Nov 2010 - Mar 2011

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Date: Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Future

Wed 17 Nov

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Bring donations for Camcare Christmas hamper to this meeting.

Sat 20 - Sun 28 Nov

WALLS OF JERUSALEM PACK CARRY

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Walk area: Tasmania Distance/direction from Melbourne: Max walkers 6
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
An extended pack carry in this wonderful part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area.

Sun 21 Nov

GOLDEN GULLIES

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Walk area: Loddon State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 110km NW Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 16 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
This is a circuit walk from Vaughan Mineral Springs following part of the Dry Diggings Track. It is a varied walk traversing some of the more historically interesting gullies in the area. Involves small sections off-track.

Sun 28 Nov

POVERTY GULLY

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Walk area: Castlemaine State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NW Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
A circuit walk in the goldfields area near Castlemaine. Lots of interesting industrial archaeology and aboriginal sites.

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Sun 5 Dec

IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: SHEOAK / ST GEORGE RIVERS

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Walk area: Lorne Distance/direction from Melbourne: 150km SE Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 15km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Within the Great Otway National Park, this walk follows the St. George River upstream then returns along the Sheoak River. Features include tree fern gullies, several waterfalls and the canyon. Opportunity to have a meal at Lorne or Anglesea on the way home.

Wed 8 Dec

WERRIBEE PARK

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Walk area: Werribee Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 45km W Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 7 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Gentle walking in this lovely area including the formal gardens of the mansion, the State Rose Garden, Sculpture Park and there will be a short walk through the grounds and on to a path beside the Werribee River to view the interesting K Road cliffs. This is the Christmas walk so please bring a treat to share at lunch time. Meet at Victoria Park, Kew at 8.45 a.m.

Sun 12 Dec

SUMMER SUNRISE #1 COASTAL ARTIST TRAIL

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Walk area: Melbourne, Bayside Distance/direction from Melbourne: 13 km SE Max walkers 25
Walking distance: 12 kmOverdue Walks Procedure No''
Meet on the foreshore at the end of North Road Brighton (Melways 67C7) in time for a 6am start. Free parking on the street at the end of North Rd or in Brandon Cl. We follow the path around the bay to Picnic Point Sandringham, pausing to admire the signboards showing paintings of famous artists, in the locations that inspired them. Return via the same route, stopping for a light breakfast on the way.

Wed 15 Dec

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Christmas celebration after meeting. Bring a contribution to supper.

Sat 18 Dec

KEW CHAPELS AND DINNER

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''Walk area: Kew and Abbotsford Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km SE Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 10km Overdue Walks Procedure No''
This walk commences with a tour of the beautiful Xavier College Chapel, followed by a visit to the stunning Carmelite Monastery Church, where the sisters will be available to answer your questions. We will then walk beside the Yarra River to Dight’s Falls before returning to the Abbotsford Convent where we will enjoy dinner at Lentil as Anything before retracing our steps to the Kew Library Car Park. Meeting time is 2.40 pm, Kew Library car park.

Sun 19 Dec

BLOWHARD CIRCUIT

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Walk area: Fraser National Park, Lake Eildon Distance/direction from Melbourne: 151 km N Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 21 km Overdue Walks Procedure
The walk follows closed management tracks through open dry forest. Extensive views, abandoned gold mines and an old station building. Total climbing 640 m.

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Sat 1 - Fri 7 Jan

WILD BASE CAMP

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Walk area: Kosciuszko National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 500 km NE Max walkers
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Possible location north end of Kosciuszko NP eg Round Mountain (Access to Mt Jagungal an icon of Australian Wilderness) or south end say Sawpit Creek (on way into Perisher) or more remote, say on Barry Way near Vic/NSW border. Could accommodate a further assault on Alpine Walking Track towards Canberra.

Sun 9 Jan

BIKE RIDE: DOWN THE BAY –SOUTHBANK TO FRANKSTON

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Walk area: East side of Port Phillip Bay Distance/direction from Melbourne: 0-40 km SE Max walkers 12
Walking distance: ~57km Overdue Walks Procedure No
We’ll ride down the Sandridge Trail to Beacon Cove then follow the Bayside Path south to Ricketts Point, with a coffee stop along the way. BYO lunch to eat at Ricketts Point or beyond. Between Ricketts Point and Mordialloc there’s a short section on road but most of the way is on beachside path. At Mordialloc we turn inland and follow the path through the Edithvale wetlands to Carrum. We ride, mainly off-road, through Patterson Lakes then continue through the wetlands for a few more km. The last stretch from Seaford to Frankston is mainly on quiet streets. We’ll catch the train from Frankston back to Flinders Street Station. There are plenty of opportunities to bail out on this ride as we pass many stations. If the weather is hot bring your bathers and we may shorten the ride and stop for a swim.
Meet 9.15am, Southbank near the arched footbridge.

