Oct | ARTHUR’S SEAT, SEA WINDS, O T DAM | E |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75 km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This circuit walk begins at Sea Winds with its lawns and gardens spread over 34 hectares. The walk includes great views over the Bay. Further on there are views to the Otway Ranges. We shall walk to the OT Dam.
| Wed 27 Oct | WONTHAGGI CIRCUIT WALK | M |
Walk area: Wonthaggi Max walkers Walking distance: 17 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 130 km SE Overdue Walks Procedure: No
A Medium Grade, Wednesday mid week walk. Details in Glen Tempest’s “Day Walks Around Melbourne” (Walk 100). A nice mixture of history (Wonthaggi Coal Mine), beaches, heathland and coastal
reserve. 17 kms but dead flat! Note we leave early (7.30am) from Jim’s house, to avoid traffic and get immediate access to Eastlink.
| Fri 29 Oct-Tues 2 Nov | MT HOTHAM BASE CAMP: CUP WEEKEND | M-H |
Walk area: Victorian Alps—Mt Hotham region Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350km NE
Max walkers Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An opportunity to do sections of iconic Victorian Alps walks as day walks. All walks are return walks. Proposed walks include:
ACCOMMODATION: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights at APEA Lodge. Bunk style rooms, some double. Communal kitchen, sitting and dining room and sauna. BYO food, bedding, bath towels etc. Cost: $25-30pp per night. ACCOMMODATION DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED.
| Sat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov | HARRIETVILLE TO MT. HOTHAM VIA MT. FEATHERTOP | H |
Walk area: Alpine National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350 Km NE
Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 30Km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
An interesting 3 day hike visiting Mt. Feathertop, Diamantina Spur, Red Robin Battery , Dibbin Hut and Mt. Loch. Please note that if the group is interested an alternative 32 Km walk starting at Mt.Hotham and finishing at Bogong Village via Tawonga Tuts and the Niggerheads could be arranged. Both walks offer great views of Mt.Feathertop and the Bogong High Plains.
| Sun 31 Oct | DAREBIN CREEK | E |
Walk area: Northern Suburbs Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5 km N
Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
From Kew we will drive to Alphington Station to start the walk. We will follow the Darebin Creek to Bundoora Park, location of the historical Bundoora Homestead. Return by tram to Alphington. Non seniors should buy a Sunday ticket in advance.
| Sun 7 Nov | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: KEPPEL RIDGE, KOALA FALLS | M |
Walk area: Lake Mountain Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NE Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 16km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Keppel ridge is just east of lake Mountain and provides good views from its summits. The walk includes a visit to the secluded Koala Falls. About 3km off track.
| Sun 7 Nov | SKETCHER’S WALK: ANAKIE GORGE | E |
Walk area: Brisbane Ranges Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km NW
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 7 km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
A lovely area in the Brisbane Ranges. Bring paper and pencils to sketch various features along the way.
| Wed 10 Nov | WHERE THE YARRA MEETS THE BAY | E |
Walk area: Port Melbourne-Westgate Distance/direction from Melbourne: Suburban
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 9 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Tram to Port Melbourne then walk to the mouth of Yarra River and Westgate Park. Mostly on pavement. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 14 Nov | MT ST LEONARDS CIRCUIT | H |
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 84 km
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 22km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Traverses the western side of Mt Tanglefoot, passing through moist gullies with a rich variety of forest types including tall mountain ash and myrtle beech. 250m climbs to Mt St Leonard over 2km and another 250m climb over 3.5km. If wet, be prepared for leeches.
| Sun 14 Nov | MT BUNINYONG | EM |
Walk area: Central Highlands Distance/direction from Melbourne: 125 km W
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 13 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
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.
| Wed 17 Nov | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Bring donations for Camcare Christmas hamper to this meeting.
| Sat 20 - Sun 28 Nov | WALLS OF JERUSALEM | MH |
Walk area: Tasmania Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers: 6 Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An extended pack carry in this wonderful part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area.
| Sun 21 Nov | GOLDEN GULLIES | M |
Walk area: Loddon State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110km NW
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 17 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This is a circuit walk from Vaughan Mineral Springs following part of the Dry Diggings Track. It is a varied walk traversing some of the more historically interesting gullies in the area. Involves small sections off-track.
| Sun 28 Nov | POVERTY GULLY | EM |
Walk area: Castlemaine State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NW
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A circuit walk in the goldfields area near Castlemaine. Lots of interesting industrial archaeology and aboriginal sites.
| Sun 5 Dec | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED SHEOAK / ST GEORGE RIVERS | M |
Walk area: Lorne Distance/direction from Melbourne: 150km SE
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 15km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Within the Great Otway National Park, this walk follows the St. George River upstream then returns along the Sheoak River. Features include tree fern gullies, several waterfalls and the canyon. Opportunity to have a meal at Lorne or Anglesea on the way home.
| Sun 12 Dec | SUMMER SUNRISE #1 COASTAL ARTIST TRAIL | E |
Walk area: Melbourne, Bayside Distance/direction from Melbourne: 13 km SE
Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
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 path around the bay to Picnic Point Sandringham, pausing to admire the signboards showing paintings of famous artists, in the locations that inspired them. Return via the same route, stopping for a light breakfast on the way.
| Wed 15 Dec | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Christmas celebration after meeting.
| Sun 19 Dec | BLOWHARD CIRCUIT | MH |
Walk area: Fraser National Park, Lake Eildon Distance/direction from Melbourne: 151 km N
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 21 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk follows closed management tracks through open dry forest. Extensive views, abandoned gold mines and an old station building. Total climbing 640 m
Expressions of interest called for activities in 2011:
| Sat 1 - Fri 7 Jan | WILD BASE CAMP | Var |
Walk area: Kosciuszko National Park Max walkers Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 500 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Possible location north end of Kosciuszko NP eg Round Mountain (Access to Mt Jagungal an icon of Australian Wilderness) or south end say Sawpit Creek (on way into Perisher) or more remote, say on Barry Way near Vic/NSW border. Could accommodate a further assault on Alpine Walking Track towards Canberra.
| Sat 11 - Mon 13 Mar: | HALLS GAP ECO LODGE BASE CAMP | Var |
Walk area: Grampians National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250 km W
Max walkers Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Nothing booked yet, but I would like an indication of possible numbers and type of accommodation preferred. Walks most likely of EM or M standard, depending on leaders and participants.
| Thurs 9 - Mon 13 June: Queens Birthday weekend | PORT CAMPBELL & GREAT OCEAN WALK | EM & M |
Walk area: South Coast Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10 - 16 km per stage
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 190kms SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This is to complete the last 4 days of the Great Ocean Walk – from either Lake Aire or Castle Cove to Glenample. We will stay in cabins in the Port Campbell Caravan park for 4 nights. We will use our own cars for part shuttle, however will also use a professional shuttle service to minimise driving – there will be some small cost for this. All of this needs to be booked well in advance so I need an indication of interest by October please. Either phone or email me. It is possible to only come for 3 nights and still do most of the walk so also let me know if this is your preferred option.
