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 19 Nov | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Guest Speaker: Peter Mason talking about and showing photos of his 550km walk on the Camino trail across Spain.
| Sun 23 Nov | BIG PATS CREEK RICHARDS TRAMWAY | M |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers _ Walking distance: 18km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km east Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A return walk along an old tram line through gullies and forests in this area east of Warburton. Walking on well defined tracks. No water so ensure you bring your own.
| Sun 23 Nov | CASEY BIKE RIDE | M |
Walk area: Ride area in the City of Casey Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 46km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40km south east Overdue Walks Procedure No
This ride ranges round the City of Casey taking in two attractive wetlands and the Wilson Botanic Park. There’s a bit of climbing, mainly in the northern section of the ride. Meet at Flinders St. Station to catch the 9.11 am Pakenham train. Meet on the platform at the back of the train. Or catch at another station down the line if preferred. If there are works on the Pakenham/Cranbourne line that Sunday another ride will be substituted. I will contact all those on the ride sheet if this happens.
| Sat 29 Nov | Mt Little Joe | H-fast |
Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 15km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Circuit: Starting from Scotchman’s Creek, Warburton, climb the Backstairs track and contour around the fire trail to Mount Little Joe summit. From summit descend off track to pick up the old tramway to Lyrebird lookout, La La Falls and back to cars via Four Mile Track and Old Warburton Road.
| Fri-Mon 5-8 Dec | WALHALLA TO BAW BAW PC | M |
Walk area: Baw Baw Plateau Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 36km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 150km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The first section of the Australian Alps Walking Track revisited. Commencing at the historic gold mining town of Walhalla this section winds its way through mountain forests to the high undulating Baw Baw Plateau and the first taste of alpine Australia. Spend a half day touring Walhalla, an interesting memory from a bygone era, tour the gold mines, enjoy the scenic walking around the town. The next 3 days will be a fairly relaxed walk to the top of the plateau via O’Sheas Mill Site, Mt. Erica and Mt. St. Phillack.
| Sun 7 Dec | EARLY BIRDS BY THE BAY: St. Kilda Beach - Albert Park Lake | E |
Walk area: Urban Coastal Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet at the beach end of St. Kilda Pier in time for a 6 am sharp departure. We will watch the sun rise as we walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for cofee and raisin toast, 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. Early bird all day parking for $5.00 in lower level of St. Kilda baths car park. Bring coins for the ticket machine.
| Wed 10/12 | Badger Weir Park | E |
Walk area: Badger Creek, Healesville. Max walkers - Walking distance: 6/12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An easy walk around Badger Creek and Weir for those who want to do it only once or for those so inclined we will do the walk clockwise and then anticlockwise. This should be a cool shady place to have our usual Christmas lunch so please bring a treat to share. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.
| Wed 10 Dec | MURRUNDINDI HIGHLIGHTS | M |
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Another trial of midweek Medium Grade walks.Come with someone who knows this area, just north of Toolangi, very well. See the highlights – the Cascades, Wilhelmina Falls, Murrundindi River, Dindi Mill and others. NOTE WILL MEET AT UNIT 3, 9 MITCHELL ROAD, MONT ALBERT NORTH AT 7.30 AM. Unrestricted parking available.
| Sat 13 Dec | Two Bays walking track Cape Schanck to Dromana | H-fast |
Walk area: Mornington Peninsula Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 26km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km S Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The Two Bays track is the longest continuous track on the peninsula. The track starts at Cape Schanck, follows the coast to Bushrangers Bay then heads inland through Greens Bush and crosses a road reserve to reach Arthurs Seat State Park, finishing on the foreshore at Dromana. The section approaching Arthurs Seat is steep. Car shuffle required.
| Sun 14 Dec | HISTORIC HEIDELBERG PARKS BUILDINGS & ARTISTS | E |
Walk area: Eaglemont Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km NE Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Apart from its association with the Heidelberg school of artists (Streeton and his crowd), Heidelberg has an Art deco town hall, examples of Walter Burley Griffin’s architecture, a housing estate by A.V. Jennings ( one of the first of its kind) as well as ample open spaces including Darebin Parklands with an indigenous trail. You realise the leader has lived in the area for a long time.