Sun 9 Jan

SUMMER SUNRISE #2 EAST MELBOURNE, RICHMOND, FITZROY AND BOTANIC GARDENS

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Walk area:Melbourne suburban Distance/direction from Melbourne: 1 km E Max walkers 25Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
On a dawn walk, learn about the historic houses of East Melbourne and Richmond and walk in the shaded Fitzroy gardens and possibly the Botanic gardens. East Melbourne has some gracious homes of historical significance with some notable early owners while Richmond has some charming cottages hidden in the back streets.
Note 6am start from corner of Powlett St and Victoria Parade East Melbourne.
There is plenty of free unrestricted parking in the centre of Victoria Parade on a Sunday.

Wed 12 Jan

YARRA VALLEY & HEIDI

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''Walk area: Melbourne suburban Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km NE Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No''
The popular Yarra River paths will be traversed (with regard to the weather) in a circular route ending at Heidi Gallery and garden. The tea room has been elegantly refurbished. Trainers will be suitable footwear: all the walk is on paths. Meet at Victoria Park Kew 8.45 am.

Sun 16 Jan

SUMMER SUNRISE #3: YARRA BEND PK, ABBOTSFORD

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Walk area: Melbourne suburban Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km SE Max walkers 25
Walking distance: 9 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Meet at the end of Kanes Bridge near Studley Park Boathouse for a 6.00 am departure. We follow the river around Galatea Point and under Johnston St. Cross the footbridge, pass the Childrens Farm and stop for a quick breakfast at the Abbotsford Convent Bakery. Then return via Dights Falls and Deep Rock back to Studley Park.

Sun 16 Jan

MT TORBRECK AND RANGE

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Walk area: Rubicon State Forest Distance/direction from Melbourne: 210km NE Max walkers
Walking distance: 10- 13km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
Revisiting some of the exploratory walks I did in the area a few years ago around this mountain near Lake Eildon. Some climbing and off track walking (bush bashing) involved. Good views from the top and some interesting forest. Note earlier start time: meet at Kew carpark 7.30am.

Wed 19 Jan

CLUB BARBECUE

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Alexandra Gardens, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Meet from 6.30pm. Bring your own food and drink. Walk sheets will be available in the Phylis Hore room for signing up.

Fri 21 Jan

MOONLIGHT WALK: FERNTREE GULLY

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Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 35km E Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
Repeat of last year’s walk. Meet at the Kokoda Arch. Start walking at 7.30pm with warm-up along Musk Track. Then a steep climb of 340m climb over 2km up the 1000 steps. There are 2 more climbs in the 2nd half: 100m and 150m. Walk should take 3.54hrs. Head lamps essential. Walking poles recommended. Midnight feast at end.

Sun 23 Jan

KALIMNA FALLS

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Walk area: Otways-Lorne Distance/direction from Melbourne: 140km SW Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 18 km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This forest walk encompasses four significant waterfalls, a ridge-top section and a stretch of coast.

Wed 26 Jan

AUSTRALIA DAY WALK & BBQ

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''Walk area: Yarra River, Melbourne Distance/direction from Melbourne: Max walkers Walking distance: 15km Overdue Walks Procedure: No''
Celebrate Australia Day with club members by undertaking a walk along the Yarra River, ending with a BBQ lunch. Meet at Kew Library carpark for an 8.00 am start. Bring along a salad to share and BYO meat / drink. The food, etc will be taken by cars to the picnic area.

Sun 30 Jan

SKETCHER’S WALK

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Walk area: Pt Nepean Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km S Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 7 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Bring paper and pencils to sketch various features along the walk in this very historic site. Note that walk will be cancelled if the forecast temperature for Melbourne is 30 degrees or higher.

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Sun 6 Feb

IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: RUBICON HYDRO STATION

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Walk area: Murrindindi Shire Distance/direction from Melbourne: 140 km NE
Walking distance: 17km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
Built in the 1920’s, the Rubicon Hydro-electric scheme was one of the first power generation projects of the old SEC. Still operating, it now provides only a minute part of Victoria’s electricity. The walk is along the aqueducts, but there is a steep descent along the tail race.

