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
| Fri – Sun1 – 3/12 | TIDAL RIVER BASE CAMP | E-MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km SE Nearest town: Yanakie
Walk area: Wilson Promontory National Park Max walkers - Walking distance: km
Camp at Tidal River and explore the the beauty of Prom in a series of day walks, ranging from E to MH. Travel down Friday night or Saturday morning. Expressions of interest sought from anyone interested in assisting to plan the camp or lead walks.
| Wed 21/2 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road
| Sun 25/2 | DAYLESFORD GOLDFIELDS | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km W Nearest town: Daylesford
Walk area: Hepburn Regional Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 17 km
This walk covers the Sailors Creek area, visiting many goldmining relics in the Daylesford-Hepburn area.
| Sun 25/2 | JELLS PARK TO FERNTREE GULLY | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 30km E Nearest town: Suburban
Walk area: Jells, Churchill & Lysterfield Parks Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 35 km
Come test your stamina! This walk illustrates the amazing opportunities for long distance walking in suburban Melbourne while staying mainly in parkland. Although the distance is longer than usual, the generally flat terrain warrants this to be a MH walk, the hills are neither long nor steep. Expect a brisk pace.
| Sun 4/3 | CLEAN-UP AUSTRALIA DAY | NA |
This is an annual event for the club, traditionally at Yarra Bend Park If you are not on a walk that day we would love to see you there. Normally the clean-up goes from 9 am to midday. You need to wear stout boots/shoes as we often have to scour bush where folk have chucked rubbish. You also need to bring gardening gloves or similar. Big bags are provided & we leave them, filled, on the side of the road ready for PV to collect in due course. Meet at 9 am at Bellbird Picnic area
| Sun 4/3 | SKETCHERS WALK – YOU YANGS | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70 km SW Nearest town: Little River
Walk area: You Yangs Regional Park Max walkers 14 Walking distance: 7 km
For experienced and beginner sketchers. The walk will provide opportunity to sketch forest and rocky outcrops.
| Sun 4/3 | FERNTREE GULLY TO MT EVELYN | H |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km E Nearest town: Suburban
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 24.5 km
Enjoy some of the best forest on Melbourne’s doorstep, see the bird life and walk past the gardens of these hills.
| Frid – Mon9 - 12/3 | LABOUR DAY WEEKEND MT BULLER | E/M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 237km NE Nearest town: Mansfield
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 24 Walking distance: 5km to 16.4km
Staying at Schuss Ski Lodge situated in the village of Mt Buller with magnificent views over the valley.Accommodation is twin share rooms with their own ensuites and sheets are provided. Cost is $66 per person for two nights and $90 per person for 3 nights. This is non refundable. Booking and payment date extended to 23/2.The evening meal will be catered at additional cost of approx. $5 per person per night.Please contact Carmel to arrange car pooling, room sharing and with offers to lead day walks which range from E to M.
| Sun 11/3 | IRONBARK AND WERRIBEE GORGES | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65kms Nearest town: Bachus Marsh
Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 12km
We will follow Ironbark Gorge down to where it joins Werribee Gorge, then follow the Werribee Gorge circuit and back up Western Bluff. There is no marked track through Ironbark Gorge and a bit of rock hopping. Two river crossings, will get wet feet if recent rains. A steep climb back up Western Bluff. Good boots essential.
| Tues March 13th (2 weeks) | Parks in SW Victoria & SE South Australia | EM |
''Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town:\\
Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: km''
Join a group exploring SW Vic & SE SA. Parks & areas of interest include Mt. Eccles & Byaduk Caves, Cape Nelson & Cape Bridgewater (GSSW), Mt Gambier, Beachport (Canunda NP), the Coorong & thence to Adelaide via Strathalbyn. Join & leave as you wish. Accommodation in caravan parks (tent or share a cabin). This is a bushwalking trip, not a sight seeing one, so expect daily bushwalks, but particpants can choose what they do & for how long they join us.
Itinerary:
walks with some scrambling into sink holes & cave exploring. Portland overnight.
a 'petrified' forest & blowhole, gannet colony. E/M or M if we have enough people to do a car shuffle. Mt. Gambier overnight.
middens & other evidence of aboriginal occupation. Beachport overnight
before the environmental degradation destroys this unique area forever
| Wed 14/3 | FRANKSTON-SEAFORD | E |
Distance/direction: 40km South East Max walkers: Walk distance: 12 km
Walk will commence at Frankston Pier and continue to Seaford with some street and beach
sections and mostly on track. The return to Frankston will be on track along the Kananook Creek Reserve.
