| Wed 17 Aug | CLUB MEETING | - |
''Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Information session: Overdue walks procedures; taking care of our feet.
| Sat 20 -Sun 21 Aug | REGENT HONEYEATER PROJECT PLANTING WEEKEND | - |
''Walk area: Lurg Hills near Benalla Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km NE
Max walkers -- Walking distance: NA 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 Aug 6-7, Sept 3-4 & Sept 17-19 If you want to go on one of these weekend, you must let Ray Thomas know--ray@regenthoneyeater.org.au)
| Sun 21 Aug | WINTER WARMERS SERIES: LONG FOREST | E |
Walk area: Bacchus Marsh Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 8 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 55 km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
The final in this series for the year, where a relatively short winter walk will be followed by lunch in a cosy restaurant.
Noted for its scientific value and unusual landscape, the Long Forest is a small and isolated remnant of mallee vegetation close to Melbourne. Depending on the level of water in the creek we will choose a route that will include some of Coimadai Creek track, Old House Track and Happy Valley Track. Some short steep sections.
Lunch at Baby Black in Bacchus Marsh.
| Sat 27 Aug | DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP | M |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km E Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 6 km Overdue Walks No
Explore a lesser known part of the Fern Tree Gully park area, including Chandlers Hill and One Tree Hill. Lots of great views back to the city. A quick morning’s exercise that allows you to be home for lunch.
| Sat 27-Sun 28 Aug | OVERNIGHT SNOW WALK | H |
Walk area: Feathertop snow walk from the north Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km NE
Max walkers Walking distance: Overdue Walks Yes
This winter ascent route of Mt Feathertop will be a first for the Club. We will go via Mt Beauty driving up a 4wd track to about 1000m+, than climbing the North Razorback Ridge. Camping location will depend on snow conditions and may not be near a hut. Snow Shoes and a pole with basket are a must as is four
seasons tent and clothes.
| Sun 28 Aug | ROYAL PARK ENVIRONS AND GRAINGER MUSEUM | E |
Walk area: City Max walkers Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
The morning will cover Royal Park with a glimpse of the new Children’s Hospital, and part of the Moonee Ponds Creek. The Percy Grainger museum has been refurbished and no aspect of his life is not covered. The museum is next to Melba Hall at the University of Melbourne. Meet at 8.45 am under the clocks at Flinders Street before catching the tram to the start of the walk. Bring Myki or free Seniors ticket. Urban walk so no need for boots.
| Sun 4 Sep | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: MT EVERARD | M |
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km Overdue Walks Yes
Walk area: Kinglake NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 180km N
Depending on how much is reopened in time, this walk may include the peaks of Mt. Jerusalem, Mt. Beggary and Mt. Everard within the forests of Kinglake National Park. Some early climbing is involved to reach the first peak. Good winter walk.
| Sun 4 Sep | EXPLORING URBAN VILLAGES OF MELBOURNE | E |
Walk area: Abbotsford,Collingwood,Clifton Hill, North Fitzroy Max walkers Walking distance: 8km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 3 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Walk through history and explore the importance of industrial heritage to the development of Melbourne. Food for thought for curious minds. Lunch at the atmospheric North Fitzroy Star Hotel.
| Sat 10 -Sun 11 Sep | PYRENEES WALKING TRACK- AVOCA | M |
Walk area: Pyrenees Distance/direction from Melbourne: 180km NE
Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 22 km Overdue Walks Yes
Travel up Friday / Friday evening. Traverse the Pyrenees – all on track – Some hilly sections but mostly pleasant walking with superb views. Car shuttle required – if only one car then some variation may be required with return to start.
| Sun 11 Sep | POUND BEND & BLUE TONGUE BEND | EM |
Walk area: Warrandyte State Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 24 km NE
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Our walk commences at Pound Bend where we will see the historic tunnel, dug in 1870 and follow walking tracks upstream along the river. We will then travel to Jumping Creek Reserve Picnic Ground and walk to Blue Tongue Bend, following the Yarra River, offering superb river views before continuing inland up, along and down steep ridges.
