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 15 Feb | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Barbara Perugini and Ilga Haase talk about their 300 km Coast to Coast Walk in England.
| Sat 18 Feb | INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING | - |
Walk area: Nunawading Max walkers - Walking distance: NA
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
We are planning an outdoor rock climbing weekend for later in the year, so this is an opportunity to get some indoor practice. Venue is Hardrock, 16-18 Varman Court, Nunawading, from 2pm. Cost includes entry, harness hire, shoe hire and instruction. Participants will be required to sign an Agreement form. Link to
Hardrock website: http://www.hardrock.com.au/default.asp.
| Sun 19 Feb | RIVER YARRA & PLENTY RIVER FLATS | E |
Walk area: Banyule Flats Walking distance: Up to 10 km Distance/direction from Melbourne:10 km NE
Overdue Walks Procedure No
Trip by car on this occasion, Walk will be by wetlands and river. Various birds to be seen. Distance flexible depending on temperature.
| Wed 22 Feb | INGLESTON & WERRIBEE GORGE WALKS | M |
Walk area: Werribee Gorge State Park Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 15km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
First of a series of medium Wednesday walks for those who can’t wait till Sunday. Aim is to explore two parts of Werribee Gorge State Park. Some off track walking in the gorges, steep pinches and rocky scrambles. Few visitors go to Ingleston Gorge. Bring a thermos and snacks for the end of the walk. Note: Starting time is at 9.30am from Victoria Park, to avoid weekday traffic and parking restrictions. We aim to return before the worker traffic builds up.
| Sun 26 Feb | MT EVELYN FOREST | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 10.4 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 53 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
A 10.4km circuit walk through box stringy bark woodland. Total climbing 280m in 3 pinches over 4km. Walking time 31⁄2hrs. Note: VERY LATE START 10.30 am, Kew Library car park.
| Sat 3 - Sat 10 Mar | PACK CARRY: OLD PORT DAVEY TRACK | H |
Walk area: Tasmania Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 63 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 500km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk takes a minimum of 4 days but we will allow more to cope with all weather conditions. The intention is to meet up with the South Coast Track walkers at Melaleuca. A food drop can be arranged in Melaleuca for those wishing to do both walks.
| Sat 3 Mar | WESTERFOLDS PARK | E |
Walk area: Templestowe Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 20 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This Saturday walk will take in the indigenous festival at the Miamia cultural centre (Wednesday walkers went there in December and can recommend it). The paths are all paved, some a bit hilly, but others by the Yarra. Meet at Kew at 8.45 am to car pool.
| Sun 4 Mar | CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY | - |
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park Max walkers -Walking distance: NA
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Why not volunteer for 3 hours to be part of a larger group cleaning up the Yarra River and its banks from Dight’s Falls to the Chandler Hwy? Boats may be on loan from the Studley Park and Fairfield boat houses. Plenty of work for land lovers. Meeting place 9.00 am Bellbird Picnic jetty. Bring your sunhat, gardening
gloves and morning tea. A rake and pick up implements would be useful.
| Sat 10 – Mon 12 Mar | BASE CAMP: FALLS CREEK | EM/M |
Walk area: Alpine Walking distance: Var 12-18km Distance/direction from Melbourne:390km NE
Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Accommodation at Banool Ski Club. Walks will be full day on Sunday, half or full day on Saturday and half day on Monday focussing on the historic huts on the Bogong High Plains and other areas near by. There will be flexibility to accommodate EM or M walkers.
| Sat 10 - Sun 18 Mar | PACK CARRY: SOUTH COAST TRACK | H |
Walk area: Tasmania Walking distance: 82 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 500km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The South Coast Track, Melaleuca to Cockle Creek, is a difficult walk of 82 kilometres, walked in a minimum of 6 days, but allowing for weather 7 to 8 days is the norm. Access to the track is via light plane to Melaleuca or Cox Bight, landing on the beach. The southern coastline of Tasmania is beautifully wild, isolated and very unpredictable. Weather is the major factor in the degree of difficulty experienced on this walk.