| Sun 18/3 | BUSHRANGERS BAY | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90 km S Nearest town: Flinders
Walk area Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km
A popular walk along the dramatic clifftops between Bushrangers bay and Cape Schanck
| Sun 18/3 | MAIN YARRA TRAIL – KEW TO WESTERFOLDS PARK | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km E Nearest town: Suburban
Walk area: Yarra River Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 23 km
Start walking from Kew Library! We will head to Studley park to pick up the Main Yarra Trail and head up-stream as far as Westerfolds Park. We’ll have a car at the end. Expect a brisk pace to finish early afternoon.
| Wed 21/3 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road
| Fri-Sun23/3-25/3 | MCMILLAN’S TRACK – STAGE 5 WOODS POINT BC | Various |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km Nearest town: Woods Point
Walk area: North East Hill Country Max walkers 16 Walking distance:
Bushfires have devastated most the western half of the alpine country. Stage 4 finished at Mt Skene. This last Stage will be a base camp at Woods Point -surrounded by fire but not burnt itself - with day walks exploration etc. Those wanting to walk through the burnt out region from Mt Skene can do that – if permitted by the DSE. Woods Point is about 100 km past Marysville (total not much over 3 hour drive) so can come up Saturday morning.
| Sun 25/3 | YARRA WALK AND THE HOUSES OF RICHMOND | E |
''Distance/direction from Melbourne: Local walk Nearest town:\\
Walk area: Yarra River and Richmond Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 7 kms''
Birr-arrung, the Sacred River, has flowed for millenia through the tribal lands of the Wurundjeri. There is much to discover about the river’s past – its floods, vegetation, wildlife, industry, bridges and the many changes made to its course as a result of freeway construction. Leaving the river behind, discover the wonderful old buildings and the historic streetscapes of Richmond. From the grand houses of Richmond Hill to the simplicity of miners’ cottages, Gothic to bluestone dwellings, these all paint a picture of a diverse community flourishing from the 1840’s onwards.
| Sat 31/3 | TENNIS AFTERNOON |
Join us for a game of tennis at Xavier College Burke Hall, 2 Nolan Avenue, Kew, (behind the "White House") at 2.30 pm. Please bring your own racquet, drinks, folding chair/picnic rug, etc. A "Pot Luck" dinner will follow. Please BYO drinks and a contribution towards the dinner! RSVP by Monday, 26 March. Please see Catherine for further details.
| SUN 1/4 | YARRA BUSHLAND - KEW FESTIVAL FAMILY WALK | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Kew
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park Max walkers - Walking distance: 10 km
As part of the Kew Festival, our Club is inviting the community to participate in a bushwalk along the Yarra following bush tracks and bike trails and taking in the fying fox colony, Fairfield pipe bridge and Dights falls. We are hoping to attract families and people possibily interested in joining the Club. This is also a club walk so all members are invited to participate and stay on and extend the walk along the Yarra Bike PathDepending on the numbers that book, we may need a couple of leaders and additional club members to be whips and assist/chat with new walkers. We will meet at Bellbird Picnic area off the Boulevard, Kew; Melway Map 2D K6 at 9.30am
| Fri – Mon 6 – 8/4 | EASTER BOGONG HIGH PLAINS BC – VERY SHORT PC (4km) TO BC | M / MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350 km NE Nearest town: Falls Creek
Walk area: High Plains Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Various
We will pack carry into a spot such as near Cope Saddle Hut on the Friday afternoon. Then on Saturday and Sunday, both Easy Medium walks (Bernie to lead) and Medium to Medium Hard walks (David to lead) will be offered. Intention is to travel home as early as practical on Easter Monday. The event will also be suitable for walkers who have limited pack carry experience.
| SUN 8 APRIL | (EASTER SUNDAY) - TWO RESERVOIRS |
Visit to two of the oldest water storages in Melbourne. This walk was previously postponed due to hot weather
| Wed 11/4 | ST.KILDA / JEWISH MUSEUM & SYNAGOGUE | E |
''Distance/direction from Melbourne: South Suburban Nearest town:\\
Walk area: St Kilda Max walkers N/A Walking distance: 7 km''
We will tram it down Glenferrie/Hawthorn roads to start of walk at Gardenvale. Follow the Elwood Canal to Elwood then to the St Kilda Botanical Gardens for lunch. After lunch we walk to the Jewish Museum and Synagogue in Alma road where a tour has been arranged. The cost will be $6.00 pp or $4.00 concession. We return to Kew by tram. You will require a Zone1 daily or Seniors daily met ticket.Please note:because of time constraints and earlier meeting time of 8.15 am is required.
