| Waverley Bushwalking Club Inc | ||||||
| Events Program for 2008 | ||||||
| Please note: On days of Total Fire Ban, all WBC events will be cancelled | ||||||
| Start Date | End Date | Event Type | Location | Event Description | Event Distance | Grade |
| Thu-27-Dec-07 | Tue-01-Jan-08 | Base Camp | HOWMAN'S GAP YMCA COMPLEX NEAR FALLS CREEK | 4 days of walks on the beautiful Bogong High Plains. Shared Bunk style accommodation. Fully catered including made up lunch. Cost $265 per person- $50 deposit when booking. Limit of 20 | Various | Medium |
| Wed-16-Jan-08 | Half Day Walk | DANDENONG RANGES NATIONAL PARK | Beautiful forest, wildlife, hills gullies. Loop from Grants Picnic Ground followed by a barbecue. Couple of steepish but fairly short climbs. | 9km | Easy/Medium | |
| Wed-23-Jan-08 | Half Day Walk | Sassafras Creek | A summer morning walk along a beautiful cool flowing creek. | 10km | Easy | |
| Sat-26-Jan-08 | Half Day Walk | JELLS PARK - NORTONS PARK | An easy morning stroll around two of Melbourne's most beautiful
parks. Organised with the Monash Council as an Australia Day activity We hope that many vistors will join us. Please come along and help the leader. |
6km | Easy | |
| Sun-03-Feb-08 | Sat-09-Feb-08 | Base Camp | FALLS CREEK | Based in two adjacent ski lodges in Falls Creek Village. We will be walking in the hills in the vicinity of Falls Creek. Enjoy the coolness of the Alphine summer, and the Alphine wildflowers. A program of walks varying from easy to Medium Hard. Opportunities for local self - guided walking for those who want to take it easy for a day. Note this event is now full , with a waiting list. | varied | Varied |
| Sun-03-Feb-08 | Day Walk | MT RIDDELL HEALESVILLE | Spectacular views of Maroondah Reservoir | 12km | Medium | |
| Tue-12-Feb-08 | Half Day Walk | SHERBROOK FOREST , | Easy walk surrounded by beautiful ferns. Mostly shaded, finish walk before lunch. Barbecue facilities if required. | 8km | Easy | |
| Wed-13-Feb-08 | Evening Walk | BIRDSLAND | Short late afternoon walk of approximately 2 1/2 hours. Gentle terrain. Bring along goodies for barbecue or picnic tea. | 8km | Easy | |
| Sat-16-Feb-08 | Day Walk | MONBULK AREA | Creek walk with possible extensions. | 10-15km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-17-Feb-08 | Sat-23-Feb-08 | Base Camp | HORSEYARDS FLAT. TENT CAMPING 80KMS NORTH OF LICOLA | Day walks around Mt Howitt, Snowy Range, Moroka Gorge, The Pinnacles, Snowy Bluff and Tali Karn. This is an Alpine environment. Horseyard Flat is a large grassed camping area alongside the Moroka River. There is plenty of room and a bush toilet available. Access is by 2 wheel drive vehicles. An overnight pack carry to Lake Tali Karn, the Valley of Destruction and the 16 river crossings on the Wellington river can be included if a second Leader volunteers for the Pack Carry. Base camp will provide support and transport to and from the walk. This is one of the best overnight walks in Victoria. Nearest fuel is at Licola | 10-18km various grade walks | Various |
| Wed-20-Feb-08 | Day Walk | MT LOFTY - WONGA PARK | A pleasant walk around the yarra with magnificent view across the Yarra Valley and the extended Heritage Golf course. | 10km | Easy | |
| Sun-24-Feb-08 | Half Day Walk | MELBOURNE GARDENS | Morning walk under shady trees along the Yarra and through the Botanical Gardens, with an option of extending through Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens, depending on temperature and individual inclinations.While youre in the city you could also visit a market, gallery or see a film in the afternoon | 6+ km | Easy | |
| Tue-26-Feb-08 | Historical Walk | GIPSY VILLAGE | A stroll through a charming sea-side village. | 12km | Easy | |
| Wed-27-Feb-08 | Day Walk | FERNTREE GULLY | A mix of fern gullies and open forest. Loops from Ferntree Gully picnic ground starting with the 1000 steps, at your own pace. | 11km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-01-Mar-08 | Day Walk | EAST DANDENONG RANGES | Beautiful forest walk with a waterfall and treeferns. A short bush bash involved. Several moderate climbs and descents. | 15km | Medium | |
