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 21/11 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road. John Hawker (Horticulturist - Heritage Victoria) will give a presentation on walking on Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia. Vagabond issued.
| Fri-Sun 21/11 | MCMILLAN’S TRACK – STAGE 5, MT SKENE TO WOODS POINT BC/PC | MH / M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km E Nearest town: Woods Point
Walk area: North East Hill Country Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 30 km
We began our 220 km McMillan’s Track trek just north of Omeo on Cup Weekend in 2005. We have been thwarted by the bushfires in the 2007 summer, so now we will tackle the last 30 kms, which ends in the old gold mining town of Woods Point. Walkers doing the full trip will be dropped up at Mt Skene on Friday night. This walk is graded MH because of the climbing. For the other walkers, in between support duties there is plenty to see at Woods Point.
| Sun 25/11 | FRENCH ISLAND: THE PINNACLES | EM |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 68km SE Nearest town: Hastings
Walk area: French Island National Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 14.5 km
Take the ferry from Stony Point to French Island (cost $20 adult, $14 concession) then a circuit walk along beach, heathland track and quiet road to The Pinnacles lookout over Westernport Bay. Lots of wildflowers, birds, echidnas, koalas, snakes, flies and mosquitoes.
| Sun 25/11 | TRACK MAINTENANCE – FREEMANS MILL | - |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town:
Walk area: Bunyip SP Max walkers - Walking distance: -
This is a Bushwalking Victoria TMG (Track Maintenance Group) event. Members of all VicWalk clubs are welcome to attend.
| Sun 2/12 | HIGH LEAD TRAMLINE CIRCUIT WALK | MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km E Nearest town: Powelltown
Walk area: Yarra State Forest Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 21 km
We follow the High Lead Tramline north for several km . The track may be overgrown and climbs 400 m over 1.6 km in one very steep section. At the crest of the steep climb turn west into Downy Spur Rd then along several unsealed tracks to the "Walk into History Walking Track " leading back to the High Lead carpark.. Expect some magnificent scenery with tall forest, ferny gullys and dense understory. Possibility of lyrebirds, black cockatoos and other birdlife
| Sun 9/12 | TENNIS AND HIGH TEA |
Walk area: Max walkers 20 Walking distance: km
Enjoy an afternoon of tennis at Xavier College, Burke Hall, 2 Nolan Avenue, Kew (behind the "White House") at 2.30 pm. To be followed by High Tea at 5.00 pm. Please bring a plate or a bottle of bubbly to share and $2 ball money. Non players welcome. RSVP by Wednesday, 5 December.
| Sun 9/12 | LERDERDERG GORGE - LONG POINT TO BLACKWOOD RANGE TRACK | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80 km W Nearest town: Bacchus Marsh
Walk area: Lerderderg State Park Max walkers 16 Walking distance: 15 km
A walk in the lower section of Lerderderg Gorge. Initially following the Lerderderg River bed to Long Point Diversion weir then ascending to the Blackwood Ranges Track to complete a circuit to the car park. several short steep sections. 500m descent and 500 ascent.
| Wed 12/12 | LYSTERFIELD LAKE PARK | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town: Lysterfield
Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: 8 km
A walk around the lake and then follow Tramline, Lamberts Thompson and Mahogany Tracks back to the picnic area. This is the Christmas walk so please bring a treat to share at lunch. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 16/12 | YARRA VALLEY IN BANYULE | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 7km East Nearest town:
Walk area: Heidelberg Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
Bolin Bolin Billabong, Annulus Billabong and Banyule House are among the places to be seen in this area, which is so close to Kew. Walk follows the yarra so there are no hills and mostly on formed paths. Arvo tea at Dorothy's as this is the last walk for the year. Note meeting time 8.45 am due to short journey.
| Wed 19/12 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road. Annual Xmas party and Hamper collection.