| Wed 17 Dec | CLUB MEETING |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
CHRISTMAS MEETING – social gathering after formal meeting.
| Sat 27 Dec | Yarra River Walk Abbotsford Convent Slow Food Farmers’ Market | E |
Walk area: Yarra River, Prahran to Kew Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km E Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Enjoy a morning walk after the Christmas festivities! The walk commences alongside the Yarra River at Church Street. Learn about the Yarra’s natural heritage, its past and current management and the part which we can all play in protecting that heritage for a sustainable future. The walk finishes at the delightful Abbotsford Convent where the monthly Farmers’ Market will be in full swing. You require a daily Met ticket. Please bring an environmentally friendly bag for purchases at the Farmers’ Market – no plastic bags, thank you.
| Thur-Tue 1-6 Jan | WILD BASE CAMP NO 3 MOROKA - MT WELLINGTON | E/M to H |
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Varied
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 300km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
The third of our series, suitable for any E/M+ walkers prepared to camp for a few days. Great way of spending a few quite days after the frenzy of Xmas. Magnificant country – 1000-1700 metres. Mt Wellington, Mt Reynard, The Watchtower, Moroka Gorge (5 waterfalls), Snowy Bluff, Lake Tarli Kaarng, The Pinnacles – choose when we get there.
| Sun 11 Jan | Watsons Creek Tk southern part of Mt. Everard Tk | EM |
Walk area: Kinglake N.P. Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 50km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Designed for hot weather, this walk in an area not usually visited by the Club is through shady bush with limited (but some) climbing.
| Sun 11 Jan | Coburg Lakes | VE |
Walk area: Near Pentridge Max walkers - Walking distance: 8km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 6km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
There are two lakes in the northern suburb of Coburg linked by the Darebin Creek. This rather short walk is planned as the weather may be hot at this time of year.
| Wed 14 Jan | Hawthorn Bridge-City | E |
Walk area: Suburban to City Max walkers - Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure No
In anticipation of hot weather we will take the tram from Kew to Hawthorn Bridge and then walk along the Yarra into the city. There will be an opportunity to purchase a gormet take away lunch or BYO. Lunch will be in one of the Gardens followed by a wander through and then return to Kew by tram. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.
| Sat 17 Jan | Eildon NP Rocky Peak circuit | H-fast |
Walk area: Eildon Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 26km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 140km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting at Jerusalem Creek inlet, we will follow the road past Blue Gum flat, along Knowles Gap Track to O’Toole Flat. Then the 4WD track will take us up to Rocky Peak. From there we’ll drop down the spur to pick up the 4WD track lower down and follow it back to Jerusalem Creek.
| Sun 18 Jan | ANGLESEA HEATHLANDS URQUHARTS BLUFF | M |
Walk area: Great Otway National Park – Anglesea Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km SW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting near the Anglesea Golf Course and then walking through coastal woodland to meet the coast near Urquharts Bluff. From there it’s along the rocks and sand at low tide, then through heathland and back to the start. A solid medium walk with some steep pinches, great coastal views, wildflowers and waves. Bring sunscreen and extra water.
| Wed 21 Jan | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
The January BBQ in the Alexandra Gardens.
| Fri-Sun 23-25 Jan | ALPINE RESTORATION BOGONG HILL PLAINS BC | - |
Walk area: Bogong Hill Plains Max walkers 30 Walking distance:
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 340km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Play a part in helping to restore this area of our Alpine National Park.
| Sun 25 Jan | EVERARD CIRCUIT | H |
Walk area: Kinglake National Park Max walkers 12 Walking distance: 23km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 72km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This walk provides the opportunity for the serious bushwalker to undertake a challenging 6 hour circuit walk close to Melbourne. The route passes through the major habitats of Kinglake National Park and provides fine views of the nearby ranges and Melbourne.
| Sat 31 Jan | Summer Challenge – Murrindindi River headwaters | VH |
Walk area: Toolangi State Forest / Murrindindi Max walkers 10 Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting up high we will pick up one of the starting points of the Murrindindi River and follow it down stream. Expect to get wet as we walk in the creek much of the time – water proof the contents of you pack! As there will be a steep descent at the start, with boulders and sudden drops to be negotiated, the pace will be slow at around 1km to 2km per hour. A car will be left near the expected take-out point. A great physical, mental and navigation challenge.