Wed 9 Feb

WURUNDJERI AND BURNLEY GARDENS

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Walk area: Richmond-Hawthorn Distance/direction from Melbourne: Suburban Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 10km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Tram from Victoria Park. A short walk along the Yarra in Richmond through several notable Hawthorn streets to the Wurundjeri Gardens on the bank of the Yarra followed by a walk to and around Burnley Gardens with its listed trees. Walk continues along the Yarra and Gardiners Creek. Return by tram. Meet at Victoria Park Kew at 8.45 a.m

Sun 13 Feb

LITTLE RIVER GORGE

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Walk area: Brisbane Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 80km W
Walking distance: 17km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
The walk follows the spectacular Little River Gorge, with some rock hopping involved. There are a number of short steep up and down sections to climb in and out of the gorge (250m). This is peregrine falcon habitat, so bring binoculars.

Wed 16 Feb

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
The regular meeting will be followed by an interactive discussion of risk management for walking, based around scenarios that have all occurred on Boroondara walks. This will be valuable for all leaders and prospective leaders, and should also be of interest to regular walkers.

Sat 19 Feb

FIRST AID COURSE

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Level I Outdoor Special first aid course will be presented by First Aid Management and Training Pty Ltd from 8.30 to 5.00 pm. If you would like to register for this course please contact Robyn by Friday, 11 February. The cost for this one day course is $80.00 for club members, and reimbursement through the club and Bushwalking Victoria is available on completion of the course. If you would like to do the Level II course, please Robyn know, as this is also possible.

Sun 20 Feb

SUMMER SUNRISE #4: COASTAL ARTIST TRAIL CONTINUED

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''Walk area: Coastal Bayside Distance/direction from Melbourne: Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No''
Meet on the foreshore at the end of Bay Road Sandringham (Melways 76G10) in time for a 6.45am start (note: the sun rises later in February!). Free parking on the street at the end of Bay Rd on Sundays. We follow the path around the bay to just past Ricketts Point, completing our views of the signboards showing paintings of famous artists, in the locations that inspired them. Return via the same route, stopping for a light breakfast on the way.

Sun 20 Feb

WESTBURN PARK TO MT DONNA BUANG

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''Walk area: Yarra State Forest / Ranges National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 75km NE Max walkers Walking distance: 13 km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes''
This will be a hard walk due to an ascent or decent (depending on direction of travel) of over 1000m. Walk combines the dry forests of Mt Little Joe with the wet rain forests of Mt Donna Buang. Mt Donna Buang offers panoramic views over Melbourne, the Yarra Valley, Dandenong and Cathedral Ranges, Mount Baw Baw and the Alps. Car Shuffle required.

Sun 27 Feb

MARIBYRNONG RIVER BOAT TRIP

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Walk area: Suburban Distance/direction from Melbourne:120km NW Max walkers
Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
Public transport to Footscray station. We shall then take the Blackbird for a trip on the Maribyrnong River with some walking along the adjacent paths (all flat). Trainers will be suitable footwear: all on paths. Fare payable on boat, but usual free Met trip for Seniors. Others need a lower price Sunday ticket in advance.

Sun 27 Feb

BLOWHOLE - BALD HILL

Walk area: Daylesford Distance/direction from Melbourne: 120km NW Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 17 km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This circuit walk includes hill country west of Daylesford and passes two mineral springs. The latter part of the route is through areas that appear little used by walkers.

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Sun 6 Mar

IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: MT BUANGOR LOOKOUT CIRCUIT + PUB DINNER

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Walk area: Mt Buangor State Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km NW Max walkers 12
Walking distance: 11 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A short, but challenging walk and very beautiful walk. 550m of climbing and corresponding descent. 5-6 hours of actual walking. Interesting open forest with large expanses of granite slabs and cliffs, and plenty of view points. We will walk in anticlockwise direction. There are cascades and waterfulls at the beginning, then a steep climb to Mt Sugarloaf. On the descent we will see the spectacular cave of Cave Hill. Final few kilometres are flat. The park is not heavily walked. Track markers are often widely spaced. Tracks are often covered in leaf litter and might be slippery, so special care needs to be taken on steep sections. Some track junctions can be difficult to see. Poles recommended. Must carry water. Dinner at the pub at Beaufort (21km from the walk start/finish) on the way home.