| Tue–Wed 2-10/1/08 | AAWT (Alternative Route)
KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK SECTION. PC | H |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 539km NE Nearest town: Thredbo
Walk area: Kosciuszko National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 85 km
An alpine section of the Australian Alps Walking Track (alternative route) between Mt Jagungal and Dead Horse Gap (near Thredbo). Walking in the heart of the alpine wilderness the feature of the walk will be the Kosciuszko main range which includes Mt. Townsend, Blue Lake and Mt. Kosciuszko itself. Some previous expirence walking on an pack carry trip prefered. Participants expected to make own way to Thredbo. Group planning meeting to be held late November 07
| Thurs 10/1 | YARRA RIVER, VIC. MARKET, EUREKA TOWER | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km SE Nearest town: Lysterfield
Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: 8 km
Depending on the heat of the day we will either walk from Hawthorn Bridge into the city or catch a tram. Then browse around Victoria Market and Flagstaff Gardens before heading to the Eureka Tower for a birds eye view. Cost $16.50 or Concession $11.00. Daily Met ticket required. N.B. This walk is on THURSDAY as Vic Market doesn’t operate on Wednesdays. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
| Sun 13/1 | EARLY BIRDS BY THE BAY | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km Nearest town: St Kilda
Walk area: Urban coastal Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Meet at the beach end of St Kilda Pier at 6am. We will watch the sun rise as we walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for coffee and raisin toast, then return via Albert Park Lake. You can go home for a nap, or stay on in St Kilda to swim, eat or shop.
| Wed 16/1 | CLUB MEETING |
BBQ Alexandra Gardens, Cotham Road Kew – adjacant to the Kew Library. From 6.30 pm. Hall will be open for Walk Sheets, Kitchen & Toilets.
| Sun 20/1 | NORTH BALWYN PAPERBARK WALK | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Nearest town:
Walk area: Balwyn Max walkers Walking distance: 5.5 km
A half day walk around the suburb of Nth Balwyn. Note starting time 1.30pm from Kew Library
| Sun 20/1 | LITTLE RIVER | H |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110km NE Nearest town: Buxton
Walk area: Cathedral Range State Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 11–12 km
Set in the eastern side of the Cathedral Range State Park this wallk explores part of the Little River as it flows through a small gorge. Exploratory walk . Contains a 2 – 3km off track section which includes a 300m climb. Length of walk will be determined by level of water in the river and vegetation encountered.
| Sat-Mon 26-28 Jan | AUST DAY WEEKEND PC or BC REQUIRED |
At this stage we have no base camp, pack carry or medium walk. One idea is for a beginners pack carry. Could interested leaders contact the Walks' Coordinators if you wish to put on an event.
| Sun 27/1 | Hovells Creek & Limeburner's Bay. | E |
This will be a car journey, not public transport so beloved by Dorothy. Meet 7.45 am at Kew Library
| Sun 3/2 | SOUTH DOWN THE BAY RIDE | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 0km Nearest town: Melbourne
Walk area: Southeastern suburbs Max walkers 15 Riding distance: 57km
From Southbank we’ll ride down to Beacon Cove, then south down the bayside path to Mordialloc. From there we’ll head inland to Carrum and on to Seaford and finally along the back of the sandhills to Frankston where we’ll catch the train back to Flinders St. The ride is mainly off-road with a few stretches on quiet streets; there are some unsealed sections. There are bail outs for those who want a shorter ride. Meet at Southbank near the arched footbridge at 9.15am. BYO lunch but we’ll have morning coffee at a cafe along the way. If the forecast is for 30-35 bring bathers for a shorter ride and a swim. If it’s over 35 the ride will be cancelled. Meet at 9.15 am at Southbank near the footbridge.
| Sun 3/2 | CONDONS TRACK (:cell class=col3:)MH |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90 km E Nearest town: Healesville
Walk area: Yarra Ranges NP Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 15 km
Starting from Donnelleys Weir, the walk climbs up to the Great Dividing Range via Condons Track then continues along the range to to Mount Monda. Hill climbing (780m elevation gain), for fit walkers.