| Wed 14 - Fri 16 Sep | GREAT OCEAN ROAD | E |
Walk area: Port Campbell Max walkers Walking distance: Short walks
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 239km SW Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet Wed 8.30 a.m. at Southern Cross for 9.00 a.m. train to Geelong and bus along Great Ocean Road to Port Campbell followed by a short walk. Thurs: Easy day walk to 2 Mile Bay and Lookout. Fri: Morning bus to Loch Ard Gorge and easy walk. 3.35 p.m. bus to Warrnambool and 5.18 p.m. train to Southern Cross arriving
at 8.45 p.m. Seniors travel voucher can be used. Two nights accommodation in Port Campbell at either caravan park or youth hostel. Participants should book own accommodation at either Port Campbell Hostel, 18 Tregea St., Ph. 5598 6305, or the caravan park opposite, Ph. 5598 6492.
| Sun 18 Sep | BLACKWOOD TUNNEL WALK | M |
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km
Walk area: Lerderderg State Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 83 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk from Shaws Lake to Golden Point Rd and then follow Tunnel Point Track to the Lerderderg River and the Tunnel. Cross over the river and travel west along Byers Back Track to the Morning Star Track. Follow this track back to the Greendale-Blackwood road. A short car shuffle is required. Alternatively, depending on water level, on reaching Jensen Gully Track via Byers Back Track the Lerderderg River may be crossed to return to Shaws Lake. Much of the walk is along a flat water race. However there are some steep sections that may be slippery if wet.
| Sun 18 Sep | ELTHAM & MONSALVAT | E |
Walk area: Metropolitan Max walkers Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 25 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This walk will cover the highways and byways of Eltham and its waterways, ending with a free exhibition at Monsalvat of masks and costumes from New Guinea and Asia. Meet at 8.45am under the clocks at Flinders Street. This is a public transport walk so bring your Myki or Sunday Savers ticket.
| Wed 21 Sep | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Guest Speaker: Illustrated talk by Ray Barber & Ian Wacey, authors of “250 Victorian Waterfalls”
| Sun 25 Sep | MT BECKWORTH CIRUIT | M |
Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 13 km Walk area: Central Victoria, N of Ballarat
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 136km N Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Combines two short walks—the Cork Oaks Loop and the Ridge Walk—in the Mt Beckworth Scenic Reserve. All on track through lightly wooden hills and large granite boulders. Because of the overlapping circuits, we will climb Mt Beckworth twice (ascent/descent is 200m).
| Sun 25 Sep | CRANBOURNE GARDENS | E |
Walk area: Cranbourne Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 34km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne was established in 1970 for the purpose of research and conservation of Australian native plants. The Gardens first opened to the public in 1989. The walk goes through heathy woodland and wetlands, the type of vegetation that once covered much of Westernport and Port Phillip Bay. We will then visit the Australian Garden. and there is a charge for admission. We expect there to be a great show of wildflowers in the Spring.
| Sun 2 Oct | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: BRITANNIA CREEK | M |
Walk area: Warburton Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75km E
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km Overdue Walks Yes
This walk includes tall timber, tree-fern gullies and Britannia Falls, and relics of the timber industry. It includes a slow ascent of Mt.Tugwell and a steeper descent, all on tracks.
| Sun 9 Oct | BRIGHTON COASTAL PLUS HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE | EM/E |
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 13 km Walk area: Port Phillip Bay Coastal Trail
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10 km S Overdue Walks Procedure No
From Elsternwick Station through parks to Elwood beach and then along the foreshore trail to Sandringham. A few short detours inland to check out some of the buildings and sites that form part of the history and development of Brighton since Henry Dendy purchased 5120 acres there in 1841. Return to Elsternwick by
train. An easy 9 km option is available for those who return by train from Brighton Beach. Note later meeting time of 8.45am. Alternative meeting place is at entrance to Elsternwick Railway Station at 9.15. Advise Graydon if going there direct.