Sun 6 Mar

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

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Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: Max walkers
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Part A
In conjunction with Parks Victoria Help to clean up a popular training area for bushwalkers at the Ferntree Gully National Park. Lots of small tracks to cover. Those of you who are feeling energetic can scour the 1000 Steps circuit. 12.00 pm Barbeque lunch. Bring study boots, gardening gloves, comfortable clothing and jacket, sun-hat, water bottle and snacks and lunch to share. Please note that if it is a total Fire Ban the activity will be cancelled.

Part B
Visit to Woolrich lookout and the world-famous Cloudehill Gardens at Olinda $5. Join us for afternoon tea in the very popular cafe with a delightful panorama at 3.30pm. To facilitate cafe bookings and logistics please telephone/email Marian by February 27th

Sat 11 - Mon 13

Labour Day BASE CAMP:\\HALLS GAP ECO LODGE

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Walk area: Grampians National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 250 km W Max walkers
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Further details to come in February Vagabond.

Sun 13 Mar

MAROONDAH AQUEDUCT TRAIL

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Walk area: Eltham Distance/direction from Melbourne: 20km NE Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 10 km Overdue Walks Procedure: No
This is a newly completed bike / walking trail (cost quarter of a million dollars) in the leafy suburbs of the north east.

Wed 16 Mar

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.

Sun 20 Mar

CURRAWONG FALLS

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Walk area: Aireys Inlet – Otway Ranges Distance/direction from Melbourne: 112km SW Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Noted for its outstanding botanical diversity, the forests and heathlands that hug the coast between Anglesea and Aireys Inlet are a bushwalker’s paradise. This walk passes through a variety of vegetation types, and visits the only waterfall near Aireys Inlet.

Sat 26 Mar

DYER’S CIRCUIT: FOUR BROTHERS

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Walk area: Bunyip State Park - Gembrook Distance/direction from Melbourne: 65km E Max walkers 15
Walking distance: 17 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
A walk through the forest at Bunyip State Park. The main feature is the 4 Brothers rock outcrop. May see the regeneration from the 2009 fires.

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Expressions of interest called for activities in 2011:

Fri 22 - Tues 26 April

Easter + Anzac Day CAMP: MOUNT BULLER BASE

EM & M

Walk area: Alpine National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: 237 km NE Max walkers 35
Walking distance: Various Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This is advance notice for Easter 4 night stay at Mitre Lodge Mt Buller Village with beautiful views over the valley. Easter is 5 days long in 2011 because of Anzac Day holiday on the Tuesday. Plenty of short or longer day walks. Cost to book whole lodge is $250 per night – sleeps approx. 35 people in different room configurations. Minimum number of people required is 10 so please advise expression of interest by end November 2010.

Sat 28 May – Sun 5 June

JATBULA TRAIL

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Walk area: Katherine Gorge National Park - NT Distance/direction from Melbourne: 3,500km NNW Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 58 km Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This walk is a full pack carry through a central Australian landscape. A number of river crossings and many waterfalls. No road access along the trail so self-sufficiency is essential. Jatbula is a relatively new trail along an ancient aboriginal walking route. Fly to Darwin then bus to Katherine.

Thur 9 - Mon 13 June

Queens Birthday weekend: PORT CAMPBELL & GREAT OCEAN WALK

EM & M

Walk area: South Coast Distance/direction from Melbourne: 190kms SW of Melbourne Max walkers 20
Walking distance: 10 - 16 km per stage Overdue Walks Procedure: Yes
This is to complete the last 4 days of the Great Ocean Walk – from either Lake Aire or Castle Cove to Glenample. We will stay in cabins in the Port Campbell Caravan park for 4 nights. We will use our own cars for part shuttle, however will also use a professional shuttle service to minimise driving – there will be some small cost for this. All of this needs to be booked well in advance so I need an indication of interest asap please. Either phone or email me. It is possible to only come for 3 nights and still do most of the walk so also let me know if this is your preferred option.

Fri 4 - Tue 8 Nov

Cup weekend: TARA BULGA NATIONAL PARK BASE CAMP

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Walk area: Tara Bulga National Park, Gippsland Distance/direction from Melbourne: 200 km E Max walkers 20
Walking distance: Up to 14 km 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, Tara Valley Tourist Park have been booked.

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