Starting at South Yarra station we walk to the Melbourne Botanical Gardens and enjoy the winter flowering plants. From here we walk to South Bank and catch the ferry to Williamstown, where we walk to the Williamstown Botanical Gardens. Note there will be a cost for the ferry, to be advised at time of booking.
Medium 16km | Limit 15 | 15km SW Melb
Meeting at Sunbury station at approximately 11am. From the station the walk will follow linear parks along three creeks to a small lake near Salesian College; from there back to the station. BYO lunch.
Easy 10km | Limit 20
Walking along tracks and the beach to Ricketts Point and back along the bayside with lovely views.
Easy/Medium 14km | Limit 16
Hear about our recent walks, catch up with those you’ve walked with before, or make new friends to walk with in the future! Dinners are a very informal way to meet others under 35 (more or less) who are interested in bushwalking. Details and contact information for the host will be posted to the U35 email and Meetup list. RSVP essential. Contact: Eva Klusacek.
Meet at Pascoe Vale station at 11.30am with BYO lunch. We will meander north on the Moonee Ponds Creek and finish at Glenroy for coffee near the station.
Easy 8km | Limit 20
Train from Southern Cross station after 10am. Melton’s Visitor Servicing and Development Office kindly sent me a bundle of brochures and maps with new walking tracks. BYO lunch.
Easy 7km | Limit 20 | 40km NW Melb
The Innamincka area in NE South Australia is best known as the location where Burke and Wills perished in 1861. Since 2011 Euan and Jenny have participated in Friends of Innamincka Reserves group activities. Talk covers: area’s history, flora/fauna, Friends group, environmental issues. 60 Leicester St Carlton. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. Entry $2. Tea, coffee, wine and nibbles provided.
A longer walk on Saturday and short walks Friday and Sunday. Saturday evening meal at Marlo Pub. This is a joint activity with Essendon Bushwalking Club.
Medium | Limit 12 | 350km E Melb
A residential development around lakes that were once part of the Carrum Carrum Swamp. Optional lunch/coffee. Public transport option.
Easy 5km | Limit 15 | 35km S Melb
A circuit walk in Werribee Gorge, one of my favourite bushwalks that is relatively close to Melbourne. Come and experience the dramatic landscape along the Werribee River for yourself. If we’re lucky, we may see some great birdlife. Some rock scrambling is involved.
Medium 11km | Limit 10 | 70km W Melb
NEW ACTIVITY ADDED TO THE PROGRAM
Who was the Scotchman and why was Oakleigh originally in Chadstone? This is a history/linear park walk, looping from Oakleigh station to the wetlands on the Scotchmans Creek Trail. Finishing in a Greek cake shop.
Easy 5km | Limit 15 | 18km SE Melb
The ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend at Anglesea is always a very popular trip with our members. After a morning tea stop at Riverside Park at Geelong we will travel to Anglesea to view the wildflower, craft and art show. We will then be escorted by local guides to the best wildflower areas for a walking tour. After lunch we will travel to Airey’s Inlet for a clifftop walk. A stop at Torquay on the return journey.
Leader: Larysa Kucan
Easy 5km | Limit 57 | 130km SW Melb
An early spring walk exploring trails around the Dandenongs, with a chance to experience the blossoms and other blooms in the Dandenong Botanical Gardens.
Medium 16km | Limit 15 | 48km E Melb
After a short visit to the Annual Anglesea ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend (small entry fee) we will walk the perimeter of the town taking in some of the wildflower hot spots. We will take our time. This is a great opportunity to see the local orchids and birdlife.
Easy/Medium 10km | Limit 12 | 120km SW Melb
The Scenic Rim hike is a circuit walk graded difficult. The trail includes water crossings (possibility of your feet getting wet unless the river is dry), two steep and steady climbs and one steep and slippery descent. Approximately 4km total climbing and a significant steep 1.3km downhill section back to Grahams Dam on loose and slippery terrain.
Hard 16km | Limit 10 | 68km NW Melb
After meeting at the historic Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Lookout Tower and the Moor-Rul Viewing Platform, we drive to the Kangaroo Ground Cemetery. We will walk amongst delightful views to the Felix Borsari wildflower trail. Coffee afterwards at the Kangaroo Ground General Store.
Medium 5km | Limit 15 | 30km NE Melb
Meet at Gowrie station at 11.15am. See the wilder and quieter side of the Merri Creek. A lovely track to walk along with the chance of a detour to visit the Linh Son Temple. We will finish in Coburg. BYO lunch.
Easy 10km | Limit 20
ACTIVITY RESCHEDULED (previously 8 August, will now be 27 September).
Explore the national park’s tall forests, fern gullies and scenic views during this circuit walk to Masons Falls.
Medium 13km | Limit 10 | 65km NE Melb
Enjoy hiking across the northern Prom scrubby plains in springtime. Wildflowers and birds aplenty, we’ll look out for beautiful elusive Ground Parrots and record sightings for Parks Victoria. Fri 27th: Meet at Five Mile Rd car park, hike to Barry Creek campsite. Sat 28th: Birdwatching day-walk to Lower Barry Creek campsite. Sun 29th: Return to cars. *Note: this walk may not proceed if Collingwood makes it to the Grand Final!
Medium 20km | Limit 6 | 225km SE Melb
NEW ACTIVITY ADDED TO THE PROGRAM
ACTIVITY RESCHEDULED (previously 7 September, now will be on 28 September)
A circuit walk east of Healesville in mountain ash forests preserved from logging and the 1939 bushfires, along a clear and grassy track, then down along a babbling creek. Some steep sections on return to Dom Dom saddle.
Medium/Hard 17km | Limit 10 | 80km E Melb
This walk will follow a section of the Goldfields Track from Vaughan Springs to Castlemaine. At this time of the year there should be some spring wildflowers and the bush will be looking its best. A short car shuffle will be required at the end of the walk. Public transport available to the walk meeting point.
Medium 17km | Limit 12 | 130km NW Melb
Enjoy a lovely ramble, visiting seven rest houses each with quaint architecture. Visit the Plant Craft Cottage and the recently completed Grotto, Bird Nest and Moss Gardens. Finish at the Terrace Café, overlooking the Ornamental Lake.
Easy 4km | Limit 15
The 2.9km Avenue of Honour loop and a very personal horticultural experience on the Bacchus Marsh river flats. Optional lunch/coffee. Private transport only.
Easy 5km | Limit 15 | 50km NW Melb
We will take the 9:15am train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree, to walk around the lake. Time for lunch at the Yacht Club and then explore the Botanic Gardens.
Easy 8km | Limit 20 | 123km NW Melb