| SAT 14 APRIL | HERRING ISLAND |
Saturday walk, please note! Last chance to catch the punt across the Yarra to Herring Island where there is an art exhibition as well as the permanent sculptures.\\Bring your own afternoon tea for a picnic.
| Sun 15/4 | WIRAWILLA WALK-MT TANGLEFOOTAND MT ST LEONARD | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75 km NE Nearest town: Healesville
Walk area: Ranges North of Healesville Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 17 km
A loop walk from Monda Rd. Includes Wirawilla Boardwalk in the Myrtle Gully rainforest. A short but steep track (100m elevation) takes us to the top of Mount St Leonard (note this 4km section is optional).Also passes through about 2.3 km of clearfelled coupes in various stages of their "evolution". Virtually all gradients are gentle. A 1.5 km section is overgrown. Gaiters and long sleeves are helpful on this section, but not essential.
| Wed 18/4 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road
| Fri – Sun20 – 22/4 | BACK OF LORNE BASE CAMP | EM |
Cancelled
| Sun – Sun21/4 – 22/4 | NEST BOX CHECKING WEEKEND-LURG HILLS NEAR BENALLA. | NA |
Distance/direction: 200km NE of Melbourne Max walkers: NA Walk distance: --
Conservation Activity. Very early start from Melbourne to meet the other volunteer groups on Saturday at 9.30am and then heading out in groups to the areas where we will check nest-boxes for Sugar Gliders, Squirrel Gliders and Phascogales. Need to be willing to carry ladders distances through the bush. Need to be willing climb ladders set against tree trunks. Well worth the effort if you are lucky enough see any of these creatures in their nest boxes. Excellent opportunity to practice navigation and GPS skills. BYO food and drinks, including for BBQ on Saturday night. We will stay in cabin accommodation at a local caravan park.
| Wed 25/4 | MERRICKS TO RED HILL RAIL TRAIL | EM |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90 SE Nearest town: Rosebud
Walk area: Max walkers 19 Walking distance: 13 km
This trail has a long gradual climb to Red Hill, with good views of Western Port, Phillip Island, The Nobbies and the Seal Rocks, vineyards and rolling countryside. Return along the same track. 13 km. Meeting time 8.45 am
| Sun 29/4 | RICHARDS TRAMLINE TRACK | EM |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 km east Nearest town: Warburton
Walk area: Upper Yarra State Forest Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 10 km
We return to this forest to now walk over the complete Richards track which was ½ closed 2 years ago because it was not possible to cross a creek. Some of the old historic logging rail curves can still be seen. Most of the time we will be walking in bush with some occasional views. A local identity who knows the history of the area will join us .Should be a pleasant day in the bush with refreshments at a vineyard.
| Sat 28/4 | BIG PATS CREEK TO STARLING GAP CIRCUIT | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 km E Nearest town: Warburton
Walk area: Upper Yarra State Forest Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 20 km
Circuit walk along historic tramline to Starling Gap. Returning along roads and trails. Both walks today will start at Big Pats Creek. The walk is long,~19 km with one section of bush-bashing for 300 m down a steep incline, but there is no substantial climbing. (Note date change from Sunday to Saturday)
| Sun 6/5 | WELSH VILLAGE | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 115km NW Nearest town: Chewton
Walk area: Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Pk Max walkers 18 Walking distance: 17 km
Starting at Chewton, we walk through an historic goldming landscape, following water races and tracks through dry open forest. Takes in the ruins of the Garfield wheel, Welsh Village, slate quarries and Expedition Pass Reservoir.
| Wed 9/5 | PORT MELBOURNE/MIDDLE PARK, ALBERT PARK | E |
Distance/direction: S.E. Suburban Max walkers: Walk distance: 12 km
This is the walk intended for January, but was postponed due to very hot weather. Walk will commence at Port Melbourne Tram Terminus, continue along Beaconsfield Parade, circuit of
Albert Park Lake and return to the city via the Shrine. Daily Met ticket required.
| Sun 13/5 | BUNGAL FOREST | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km west Nearest town: Ballan
Walk area: Bungal State Forest Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 16 km
A pocket of undulating dry forest south of Ballan, bordered by the East Branch of the Moorabool River, and undulating farmland. Part of this walk is off-track, so strong footwear is required. Ballan lacks a good cafe, so bring picnic drinks, etc. for after the walk.
| Wed 16/5 | CLUB MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road
| Sun 20/5 | 20th Anniversary Event:WINE BOTTLE LABELLING DAY – BBQ LUNCH | NA |
This event is the first activity as part of our Club’s twentieth anniversaty celebrations. 11.30 AM start. Location – the Keating’s, 30 Rowell Ave, Camberwell. Possibly some wine tasting. BYO meat and drinks – salads & deserts supplied. The bottle labelling will be in the afternoon. Cost – nil. All welcome. Collect your wine orders at this event (see article in this issue of The Vagabond) or buy stock (if available).