| Sun 1 Feb | Early Birds by the River Yarra Bend Park | E |
Walk area: Yarra Bend Park Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 4km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet at the end of Kanes Bridge near Studley Park Boathouse for a 7.00am departure. We follow the river past the flying fox colony, then cross the pipe bridge for coffee and raisin toast at Fairfield Boathouse (opens at 8.30am). Then along the Merri Creek to Dights Falls, and complete the loop via Deep Rock back to Studley Park for another coffee. Experience original indigenous bushland and abundant birdlife, close to the city in the cool of the early morning.
| Sat 7 Feb | MAP READING AND GPS | - |
Walk area: Mont Albert North Max walkers 6 Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: - Overdue Walks Procedure No
Another of Jims well known basic map courses. Learn the basics of using a map and compass and also have a peek at using a GPS. Put your new found knowledge to test by following bearings around a local park.
| Sun 8 Feb | Keppell Hut Lake Mountain | H |
Walk area: Lake Mountain Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 19.5km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 117km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Lake Mountain and the surrounding State Park are the closest part of Victoria's Alpine region to Melbourne. This is a great walk that visits some of the best features Lake Mountain has to offer including Alpine Ash and Snowgum forests, the site of an historic cattlemen hut and several lookouts over the Victorian Alps. Walk contains a steep climb.
| Wed 11 Feb | city parks ARTISTS SOCIETY | E |
Walk area: City parks and gardens Max walkers - Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: CBD Overdue Walks Procedure No
We will meet at Victoria Park East Kew as usual. We will travel by tram to the start of the walk in East Melbourne. We will walk through the Fitzroy Gardens, Yarra Park, Royal Botanic Gardens returning through Birrarung Marr and the Fitzroy Gardens. We will visit the Artists Society Gallery in East Melbourne before returning to East Kew. You will require an All Day Zone 1 or a Seniors Daily Met ticket to travel on the tram. The walk will be amended if the forecast maximum temperature is 30 or more.
| Sun 15 Feb | Bundoora Park and Homestead | E |
Walk area: Plenty Road – LaTrobe Universith Max walkers - Walking distance: 8km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
As it may be hot and humid in February, the walk will end at lunchtime. Bundoora Park has ancient red gums, a farm, and an historic homestead to visit, which often has a special art exhibition. All walking on paths.
| Sun 15 Feb | WESTERFOLDS PARK to DIAMOND CREEK & return | EM |
Walk area: Diamond Creek via Eltham Max walkers - Walking distance: 20 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 20 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
A walk with a twist. Westerfolds Park via Eltham to Diamond Creek and return. Walking on bike and walking trails, a lovely walk along the Diamond Creek Valley - an easy walk of 10 kilometres just in time for lunch at the Diamond Creek Hotel. Had too much for lunch – take a train back to Eltham or enjoy a return walk back to the cars at Westerfolds Park.
| Wed 18 Feb | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Fri-Sun 20-22 Feb | Mt Feathertop | MH |
Walk area: Alpine National Park Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 28km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 300km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting from Mt Hotham and traversing the Razorback Ridge to reach Mt Feathertop. Fuel stove only camping.
This ridge is very exposed. An alternative route is up the Bungalow Spur from Harrietville. Walk to the summit (weather permitting) and/or MUMC hut.
| Sat 21 Feb | Dom Dom Saddle to Donna Buang return | H-fast |
Walk area: Healesville Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 42km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 60km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Starting at Dom Dom Saddle (509m) we will follow the border of the Maroondah catchment area along the ridge line to Mount Donna Buang (1250m), crossing Mount Vinegar (1050m), the Knobs (1100m) and Mount Boobyalla (1230).
