Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

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Date: Nov Dec Jan Feb Future

Wed 16 Nov

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Guest Speaker: Steve Robertson from Bushwalking Victoria – Conserving different environments bushwalkers walk in.
Remember to bring a donation for the Camcare Christmas hamper to this meeting (unwrapped non perishable food item or gift).

Sun 20 Nov

MURRINIDINI SCENIC RESERVE: TRACK ASSESSMENT

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Walk area: Murrindindi State Park Max walkers - Walking distance: Var
Distance/direction from Melbourne 100 km NE: Overdue Walks Procedure No
An opportunity for the whole club to get together and revive our long involvement in this great walking area. We have been asked to help with assessments of four main tracks, the Wilhemina Falls, the Boroondara Track, Murrindini River Walk and the Mill track. A BBQ lunch will be provided by the DSE.

Wed 23 Nov

LEADERS FORUM

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7.30 to 9.30pm. A chance to discuss issues related to planning and leading walks at an interesting and informative forum. Please notify any specific ideas and issues beforehand so we can set the agenda.

Sun 27 Nov

UPPER (NORTHERN) STRETCH OF DAREBIN CREEK

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Walk area: Metropolitan Max walkers Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne 15 km N: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Starting in Bundoora, the Darebin Creek can be followed north as far as Epping, taking in suburbs unfamiliar to those who live south of the Yarra. This is a public transport walk so bring your Myki or Sunday Savers ticket.
Meet under the clocks at Flinders St station at 9am.

Sun 27 Nov

MT LITTLE JOE

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Walk area: Warburton Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 10km
Distance/direction from Melbourne 75 Km E: Overdue Walks Procedure No
A pleasant walk in bush and ferny areas, along tracks with some climbs. We will start our walk at the base of Mt Little Joe and go up the Backstairs Track in the Yarra State Forest, then along the hills above Warburton and up to the La La Falls. Descending in to Warburton we will walk along the Yarra river track. Afternoon tea at a vineyard in the area.

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Sun 4 Dec

IAN ARNOTT WALKS REVISITED: KEPPEL HUT

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Walk area: Lake Mountain Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 18 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 100km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
See the best features Lake Mountain has to offer, all in one day; includes Keppel Hut, good views and alpine and sub-alpine vegetation.

Sat 10 Dec

SUMMER SUNRISE #1: ST KILDA BEACH & ALBERT PARK

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Walk area: Coastal Bayside Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15 km S Overdue Walks Procedure No
Note change of day from previous Vagabond: now on Saturday
Meet at the beach end of St Kilda Pier in time for a 6am departure. We will watch the sun rise as we walk around the bay to Station Pier. Stop for a quick breakfast, and then return via Albert Park Lake.

Sun 11 Dec

IN SEARCH OF THE THREE LOST CHILDREN

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Walk area: Daylesford Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 16km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 115kms NW Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
In 1867 three small boys wandered away from their Daylesford homes.Piece this tragic story together as you walk the approximate route the boys walked. Find out about the community response to the event and an enduring legacy of the event. Discover landscapes that were the country of the indigenous inhabitants and goldfields which are now part of the Wombat State Forest. Along the track and afterwards you will see remnants of gold mines, water races, timber tramways and touching memorials. Walking tracks only. Car shuffle required. Rating due to length. One long hill. Research: http://turnbullclan.com/tca_genealogy/tca_all2-o/exhibits/the_three_lost_children_1867.pdf Pamphlet: The Three Lost Children Walk- Published by Department of Sustainability,Victoria,Melbourne,2007.

Wed 14 Dec

WESTERFOLDS PARK

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Walk area: Templestowe Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 6km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Easy walking on paths through the Park which consists of mainly grassy vegetation and woodlands of River Red Gum and Manna Gum and is home to a resident population of Eastern Grey Kangaroos. There will be an opportunity to visit the Mia Mia Gallery. As this is the Christmas walk please bring a treat to share at lunch time. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.

Sun 18 Dec

3 RESERVES OF LATROBE UNIVERSITY

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Walk area: Metropolitan Max walkers Walking distance: 12km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 10km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Latrobe University looks after three wildlife sanctuaries. We shall go from one to another and with luck you can spot a kangaroo. We will finish with a picnic afternoon tea to celebrate the festive season. Meet 8.45 at Kew.
Car pool this month – no free rides!