| Sat – Sun 26 – 27/5 | THE FAINTERS PC | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350 NE Nearest town: Mt Beauty
Walk area: Bogong High Plains Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 30 km
I’ve attempted the Fainters so many times now I think I’ve lost count, so will you help me make it this time? Too late in the year for summer walking but too early for a winter walk this ought to be a solitary walk. We’ll be starting from Falls Creek and finishing at Bogong Village. Depending on the weather we’ll camp up on Mt Fainter. Be prepared for cold nights and foul weather, or very serene and sunny conditions. Excellent views of Mt Feathertop and Mt Bogong, and a side-trip to Mt Niggerhead. Car shuffle required.
| Sun 27/5 | MT DONNA BUANG | M |
Details TBA
| SUN 27 MAY | MERRI CREEK |
Starting where the Merri Creek flows into the Yarra, we shall follow the course, with a look at CERES. This city farm is devoted to sustainable living, a topical subject.
| Sun 3/6 | KINGLAKE | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 km E Nearest town: Healesville
Walk area: Kinglake National Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 15 km
This will be one of the walks that Ian Arnott used to run in the Kinglake area. I have to contact him for details. While some may find these details a bit sketchy, all those that remember Ian’s walks will know to expect a good, solid day in the bush.
| SUN 3/6 | GEORGE BASS COASTAL WALK (New) | EM |
Walking Distance: 14 km.
The walk starts from the Punchbowl road and there is a well graded walking track that follows the clifftop eastwood to Kilcunda. As the path sweeps down from the road, a fine view unfolds across farmland and beach from Cape Woolamai in the west to Cape Paterson in the east. We will lunch at the Kilcunda pub.
| Sun – Fri3 – 22/6 | LARAPINTA TRAIL | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 2255 Km NW Nearest town: Alice Springs NT
Walk area: West MacDonnell Ranges NT Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 223 Km
Situated in the heart of Central Australia, the Larapinta Trail extends over 223 kilometers along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges. See main article in November 2006 Vagabond. The trail is divided into 12 sections (each a 1-2 day walk) of various grades from medium to very hard. Participants can walk the whole trail (20 days) or just certain sections.All walkers on the Trail need to have a good level of fitness, must be well prepared and equipped, prepared to carry reasonable loads and camp out.
| Sun 10/6 | MT BUANGOR LOOKOUT CIRCUIT | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 180km NW Nearest town: Beaufort
Walk area: Mt Buangor State Park Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 10.6 km
A short but challenging walk. 550m of climbing over 8km, followed by a very steep descent over 3km. Interesting open forest with large expanses of granite slbs and cliffs, and plenty of view points. There are cascades and waterfulls towards the end of the walk, but if it hasn’t rained these may be dry.
| Sun 10/6 | LILLYDALE – WARBURTON RAIL TRAIL – BIKE RIDE | EM/M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 35km Nearest town: Lilydale
Ride area: Outer Eastern Suburbs Max riders 12 Riding distance: 40/50km
The ride begins and ends at Lilydale Station. We will ride out along the very scenic rail trail towards Warburton and turn back at either Woori Yallock or Launching Place depending on the group’s preferences. BYO lunch but we should be able to get a coffee along the way. There is a train that leaves Flinders Street at 9.06am and reaches Lilydale at 10.11am. Catch this or park on the east side of Lilydale Station and meet there at 10.15am.
| Sun 17/6 | BELLS BEACH TO ANGLESEA | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110 km SW Nearest town: Anglesea
Walk area: Great Otway National Park Max walkers - Walking distance: 16 km
The walk is a coastal bush walk making up stage 1 of the SurfCoast Walk.. Highlights include spectacular scenery, coastal clifftops, Ironbark Basin bushland, Pt Addis Marine National Park lookout and coastal heathlands. Car shuffle required. This walk is suitable for a new leader wishing to be mentored – see Chris Ashe for details
| Wed 20/6 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road
| Sun 24/6 | MT JERUSALEM – MT EVERARD | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65 km NE Nearest town: Yarra Glen
Walk area: Kinglake National Park Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 17 km''
The 21,600 Kinglake N.P. takes in the southern slopes and ridges leading off the rich volcanic Kinglake Plateau. Much of this walk follows shallow-soiled ridgetops, whose "dry " forest contrasts markedly with the tall Mountain Ash "wet" forest near our lunch spot at Jehosaphat Gully picnic ground. Some good views.