| Sun 11 Mar | SKETCHER’S WALK: BELLBIRD PICNIC AREA | E |
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 5 km Distance/direction from Melbourne:5 km E
Overdue Walks Procedure No
Bring paper and pencils to sketch features in this area of the Yarra River.
| Wed 14 Mar | CURRAWONG PARK – WESTERFOLDS PARK | E |
Walk area: Doncaster East -Templestowe Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Bus or car shuffle from Westerfolds Park to Currawong Bush Park, a 59 hectare remnant of the native bushland and ecology of the area prior to European settlement. The walk continues down the Mullum Mullum Creek trail to the Main Yarra trail which passes Petty’s historic orchard on the way back to the car park at Westerfolds Park. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 18 Mar | PT ADDIS TO ANGLESEA | EM |
Walk area: Anglesea Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 112km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk starts near Pt Addis at Ironbark Reserve and the track goes into the forest into a unique habitat dominated by tall iron bark trees. Large parts of the forest are home to grasstrees and silver banksias, correas and white daisy. The track reaches the cliff tops with wonderful views of the red, orange and yellow cliffs. These contrast with the green bush and blue sea and sky. There is a car shuffle involved.
| Sun 18 Mar | WHISKEY CREEK CIRCUIT | M |
Walk area: Lerderderg State Park Max walkers Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72kms W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk entails a 230 meter drop into the Lerderderg Gorge and a climb out on the return leg. Approx. half the walking is on steep dirt roads with the remainder on footpads. It will involve two crossings of the Lerderderg River, so a towel may be handy for drying feet. The descent into Miners Camp will involve some scrambling across a near vertical rockface above the river.
| Wed 21 Mar | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Liz Manton and John Sheridan will talk about their five-day walk in August 2011 in the northern section of the Kungsleden Trail in Swedish Lapland, 300km above the Arctic Circle. This area is not widely known, but the walking is not hard and the scenery is spectacular.
There are multiple options for doing the walk from pack carrying everything (what Liz and John did) to staying in well-spaced (in terms of walking distance) huts, sometimes with attached saunas!
| Sat 24 Mar | PRACTICAL NAVIGATIONAL TRAINING | M |
Walk area: Wombat State Forest Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne:65km NW Overdue Walks Procedure No
The training will take place at the Wombat State Forest. We will practice using compasses, GPS and reading the map to identifying features we will be walking through. Bring along a picnic lunch. You do not need to be a,leader to come on this walk. It is for any club member who is interested in becoming more comfortable with using a map, compass, GPS, etc.
| Sun 25 Mar | KYNETON HISTORY & CAMPASPE RIVER | E |
Walk area: Kyneton Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km NW Overdue Walks Procedure No
An hour’s train trip on the Bendigo line, Kyneton has lots of history. We explore the town and walk along the Campaspe river. Meet 8:15am at Southern Cross Station for the 8:35 train to Bendigo. Seniors can use one of their free travel passes. Others $12.40 return.
| Sun 25 Mar | LONDON BRIDGE TO PEARSE’S BEACH | EM |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km SouthOverdue Walks Procedure No
A wonderful walk along the Mornington Peninsula Coastal Track: rugged coastline, jagged cliffs, fascinating rock formations, tidal rock pools, sand dunes, calcarenite bluffs, coastal scrub, ocean beaches, historical points of interest, panoramic views. Please note – some beach walking. Car shuttle required.
| Sat 31 Mar | DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP: ONE TREE HILL | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 9 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Saturday morning short and steep walk to get the blood flowing. Back home for lunch. Start at the Tremont car park, and walk to include tracks adjacent to One Tree Hill, including 1000 steps, Lyrebird Track, etc.
| Sun 1 Apr | CAPE WOOLAMAI & CHURCHILL ISLAND | EM |
Walk area: Phillip Island Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 135km SE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
We plan to walk along the spectacular Woolamai Ocean Beach then on tracks in the Woolamai Fauna Reserve and up to the lighthouse at approx 110m above sea level. From here we see panoramic views of Phillip Island. The second part of the walk is around the historic Churchill Island.