| Sun 22 Feb | PORT MELBOURNE to WILLIAMSTOWN | EM |
Walk area: Hobsons Bay and Lower Yarra Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 15km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km SW Overdue Walks Procedure No
109 tram to Port Melbourne, walk to Westgate Park, punt across Yarra to Spotswood, then walk beside the lower reaches of the Yarra and Hobsons Bay to Williamstown, Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park and Jawbone Conservation Reserve. Return to city by train. Pulic transport walk so need to prepurchase Sunday Saver ticket or have Senoirs Sunday pass. Punt ticket $3.
| Fri-Mon 6-9 Mar | Bogong High Plains BC Range of walks | - |
Walk area: Bogong High Plains Max walkers 12 Walking distance: Varied km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 350km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Camping at Langfords West Camp area. Toilets are provided but no other facilities. This area offers a wide range of walking opportunities and as it is already up high there is not much climbing required to get great views. The Oxfam team is planning some long walks but others can organise walks to suit themselves.
NB This is an Alpine area and the weather can be changeable with wintry conditions at any time of year
| Sun 8 Mar | EASTLINK BIKE RIDE | M |
Ride area: Mitcham to Carrum Max Riders 12 Riding distance: ~50km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 20km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
This ride will cover the entire new Eastlink Trail from Springvale Rd to the Patterson River. There will be a short road ride from Mitcham Station to reach the start of the trail, and we’ll use the Dandenong Creek Trail (unsealed) to reach Carrum. The first section of the trail is quite hilly but the bulk of it is flattish. BYO lunch. If there are works on the Belgrave/Lilydale or Frankston lines that Sunday the ride will need to be changed. I will contact all those on the ride sheet if this happens. Meet at Mitcham Station north side at 9.00am.
| Fri-Sun 13-15 Mar | Tarra Bulga National Park BC | EM |
Walk area: Tarra Bulga National Park Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Variedkm
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Nestled in the Strzelecki Ranges, Tarra-Bulga National Park is home to mountain ash, messmate, blackwood, beautiful fern gullies, ancient myrtle beeches and cool temperate rainforests. Rustic cabins at Fernholme, Tarra Valley Tourist Park have been booked, approximate cost $55, or alternatively, camping facilities available. Saturday will be spent exploring this haven for plants and wildlife. Sandra will lead a picturesque walk along the Mirboo North/Boolarra Rail Trail on our homeward journey on Sunday (see separate entry).
| Sun 15 Mar | Mirboo North Rail Trail | EM |
Walk area: Strzelecki Ranges Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 13km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 160km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
In conjunction with Catherine Arthur’s Tarra Bulga N P base camp – the rail trail follows the branch line from Morwell and goes through farmland, ferngullies, native and plantation forests.
| Sun 15 Mar | MT.STIRLING SUNRISE WALK | EM |
Walk area: Mt. Stirling Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 9km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Walk to the top of Mt. Stirling just after full moon in time to catch the sunrise. Follow the sunrise with a hot breakfast – egg and bacon rolls, hot drinks. Easy walking on groomed trails with a climb of about 360m. Camp on the mountain or stay in comfort in Mansfield. Meet up at Minimbah on the Mt. Buller road in the early hours of Sunday morning for the walk up the mountain.
| Wed 18 Mar | CLUB MEETING | - |
Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
| Sun 22 Mar | Mt Buninyong | EM |
Walk area: Central Highlands Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 13km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km west Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Buninyong was first settled in 1841, and the Mt Buninyong reserve around the top of an extinct volcano was set aside as a public park in 1866. This circuit walk goes from the township to the top of the mountain (approx 250m climb) and back via the von Mueller designed botanical gardens. On the mountain look for eucalypts, a 10,000 year old crater, koalas and 360 degree views over farmland.
| Sat-Sun 28-29 Mar | MT BUANGOR BC | M-MH |
Walk area: Mt Cole State Forest Max walkers 12 Walking distance: Variedkm
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200km W Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
8am walk starts each day. Sat night dinner at one of Beaufort’s pubs. Camping/accommodation options: Beaufort Lake Caravan Park, Richards (toilet only), Beaufort’s pubs or motels.
| Sun 29 Mar | Cape Woolamai churchill island | EM |
Walk area: Phillip Island’s Cape Woolamai and Churchill Island Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12km
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 approximately 110 m above sea level. From here we see panoramic views of Phillip Island. The second part of the walk is around the historic Churchill Island.
