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
| Wed 20 Feb | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Vagabond issued.
| 24 - 28 Feb | WALLS OF JERUSALEM NP\\TASMANIA PC | M |
Distance/direction from Launceston: 110 km SW Nearest town: Mole Creek
Walk area: Walls of Jerusalem NP Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 40km
The Walls of Jerusalem NP is adjacent - to the east - of the popular Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair NP. It consists of 5 main peaks dissected by open grassy valleys with lakes and tarns surrounded by wildflowers and groves of pencil pine. The park itself is quite small but it is intended that several days will be spent exploring the park and surounding area.
| From 1 March | PRECIPITOUS BLUFF PC | H |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110km SW Hobart Nearest town: Cockle Creek
Walk area: South West NP, Tasmania Max walkers Walking distance: 75 km
for those who have attempted Federation Peak, this is for you. Precipitous bluff - 75 kilometre - 7 to 9 day trek starting at Ida Bay then traversing the moonlight ridge track to Precipitous Bluff and returning to Cockle Creek via the south coast track. A hard walk featuring all southern Tasmania and the wilderness area has to offer.
| Sun 2 March | MORNINGTON – THE BRIARS | EM |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 50 km S Nearest town: Mornington
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 14 km
A walk which was canclled due to high temperature last year. Coastal walk from Mornington to Mount Martha and then a leisurely stroll alongside Balcombe Creek to The Briars Park where there is the option of walks around the park or a visit to the Homestead. Car shuffle
| Sun 2 March | CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY |
Walk area: Yarra, Kew Max walkers Walking distance: km
Join fellow club members in assisting to clean up a beautiful part of the Yarra boulevard in Kew. This activity will be followed with a fun picnic at 1pm. with a prize for the most interesting contribution that we can share. So comb those recipe books and gather information on the boulevard's history. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring sturdy gloves Meeting place Bellbird picnic ground carpark Melways page 44K3 time 11.00am.
| Sun 9 March | MT. LOFTY TO JUMPING CK RESERVE | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 35 km NE Nearest town: Warrandyte
Walk area: Warrandyte State Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km''
We shall follow the Yarra exploring less visited areas of the Park. Not all areas have walking tracks. Unduating but nothing too challenging. Note: Helper needed at Kew carpark
| Fri – Mon 7 – 10 March | MT BULLER LABOUR DAY WEEKEND BC | E to M |
CANCELLED
| Wed 12 March | LERDERERG HERITAGE RIVER WALK | E |
Walk area: Blackwood Max walkers Walking distance: 9 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes X
A circular walk commencing at the Garden of St. Erth all on track (a few rough places) and mostly flat. Reminders of gold rush days with water races and mines. Varying woodland, stringybark, tall timber and fern groves. Meet at Victoria Park Kew at 8.45 a.m
| Sun 16 March | KEW FESTIVAL FAMILY WALK | EM |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Kew
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
Kew Community Festival runs from Thursday 6th March to Sunday 16th March. This is a repeat of the family walk open to all members of the public. It commences at Bellbird Picnic area and visits Fairfield and Studley Park boathouses, Dights Falls and the flying fox colony. Volunteers and leaders needed to assist on the day. Please contact Pip.
| Sat Sun 15-16 March | NEST BOX PLACEMENT | N/A |
''Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Benalla
Walk area: Lurg Hills near Benalla Max walkers -- Walking distance: (not known) km''
Join Ray Thomas (of the Regent Honeyeater Project) and volunteers in placing 240 new nest boxes for Squirrel Gliders and Phascogales in the Lurg Hills. There will be some on-the-job training about how to do the task safely, and with optimal results for the animals. Involves off track walking, and an opportunity to practice navigation skills because we need to record the exact locations of the nest boxes for subsequent next box checking. (GPS would be useful.) Need to be willing to carry ladders throught the bush and climb them up trees.
Very early start (6.15am) to get to Benalla by 9am on Saturday morning. We will stay at the Benalla Caravan Park on Saturday night. Come for one day or the weekend.