| Fri 6 – Mon 9 Apr (Easter) | PACK CARRY: KANANGRA WALLS TO KATOOMBA | H |
Walk area: Blue Mountains NSW Distance/direction from Melbourne: 950km NE
Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 45 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
The three day walk will commence at Kanangra Walls and finish at Katoomba. Our route will take us past the Coal Seam Cave (an overhang) and along the narrow ridge to Cloudmaker and Cloudbreaker, over the colourfully named knolls of Rip, Rap, Roar and Rumble. We’ll also ford the Cox’s River. Whilst all of the walk is on track, there are plenty of several hundred metre ascents / descents (total ascents over the three days around 1300 metres) and the climb onto Narrow
Neck at the Katoomba end entails a short scramble up iron spikes of Tarrows Ladder. This classic Blue Mountains walk has spectacular scenery. We will need to rent a taxi van to take the party from Katoomba to Kanangra Walls, and there will also be a minimum size for the group, below which the trip will be cancelled.
| Sun 8 Apr | GRASS TREE WALK | EM |
Walk area: Brisbane Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 km W
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 15km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Tracks pass through woodlands and grasstree areas, old slate mines and the Little River. Start and finish at the Boar Gully camping area. Good views: undulating walk with a couple of steep pinches. Bring thermos and hot cross buns for refreshments at the end of the walk.
| Wed 11 Apr | CORINELLA TO CORONET BAY | E |
Walk area: Westernport Bay Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 103km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Easy walking from Corinella to Coronet Bay and return along Westernport Bay with rural views and historical sites. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sat 14 Apr | ANCIENT VOLCANOES AND SECRET GARDENS OF THE DAYLESFORD REGION | EM |
Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers Walking distance: 13km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110 kms NW Overdue Walks Procedure No
Visit the Lost Childrens’ Memorial at Wheeler’s Hill and meet a local identity. Gain a bird’s eye view of the landscape of the Central Goldfields as you walk along quiet country back roads to Daylesford. Lunch at good value Deb’s Wholesome Food Cafe. {Ph 53481030}. Climb Wombat Hill, walk through history tracing the
development of the town with a focus on its gardens. Discover why Baron von Mueller’s legacy is so significant.
Afternoon tea picnic in delightful Wombat Hill Gardens BYO.
| Sun 15 Apr | OLINDA CIRCUIT | EM |
Walk area: Anglesea Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 46km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
A circuit walk of the Olinda Valley commencing at Woolrich Lookout and then through the R.J Hamer Arboretum. Walking on quiet tracks through native forests and returning on fire trails to Woolrich Lookout. Lots of birdlife. 490 metres of climbing.
| Wed 18 Apr | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Maya Ward, author of “The comfort of water – a river pilgrimage” published in 2011, will speak of her 21 day pilgrimage along the Yarra River from the sea to its source near Mount Baw Baw. Maya will have copies of her book available for sale.
| Sat 21-Sun 22 Apr | NEST BOX CHECKING | - |
Walk area: Lurg Hill near Benalla Max walkers Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne:200km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Part of the Regent Honeyeater Project. Work in small groups to check nest boxes for evidence of use by Sugar Gliders, Squirrel Gliders and Phascogales. Involves helping to carry extension ladders through bush/farmland, locating the nest boxes, climbing ladders to check the nest boxes (optional) & recording
findings. Travel arrangements: requires an early start (about 6am on Saturday morning) to arrive at Benalla by 9.15am. Food/water: BYO lunch etc Sat & Sun, BYO BBQ on Saturday night at Old Lurg School or dinner at pub. GPS useful. Car rack useful. Accommodation options: free accommodation (matress only) at Benalla
Scout Hall or camp outside the hall; otherwise as arranged . Meet Dept of Environmental & Sustainability car park, Benalla 9.15 each morning.
| Sat 21 Apr | DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP: SHERBROOKE FOREST EAST | EM |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 7 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne 40 km E: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Saturday morning short and steep walk to get the blood flowing. Back home for lunch. A circuit walk from Grants Picnic Ground including Coles Ridge Road, Welch Track, and Paddy Track.