Wed 21 Dec

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Presentation of Club Awards and Christmas party. Bring a plate of goodies to share. BYO alcohol. Soft drinks provided by club.

Sat 31 Dec

NEW YEAR’S EVE WALK AND FIREWORKS

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Walk area: Merri Creek Distance/direction from Melbourne:
Max walkers Walking distance: 8 km Overdue Walks No
Procedure:
Meet at 6.15 pm at Ramsden Street, Clifton Hill near Quarries Park (Melway 2D C3) for a circular walk along the Merri Creek. Pop the folding chair and esky in the car boot along with a bottle of champagne and some treats to share. Following the walk we have found a great place to pop the champagne corks, settle comfortably into our folding chairs and watch the dazzling 9.00 pm Melbourne Fireworks over the city skyline! Come and join the fun!

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Sun 8 Jan

SUMMER SUNRISE #2: YARRA BEND PK, ABBOTSFORD

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Walk area: Melbourne suburban Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 9 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km SE 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 15 Jan

YARRA RIVER EXPLORATION – JUMPING CREEK TO WITTONS

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Walk area: Wonga Park Max walkers Walking distance: 16 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 25km NE Overdue Walks Procedure No
This is an exploratory walk along the Yarra through bush and former farms areas of Yarra Brae and Stane Brae east of Warrandyte that are little used by the public. Approx 50% off track walking; car shuffle involved. If the weather is hot, we will reduce the distance.

Wed 18 Jan

BELEURA HOUSE & GARDEN

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Walk area: Mornington Max walkers Walking distance: 1 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km SE Overdue Walks Procedure No
Note: This is the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Instead of a walk there will be an outing to visit this historic house and garden located in Mornington. Cost is $33 or $30 for seniors and includes tea/coffee & shortbread on arrival as well as a light lunch which is provided between the tour of the house and tour of the garden. Tour commences at 9.30 a.m. and finishes at 2.30 p.m. Final numbers to be notified by Wednesday 4th January. Meet at Victoria Park at 7.45 a.m. sharp.

Wed 18 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 for signing up.

Sun 22 Jan

SUMMER SUNRISE #3: EAST MELBOURNE, BOTANIC GARDENS

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Walk area: Melbourne suburban Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 1km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
On a dawn walk, learn about the historic houses of East Melbourne and Richmond and enjoy breakfast on the route. 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.

Thu 26 Jan

AUSTRALIA DAY WALK & BBQ

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Walk area: Melbourne suburban Max walkers Walking distance: 10 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 5km E 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.

Wed 25 – Sun 29 Jan

PACK CARRY: JAGUNGAL WILDERNESS

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Walk area: Kosciuszko National Park Distance/direction from Melbourne: Approx 500 kms
Max walkers 8 Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
We will spend three days walking in the western part of the Kosciuszko National Park that includes part of the Jagungal Wilderness area, starting the walk near Round Mountain and finishing near the Tooma Reservoir (car shuffle of about 15 kms). We will pass Round Mountain, Mt. Jagungal, the Tooma River a derelict goldmine, many of the old huts and hopefully getting great views of this spectacular wilderness area of the Park.

Sun 29 Jan

WERRIBEE ZOO: AFRICAN DANCING

Walk area: Werribee Max walkers Walking distance: -
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 45km W Overdue Walks Procedure No
Enjoy the animals of the open plains zoo, and bring a picnic supper to enjoy while listening and dancing to African music in the evening (5.30 to 8.30pm) The admission cost of $24.40 Adult, $22.90 Senior covers walking paths, the open vehicle safari tour, and the Rhythm of Africa evening experience. Car pool from Kew leaving 1 pm, or meet there. Note last safari bus tour leaves at 3.30pm.

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Sun 5 Feb

SUMMER SUNRISE #4: COASTAL ARTIST TRAIL

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Walk area: Coastal Bayside Max walkers 25 Walking distance: 12 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Meet at the bandstand on the foreshore at the end of Bay Road Sandringham (Melways 76G10) in time for a 6.30am 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, pausing along the way to view the signboards showing paintings of famous artists, in the locations that inspired them. Breakfast at Ricketts Point, and then return via the same route.