There is also a nest box placement weekend on 1-2 December 2007. Contact Ray Thomas directly if you want to attend: raydavidthomas@hotmail.com
| Wed 19 March | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Easter Fri - Mon 21-24 March | GREAT OCEAN WALK PC
STAGE 1 - APOLLO BAY to AIRE RIVER | M |
Walk area: Great Otway NP; 12 Apostles NP Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 40 km\\ Distance/direction from Melbourne: 190km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The aim is to walk the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead near the 12 Apostles - a distance of 91km. Over Easter we will complete stage 1 - walking approx 11km/day with packs. Wait list only.
| Easter Fri - Mon 21-24 March | GREAT OCEAN WALK - CAPE OTWAY BC | EM-M |
Walk area: Great Otway National Park, Apollo Bay Max walkers - Walking distance: 10-15km per day
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 190km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The base camp will be at Bimbi Park in the bush near Cape Otway. Choice of day walks along the route of the Great Ocean Walk. See Cape Otway lighthouse, Rainbow Falls, Parker River Inlet and magnificant rainforests of the Otways. Note this includes members who have already signed up for day walks associated with the Great Ocean Walk pack carry. Please get the camping fee to Carmel to secure your place.
| Easter Fri - Mon 21-24 March | FALLS CREEK AND MT BOGONG | H |
Walk area: Bogong High Plains Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 50 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A grand circuit. Starting from Howmans Gap we walk across the high plains to the Alpine Walking Track, up the T-spur to Mt Bogong, returning via Quartz Ridge and the Grey Hills. Wonderful views into NSW.
| Easter Sat Sat 22 March | ST ANDREWS MARKET / SMITHS GULLY | E |
Walk area: Christmas Hills Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 50km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Walk will commence at St. Andrews Market where we can spend an hour or so browsing and have morning tea before commencing with a short walk along the Heritage Trail to the old Queenstown Cemetery, then along rural roads and tracks to the northern end of One Tree Hill Reserve. About half the distance is steadily uphill. An alternative return route can be taken which will involve a steep uphill-downhill section. NOTE 8.45 a.m. start at Kew Library.
| Easter Sun Sun 23 March | MOONEE PONDS CREEK TO ROXBURGH PARK | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15 km North Nearest town: Broadmeadows
Walk area: Moonee Ponds valley Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
A one way walk along the Moonee Ponds Creek to the new station of Roxburgh Park. Bring Sunday Travel Pass.
| Easter Fri - Mon 21-24 March | ALPINE MOSSBED REHABILITATION BC – WORKING BEE |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 300km NE Nearest town: Falls Creek
Walk area: Bogong High Plains Max walkers Walking distance:
This is a Bushwalking Victoria TMG (Track Maintenance Group) event. Members of all VicWalk clubs are welcome to attend. Subsidised accommodation and petrol subsidy from Bushwalking Vic.
| Sun 30 March | POINT NEPEAN | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 95 km S Nearest town: Portsea
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park Max walkers 19 Walking distance: 10 km
This is an easy walk along roads, tracks and beach in the Point Nepean area of the Mornington Peninsula National Park. We encounter a short climb up Cheviot Hill and take in many historical sites along the way. A Park entry fee of approximately $7 is payable on the day.
| Sun 30 March | MOUNT MACEDON CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Macedon ranges Max walkers Walking distance: 21 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk starts with a steep uphill climb to the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross, and completes a circuit of the Macedon range including Major Mitchell Lookout, The Camels Hump, Sanatorium Lake, Mount Towrong, coffee at Macedon Township and then a short 3km walk back to the cars.
| Sun 6 April | MOUNT TANGLEFOOT WALK | M |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 17 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 84 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Varied walk through tall mountain ash and magnificent rainforest gullies. Possibility of a side trip up to Mt St Leonard (additional 4kms) depending on the day. A temperate forest walk through fern glades, blackwood wattles, sassafras and myrtle beech.
| Sun 6 April | YARRA VALLEY | E |
Walk area: Banyule City Council Max walkers Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 7km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is the same walk as planned for December which did not take place. It takes in the Bolin Bolin Billabong, Annullus Billabong and Banyule House.
| Sat - Sun 5 – 6 April | NEST BOX CHECKING | N/A |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Benalla
Walk area: Lurg Hills near Benalla Max walkers -- Walking distance: (not known) km
Join Ray Thomas (of the Regent Honeyeater Project) and volunteers in checking nest boxes for Sugar Gliders, Squirrel Gliders and Phascogales in the Lurg Hills. Involves off track walking, and an opportunity to practice navigation skills because we need to locate the nest boxes. (GPS would be useful.) Need to be willing to carry ladders through the bush and climb them up trees. Very early start (6.15am) to get to Benalla by 9am on Saturday morning. We will stay at the Benalla Caravan Park on Saturday night. Come for one day or the weekend.