| Sun 22 Apr | TRACK CLEARING: KIRTH KILN | - |
Walk area: Bunyip State Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75 km E
Walking distance: NA Max walkers Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The tracks in this area are regularly used by our club, and now it is time to give back and improve them. In addition we hope to help create a new walking track link between Bunyip State Park and Kirth Kiln. There will be many varied tasks from the easy secateur stroller to the more arduous. We will work together with other clubs under the guidance of Steve Robertson, the Bushwalking Victoria Conservation and Tracks Project Officer.
| Wed 25 Apr | BACK TO MARYSVILLE | EM |
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
The tracks in Marysville are recently re-opened following the 2009 bushfires. Take advantage of the Anzac Day public holiday to come back to this area and see the extent of reconstruction. The main walk will be E/EM from the centre of town along Tree Fern Gully track. Easy walkers have the option of stopping for a longer lunch at Steavenson Falls while the EM walkers continue to the top of the falls and perhaps further around the Keppel Lookout track as far as De La Rue lookout. The lack of tall trees now provides a fabulous view from here across Maysville to the Cathedrals. Return via the same route. If we have enough Medium walkers (including a leader) they could do the entire 13km Keppel lookout track. All meet up again for afternoon tea. Meet 7.45 am at Victoria Park for an 8am sharp start as it is a fairly long drive.
| Sun 29 Apr | HARP RD TO ALAMEIN STATION | E |
Walk area: Deepdene, Ashburton Max walkers Walking distance: 11 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is a one-way walk using both tram and train, on trails through the leafy suburbs. The route is paved and flat. Use Myki ticket or Sunday Special.
| Sun 29 Apr | ENFIELD FOREST | EM |
Walk area: Ballarat Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 14.6 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 137kms W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The Enfield State forest is an old gold mining area southwest of Ballarat. Orchids are a major feature of the park, with 61 species to be found. This is a circuit walk on tracks. Climbing 185m. Lots of small gullies to cross.
| Sun 6 May | SKETCHER’S WALK – POINT NEPEAN NP | E |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsular Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km S
Overdue Walks Procedure No
Bring paper and pencils to sketch features in this area.
| Sun 6 May | POINT NEPEAN NP | M |
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 7 km Distance/direction from Melbourne:100 km S
Walk area: Mornington Peninsular Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 15 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Some beach walking involved. Fast pace expected so that we finish about the same time as the sketchers walk that is scheduled for the same day. Yet to be previewed so please refer to Bernie for details closer to the walk date.
| Wed 9 May | BALNARRING TO SHOREHAM | E |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Beach / cliff top / rock walk. Great views. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 13 May | CRESWICK FOREST | EM |
Walk area: Creswick Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 13 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 119kms west Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Forest reserved in the late 1800’s following the gold rush in this area. Walk passes through old gold mining areas, the site of William Spence, famous in the early trade union days, and St Georges Lake. Climbing 170m. A circuit walk all on track.
| Sun 13 May | RAZORBACK & AH KOW SPURS | H |
Walk area: Lerderderg SP Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 13.5km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72km NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A circuit walk starting and finishing at Square Bottle Track, with significant climbing. The walk starts with a steep descent of 350m to the Lerderderg River. Then 2.4km along the Lerderderg R, where a track is visible only intermittently. Rugged underfoot with numerous river crossings. A 500m climb out of the gorge. Great views during the final part of the climb. The last 2km are a 200m descent back to the start point. Walking poles essential. Expect wet feet. Estimated actual walking time: 6hrs.
| Wed 16 May | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Including Annual General Meeting.
| Sat 26 May | DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP: OLINDA | M |
Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 7 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting on Ridge Road at Mt Dandenong aboretum, the walk follows Mechanics track to Olinda Falls, Olinda Creek Road, and then returns via Barges Track, Falls Road and Mechanics Track. Downhill first then uphill. A quick morning’s exercise that allows you to be home for lunch.
| Sun 27 May | DAREBIN CREEK: EPPING TO BUNDOORA | E |
Walk area: Melbourne Metropolitan Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
The lower reaches of Darebin Creek flow through Rockbeare Park, but this Sunday we will follow its flow towards the Yarra in the northerly part. Meet at 9am at Flinders Street Station under the clocks to journey to Epping. Return will be by tram from Bundoora.