| Wed 12 Oct | KOONUNG TRAIL | E |
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 12km Walk area: Balwyn North-Ivanhoe
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 12km ENE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Commencing at Koonung Creek Reserve, cnr. Gardenia and Wandeen Streets, North Balwyn, taking Koonung Trail left to Burke Road, cross freeway and river then continue left along track around Ivanhoe Golf Course to Wilson Reserve and Chelsworth Park. Return by same route. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sat 15 -Sun 16 Oct | THE CRINOLINES PACK CARRY | H |
Walk area: Mount Tamboritha / The Crinoline, north of Licola Max walkers 8
Walking distance: 30km Distance/direction from Melbourne: 280km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk will involve a car shuffle as we will start the walk at Tamboritha Saddle on the Saturday and finish at Breakfast Creek camp the next day. The walk involves some steep descents from the Crinoline on Day 2 and some ascents on Day 1.We will gain some spectacular views of The Crinoline and also over the Macalister valley.
| Sun 16 Oct | TARADALE – METCALFE FOREST | EM |
Walk area: Castlemaine Distance/direction from Melbourne: 85km NW
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Yes
Rural, river and forest walk in this historic part of Victoria. We cross the Coliban River on stepping stones, however if the river is higher than normal there may be a need to wade across.
| Wed 19 Oct | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Guest Speaker: Andy Elam – First Aid for bushwalkers
| Sun 23 Oct | BUSHWALKING FEDERATION DAY WALKS | Var |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsular Distance/direction from Melbourne: 85km S Max walkers
Walking distance: Var Overdue Walks No
A variety of walks to choose from and an opportunity to walk with members of other clubs. Check the details at http://www.catholicwalkingclubvic.org.au/FedWalk2011-WalksProgram.pdf. You must register through our club contact no later than the September meeting. Cost $20.
| Fri 28 Oct - Tue 1 Nov | TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK BASE CAMP | E to M |
Max walkers 16 Walk area: Tarra Bulga National Park Walking distance: Up to 17km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No\\X
Tarra-Bulga National Park in South Gippsland, is well known for its giant Mountain Ash trees, beautiful fern gullies and ancient myrtle beeches. The park covers 2015 ha of some of the best examples of original cool temperate rainforests of the Strzelecki Ranges; the perfect backdrop for a number of walks, including the Grand Strzelecki Track. Four nights’ accommodation in rustic cabins at Fernholme Caravan Park - approximate cost $120. A highlight of the weekend promises to be the Mirboo North to Boolarra Rail Trail, due to be re-opened shortly following the 2009 bushfires. Sandra Thwaites will lead this walk. A visit to the Mirboo North Brewery after the walk promises to quench your thirst! We will explore Mt Worth State Park on our homeward bound journey on Melbourne Cup Day.
| Fri 28 Oct - Tue 1 Nov | THE BUDAWANGS PACK CARRY | MH |
Walk area: New South Wales Max walkers 14 Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The Budawangs National Park is located in New South Wales, around 60 km east of Canberra. It’s a long way from Melbourne, so two days of the five day trip will be spent driving to and from the area. We will approach the National Park from the west, and spend the first night at the Wog Wog Campsite, from
where we will start our walk the following day. We’ll head east along a track about 15 kms (ascending around 350 metres) to our base camp, passing through some spectacular scenery. I hope to set up camp in one of the large sandstone overhangs at the base of either Bibbinluke Mountain or cliffs adjacent to Burrumbeet Creek. However, you’ll need to carry a tent in case this isn’t possible. We’ll spend the next day exploring the park, whose attractions include Mt Cole, Mt Owen, The Castle and Monolith Valley. The area is renowned for its spectacular pagoda-like sandstone formations and great views. The next day will be taken up walking back to the cars via the same route.