Wed 8 Feb

THREE LAKES

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Walk area: Lilydale, Ringwood, Blackburn Max walkers Walking distance: 11km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 70km E Overdue Walks Procedure No
The walk includes circuits of three lakes – Lilydale, Ringwood and Blackburn and necessitates driving between these locations. A good walk for hot weather with the option of doing less than the three if conditions are unfavourable. Meet at Victoria Park at 8.45 a.m.

Sun 12 Feb

LAKE MOUNTAIN FOREST WALK

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Walk area: Lake Mountain Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 13 KM
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 115 km NE Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Should be cooler in the mountains for this time of the year. The forests of Mountain Ash, Alpine Ash & Snow Gum will be showing considerable recovery after the Feb 2009 fires. Some climbing.

Wed 15 Feb

CLUB MEETING

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Phyllis Hore room, adjacent to Kew Library, Cotham Road.
Barbara Perugini and Ilga Haase will talk about their 300 km Coast to Coast Walk in England.

Sat 18 Feb

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

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Walk area: Nunawading Distance/direction from Melbourne: 15km E Max walkers
Walking distance: NA 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: $30 each if fewer than 10 participants; $19 per head if 10 or more participants. Cost includes entry, harness hire, shoe hire and instruction. Booking at least 2 weeks in advance essential. Participants will be required to sign an Agreement form. Link to Hardrock website: http://www.hardrock.com.au/default.asp. Payment by 31 Jan required. No refund will be available.

Sun 19 Feb

RIVER YARRA & PLENTY RIVER FLATS

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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.

Sun 26 Feb

ADA VALLEY

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Walk area: Warburton, Yarra Ranges Max walkers 15 Walking distance: 14 km
Distance/direction from Melbourne: 95 km E Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Scenic forest walk mainly along old tramway tracks via old timber mills and past old logging equipment. Some water crossings required.

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TBA (March)

THE SOUTH COAST TRACK - 'A WALK TO THE WORLD'S END'

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Walk area: Tasmania Distance/direction from Melbourne: 500km S
Max walkers 8 Walking distance: 82km 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. Departing some time in March, dates to be advised.

Sun 4 Mar

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

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Walk area: TBA Distance/direction from Melbourne: Max walkers
Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure No
Keep this date in your diary. Details to come in the February Vagabond.

Sat 10 – Mon 12 Mar

BASE CAMP: FALLS CREEK

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Walk area: Alpine Distance/direction from Melbourne: 390km NE
Walking distance: Var Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Further details available in February Vagabond. Lodge your expression of interest now.

Wed 14 Mar

CURRAWONG PARK – WESTERFOLDS PARK

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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

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Walk area: Anglesea Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 11km
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.

Wed 21 Mar

CLUB MEETING

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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!

Sun 25 Mar

KYNETON HISTORY & CAMPASPE RIVER

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Walk area: Kyneton Distance/direction from Melbourne: 90km NW Max walkers 25
Walking distance: 12 km Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
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.

Sat 31 Mar

DANDENONG SHORT AND STEEP : Route TBA

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Walk area: Dandenong Ranges NP Distance/direction from Melbourne: 40 km E
Max walkers 20 Walking distance: 7 km Overdue Walks Procedure No
The return of the popular short but challenging walks on the last Saturday of the month through autumn and winter. A quick morning’s exercise that allows you to be home for lunch.

Fri 6 – Mon 9 Apr

EASTER BASE CAMP: TENTS

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Walk area: High Plains Distance/direction from Melbourne:350 km NE
Max walkers 15 Walking distance: Various Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Base camp (near our cars) in a place where we can have a camp fire. Walks to suit participants from easy to medium. Enjoy the sights and experience the Victorian High Plains.

Fri 6 – Mon 9 Apr (Easter)

PACK CARRY: KANGARA WALLS TO KATOOMBA

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Walk area: Blue Mountains NSW Distance/direction from Melbourne: 950km NE
Max walkers Walking distance: Overdue Walks Procedure Yes
Further details available in February Vagabond. Lodge your expression of interest now.

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