There is also a nest box checking weekend on 3-4 May 2007. Contact Ray Thomas directly if you want to attend: raydavidthomas@hotmail.com.
| Sat - Sun 5 – 6 April | MT BUFFALO TRACK MAINTENANCE |
This is a Bushwalking Victoria TMG (Track Maintenance Group) event. Members of all VicWalk clubs are welcome to attend. Subsidised accommodation and petrol subsidy from Bushwalking Vic.
| Wed 9 April | BRIGHTON HERITAGE WALK | E |
Walk area: Brighton Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10 Km South Overdue Walks Procedure No
Suburban street and foreshore stroll which combines several walks from the Architectural Trail booklet recently released by Bayside City Council. Meet at Victoria Park Kew at 8.45 a.m
| Sun 13 April | BELLS BEACH & IRONBARK BASIN | EM |
Walk area: Surf Coast Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 104km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk 4km along the sand at low tide from Bells Beach below the cliffs to the end of Addiscot Beach. (Note: this is an ‘optional clothing’ beach!). Then climb 100m and follow paths through heathland and forest of the Ironbark Basin Reserve. Finish along the clifftop path back to Bells.
| Sun 13 April | O'SHANNASSY AQUEDUCT TRAIL | M |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges National Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72 km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
| Wed 16 April | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 20 April | MT JERUSALEM (KINGLAKE NP) | H |
Walk area: Kinglake Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 19.5km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A long circuit walk in steep forested mountain slopes, commencing at Steels Ck north of Yarra Glen. Climbing of 400m. Takes in Mt Jerusalem, Mt Beggary and Mt Everard.
| Sun 20 April | BOOLARRA RAIL TRAIL | EM |
Walk area: Strzelecki Ranges Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 160km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting from Mirboo Nth behind the Grand Ridge Brewery/ Restaurant. The trail folllows the branch line from Morwell, which opened in 1885 and carried dairy produce, timber and passengers. It closed in 1974. Car shuffle required.
| Sun 20 April | CAMBARVILLE TRACK MAINTENANCE |
This is a Bushwalking Victoria TMG (Track Maintenance Group) event. Members of all VicWalk clubs are welcome to attend.
| Fri – Sun 25 – 27 April | BENDIGO AND MEVILLE CAVES BC ANZAC DAY LONG W/E | E / M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 150 km NW Nearest town: Bendigo
Walk area: Kooyoora State Park and surrounds Max walkers Walking distance: km
Come and explore Bendigo! Walks will vary from an easy stroll down Pall Mall, to a longer walk along the Bendigo Bushland Trail. A Medium walk to the Meville Caves is planned for the Saturday and an Easy Medium walk homeward bound on Sunday. Option of staying at the YHA Hostel (from $21 per night for share room) or camping nearby. .
| Sun 4 May | MOUNT ST LEONARD | M |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 50 km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk starts at Donellys Weir near Healesville and immediately commences the climb to Mt St Leonard; 700 meters over 8km so walkers would need a reasonable level of fitness. All on good fire track except for the last 2km which narrows to a steep foot track. A great walk close to Melbourne. Return via the same route.
| Sun 4 May | BLACKBURN LAKE RIDE | EM |
Walk area: Eastern suburbs Max walkers 12 Walking distance: ~40km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km Overdue Walks Procedure No
From Ashburton Station we’ll ride along the Anniversary Trail to Alamein, then via Markham Reserve to Warrigal Rd. We’ll then ride along upper Gardiners Creek to Blackburn Lake, where we’ll have a picnic lunch. From there we’ll use quiet streets to reach the Koonung Creek/Eastern Freeway Trail and ride west to the path’s end. Finally we’ll head back to the
Anniversary Trail via Hayes Paddock and Stradbroke Park, stopping for afternoon tea at Whitehorse Rd, and finish back at Ashburton Station. Meet at 10.30 am at Ashburton Station, west side car park. Cars can be left here.
| Sun 4 May | PRACTICAL NAVIGATION | EM |
Walk area: TBA Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: TBA Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Another of Jim’s interesting practical courses conducted in a bush setting out of Melbourne. Prerequisites are to be able to read maps and use a compass. Familiarisation can be obtained from Jim before the day. Emphasis is on reading the country and developing strategies. Date is negotiable – put your name down and we’ll negotiate.
| Fri - Sun 2 – 4 May | GRAMPIANS TRACK MAINTENANCE |
This is a Bushwalking Victoria TMG (Track Maintenance Group) event. Members of all VicWalk clubs are welcome to attend. Subsidised accommodation and petrol subsidy from Bushwalking Vic.
| Sun 11 May | TWO BUNYIPS WALK | EM |
Walk area: Bunyip State Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75km East Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
We begin with the 9km Treefern Walk through a variety of forest including teatree, stringybark and banksia. All on track, total climbing 190m. After a late lunch we will drive a further 5km and complete a 4km circuit through swampy heathland and buttongrass. Watch out for bunyips in the waterholes!