| Sun 6 Nov | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: MT BUANGOR CAVE HILL | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 180km NW Walk area: Mt Buangor State Park Nearest town: Beaufort
Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 10.6 km
A short, but challenging walk and very beautiful walk. 550m of climbing and corresponding descent. 5-6 hours of actual walking. Interesting open forest with large expanses of granite slabs and cliffs, and plenty of view points. We will walk in anticlockwise direction. There are cascades and waterfalls at the beginning. Then a steep climb to Mt Sugarloaf. On the descent we will see the spectacular cave of Cave Hill. Final few kilometres are flat. The park is not heavily walked. Track markers are often widely spaced. Tracks are often covered in leaf litter and might be slippery, so special care needs to be taken on steep sections. Some track junctions can be difficult to see. Poles recommended. Must carry water.
| Sun 6 Nov | SKETCHER’S WALK | E |
Walk area: Pt Nepean Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 7km Overdue Walks Yes
Bring paper and pencils to sketch various features along the walk in this very historic site.
| Wed 9 Nov | O’SHANNASSY AQUEDUCT | EM |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting at Dee Road carpark, walking along O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail. Mainly flat, one small climb. Finish at Cement Creek carpark. Car shuffle required. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 13 Nov | TARILTA CREEK | EM |
Walk area: Loddon State Forest, north of Daylesford Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120 km N Overdue Walks Procedure No
A circuit walk commencing along the Great Dividing Trail (Dry Diggings Section) followed by a picturesque ramble along the Tarilta Creek (which will involve numerous creek crossings and some off track walking) and a small section of open forest walking to conclude. Rating is due to the creek walk (which has no formed trail).
Topography is mildly undulating in places.
| Wed 16 Nov | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Guest Speaker: Steve Robertson from Bushwalking Victoria – Conserving different environments bushwalkers walk in.
Remember to bring a donation for the Camcare Christmas hamper to this meeting
(unwrapped non perishable food item or gift).
| Sun 20 Nov | MURRINIDINI SCENIC RESERVE: TRACK ASSESSMENT | - |
Walk area: Murrindindi State Park Max walkers Walking distance: Var
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
An opportunity for the whole club to get together and revive our long involvement in this great walking area. We have been asked to help with assessments of four main tracks, the Wilhemina Falls, the Boroondara Track, Murrindini River Walk and the Mill track. A BBQ lunch will be provided by the DSE.
| Sun 27 Nov | UPPER (NORTHERN) STRETCH OF DAREBIN CREEK | E |
Max walkers Walking distance: 12km Walk area: Metropolitan
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15 km N Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting in Bundoora, the Darrebin Creek can be followed north as far as Epping, taking in suburbs unfamiliar to those who live south of the Yarra. This is a public transport walk so bring your Myki or Sunday Savers ticket. Exact starting place and time to be announced in the next Vagabond.
| Sun 4 Dec | IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: KEPPEL HUT | M |
Walk area: Kinglake NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NE
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 18 km Overdue Walks Yes
See the best features Lake Mountain has to offer, all in one day; includes Keppel Hut, good views and alpine and sub-alpine vegetation.
| Sun 11 Dec | SUMMER SUNRISE #1: ST KILDA BEACH & ALBERT PARK | E |
Walk area: Coastal Bayside Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15 km S Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet at the beach end of St Kilda Pier in time for a 6am departure. We will watch the sun rise as we walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for a quick breakfast, and 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. Earlybird all day parking for $5 in lower level of St Kilda baths car park. Bring coins for the ticket machine.
| Sun 18 Dec | 3 RESERVES OF LATROBE UNIVERSITY | E |
Walk area: Metropolitan Max walkers Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Latrobe University looks after three wildlife sanctuaries. We shall go from one to another and with luck you can spot a kangaroo. We will finish with a picnic afternoon tea to celebrate the festive season. Meet 8.45 at Kew. Car pool this month – no free rides!