| Sun 10/2 | GELLIBRAND HILL (:cell class=col3:)E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 28km Nearest town: Melbourne
Walk area: Woodlands Historic Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12 km
Regenerating woodlands, redgums and native grasslands. Total climbing 120m. Views over Melbourne and the airport. A chance to visit the restored historic Woodlands Homestead. Walk will not proceed if the forecast maximum temperature is 30 or more.
| Sun 10/2 | WARRANDYTE KINGLAKE NATURE CONSERVATION RESERVE, WATSON’S CREEK | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km NE Nearest town: Kangaroo Ground
Walk area: Bend of Islands Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 15 km
This is a recently proclaimed conservation area. Terrain varies from very degraded to pristine bush. We follow old vehicular tracks, quiet country roads & there is about 3 k’s of very rough off track – no bush bashing but innumerable wombat holes etc. Undulating terrain but nothing too challenging. Can be shortened if very hot. Note: Helper needed at Kew carpark
| Wed 13/2 | TBA | E |
| Sun 17/2 | DAREBIN CREEK AND BUNDOORA HOMESTEAD | E |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10 km East Nearest town:
Walk area: Bundoora Park Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
After walking along the Darebin Creek through the northern suburbs to historic Bundoora park, after which we shall visit the historic Bundoora Homestaead and the art show within. Board the tram in Plenty Road for the return journey.
| Sun 17/2 | KEPPEL LOOKOUT | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 98km NE Nearest town: Marysville
Walk area: Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 12 km
An energetic walk over the forested hilltops overlooking Marysville. There are sweeping views of nearby Mt Margaret and the Cathedral Ranges. Mountain ash forest and fern groves to be enjoyed. A couple of steep bits to get the heart pumping.
| Wed 20/2 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road. Vagabond issued.
| Sun 24/2 | THREE SUBURBS WALK | E |
Walk area: Max walkers Walking distance: 6 km
Half day walk around Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell. Note starting time 1.30pm from Kew Library
| 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.
The date for the walk will be agreed in consultation with Steve Brown to allow the possibility of combining this walk with the Precipitous Bluff walk.
| Sun 2/3 | 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 cancelled 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
| From 1/3 - TBD | 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 9/3 | 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 7/3 10/3 | MT BULLER LABOUR DAY WEEKEND BC | E to M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 237km NE Nearest town: Mansfield
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 24 Walking distance: 5-16km
Accommodation is at Schuss Ski Lodge at Mt Buller with beautiful views over the Valley. Extensive kitchen available for us to self cater. BYO breakfasts and lunches – dinners organised at cost of $6-$10 each meal eg roast, BBQ, pasta. Rooms are twin share with ensuites- sheets and doonas are provided. Cost is $66 per person for 2 nights and $90 per person for 3 nights. Single supplement available if you want your own room – additional cost of 75% i.e. total cost for 2 nights would be $115.50 or 3 nights would be $157.50. All money be paid to Carmel by 1/2/08. For calculating numbers and availability, commiting now would be helpful –. Full refund if trip cancelled eg bushfire threat. Car pooling can be arranged.
| Sun 16/3 | 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 15-16/3 | 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 19/3 | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Fri - Mon 21 - 24/3 | GREAT OCEAN WALK PC STAGE 1 - APOLLO BAY to AIRE RIVER | M |
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100 km W Nearest town: Apollo Bay
Walk area: Great Otway NP; 12 Apostles NP Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 91 km
The aim is to walk the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to Glenample Homestead near the 12 Apostles - a distance of 91km over 3 long weekends. Over Easter we will complete stage 1 - walking approx 11km/day with packs. Day walkers who are also prepared to shuffle cars are most welcome.
| Fri - Mon 21 - 24/3 | EASTER –BC REQUIRED |
| Fri - Mon 21 - 24/3 | 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 23/3 | 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.
| Sun 30/3 | 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.