| Sun 11 May | TIPPERARY SPRINGS – BALD HILL | M |
Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk starts and finishes at Tipperary Mineral Springs. It follows the Sailors Creek valley to the ‘blowhole’’ and passes many old mine workings, mineral springs, forests, farmland and volcanoes.
| Wed 14 May | BAY WALK BOLLARDS - GEELONG | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km SW Nearest town: Geelong
Walk area: Foreshore of Corio Bay Max walkers N/A Walking distance: 10 km
The walk will commence in Rippleside Park North Geelong and follow the foreshore walking trail through Eastern Beach to Limeburners Point. We will also visit the adjacent Botanical Gardens before returning along the same trail to the start. The Bay Walk Bollards is a major public artwork consisting of 106 hand-shaped and painted wooden sculptures, constructed from old pier pylons. Meet at Victoria Park Kew at 8.45 a.m.
| Fri-Sun 16-18 May | 20TH ANNIVERSARY BC PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND AT THE PROM | E-H |
Walk area: Wilson Promontory NP Max walkers 50 Walking distance: tba km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Unfortunately I had to cancel Howmans Gap as we didn’t have enough people but I managed to book Baldwin Spencer Lodge at the Prom. There is never any difficulty geting people for this but priority will be given to those who had paid for Howmans. I will make a waiting list and camping is available if you don’t get a bed in the lodge. There are so many walks around Tidal River and in the rest of the Prom that we can cater for all requirements. We will have a shared meal on Saturday. Cost $50 per head for lodge. Campers – there is a fee per site and I’ll collect a small contribution for shared items. Meet Friday after 4pm at the Lodge, Tidal River.
| Wed 21 May | CLUB MEETING and AGM |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 25 May | ST. JOHN’S HILL | EM |
Walk area: Dandenongs east Max walkers Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 45km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is a circular walk starting from Herman’s saddle reserve. It is taken from Day Walks by Chapman & Siseman.
I have not previewed it by the time this Vagabond comes out, but will do so, as conditions can change even following the best of directions.
| Sun 25 May | ARTHURS SEAT | M |
Walk area: Arthurs Seat Park & McCrae Foreshore Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70 Km South Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A stroll along the McCrae foreshore, then a scenic walk up the first section of the Two Bays Walking track from Dromana to Arthurs Seat (280 m), through the McKellar Flora Reserve to Kings Waterfall and down through the Arthurs Seat State Park and McCrae to the Lighthouse.
| Sat 31 May | CATHEDRAL RANGES | MH |
Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Details to be advised.
| Sun 1 June | PUNCHBOWL TO KILKUNDA | EM |
Walk area: South Gipsland Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 123km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting from the carpark at the end of Punchbowl road, a wide and well graded track follows the clifftop eastward to Kilkunda. Views across farmland and beach from Cape Woolami in the west to Cape Patterson in the east. Lunch at Killies Pub.
| Sun 8 June | BIRDS LAND | E |
Walk area: Dandenong foothills Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10 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. Total climbing 250m.
| Sun 15 June | HURSTBRIDGE AND PANTON HILLS | E |
Walk area: Outer NE suburbs Max walkers Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 25km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Hurstbridge is the end of the train line but we shall be travelling by car as trains are few and far between. The town is of historical interest, with a bridge designed by Monash. Panton Hills is south of St. Andrews where we patronise the market about once a year. There are two reserves belonging to Parks Victoria to be explored.
| Sun 15 June | MT FRANKLIN GORGE | M |
Walk area: Daylesford and Dry Diggings Area Max walkers 14 Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk follows part of the great Dividing trail (the dry Diggings track section) through the dry open woodlands of the Upper Lodden state forest and the Tarilta Creek through the relatively lush Mt Franklin Gorge (really more a narrow rocky valley than a gorge). There is no marked track along the gorge (the walk here is generally on green grassy flats) and some creek crossings will be required. There is a short off track section.
| Wed 18 June | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 22 June | MCMAHONS CREEK GOLDFIELDS | EM |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 9 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 86 km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The walk is in the Yarra Ranges National Park in the upper region of the Yarra River and incorporates some of a little known goldfield including 2 tunnels that were excavated to divert the river. The vegetation is varied with some delightful forest and abundant wildflowers late winter and early spring. The walk is short but there are some steep sections which can be slippery when wet so if you use poles bring them. Total climbing 350 m.
| Sun 29 June | MOGGS CREEK | M |
Walk area: Great Otway NP Max walkers 24 Walking distance: 16 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 124km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Beach, forest and fabulous views. Prolific birdlife and Winter flowering plants. . Some beach walking otherwise good footpaths and unused roads. Total climbing 390m. Car shuffle required.