| Sun-02-Mar-08 | Day Walk | WARRANDYTE | One of the WBC20 favourites. Jumping Creek to the Hinterland. Lots of variety. | 12km | Easy/Medium | |
| Wed-05-Mar-08 | Day Walk | MULLUM MULLUM CREEK | Walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek linear reserve to the Yarra River main trail and return. Well formed trails through quiet native bush with beautiful views of the Yarra River. | 15km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-09-Mar-08 | Day Walk | TRAMPOLINE WALK MT. DANDENONG | Lots of ups and downs starting at Wick's Reserve | 20km | Medium/Hard | |
| Wed-12-Mar-08 | Day Walk | CHURCHILL PARK & LYSTERFIELD LAKE | Walk number 8 in WBC 20 book.A walk with excellent examples of rugged Australin bush, with a fair degree of variation of the contours. A chance to see lots of kangaroos. | 14.5 km | Medium | |
| Sat-15-Mar-08 | Day Walk | JACKSON'S HILL TO CHURCHILL PARK | There are 6 hills on our walk, and we will climb every one - Jackson's Hill, Black Hill, Mt Morton, Granite Hill, Trig Point and SEC lookout. Great views. Car shuffle required. | 22km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sun-16-Mar-08 | Day Walk | KOONYA BEACH TOILETS HUGHES RD BLAIRGOWRIE. Melway ref. 167 A2 | Walk along made paths, sandy beaches and roads, passing homes of the elite. Magnificent views with possible Dolphin sightings. Circuit walk from from Blairgowrie to Sorrento & Portsea and back along the beach to Blairgowrie. | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-19-Mar-08 | Day Walk | KINGLAKE MASON FALLS | A pleasant walk with lots of ups and downs. A view of Mason Falls. (Hopefully with water ) | 15km | Medium | |
| Sat-22-Mar-08 | Day Walk | CASTLEMAINE " WELSH VILLAGE" | A walk through the old gold diggings and ruins of the "Welsh Village". Part of the walk is along the old aqueduct, which is narrow and can be slippery. There is a 200 metre ascent over the walk, and although the distance is not great it will take 5 1/2 - 6 hours. If anyone is interested we could have dinner in Castlemaine after. | 11.5 km | Medium | |
| Sun-23-Mar-08 | Day Walk | POWELTOWN | A little Yarra River track. Cool and Leech free. | 12 km | Easy | |
| Tue-25-Mar-08 | Half Day Walk | LYSTERFIELD LAKE | A pleasant morning walk around the lake. Starting and finishing at Mountain Bike Car Park. We could have lunch near the finish or you could go home for lunch | 8km | Easy | |
| Wed-26-Mar-08 | Historical Walk | PORT MELBOURNE | Typical urban Historical walk. | 12km | Easy | |
| Sat-29-Mar-08 | Day Walk | DOM DOM-DONNA BUANG | A classic walk following the ridges of the Great Divide with good views with Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash forest. Several very steep climbs and descents. | 21km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sat-29-Mar-08 | Sun-30-Mar-08 | Pack Carry | HOWQUA RIVER | Short introductory Pack Carry. Along Howqua River to Ritchies Hut site and return. Tuition offered to 1st timers, others returning after health issues most welcome | 6.5km each day | Short'n'Easy |
| Sun-30-Mar-08 | Day Walk | MULGRAVE POLICE PADDOCKS | From Mulgrave Reserve, we walk the trail beside Dandenong Creek to Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve, and then after exploring the bushland and visiting an historical site, return the same way. | 17km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-05-Apr-08 | Special Event Outreach | CHURCHILL PARK | Our second Community Outreach walk designed to introduce newly arrived migrants to the bush, hoping this time to meet kangaroos. The walks will be Easy and Easy Medium. We are planning to share a picnic lunch. Drivers are needed to transport our guests. Please come. | 6km | Easy | |
| Sat-05-Apr-08 | Sun-6-Apr-08 | Working Bee | FEDERATION HUT MT FEATHERTOP | Club members are invited to assist with some maintenance work on the hut and surrounding areas on the Alpine High Plains. | varied | Easy/Medium |
| Sun-06-Apr-08 | Day Walk | YEA SPUR | Some off track walking. A course of quite steep climbs through open dry forest. Beautiful views from the lunch spot and from the ridge on the way back. See WBC 20 Book walk number 10. | 15km | Medium/Hard | |
| Mon-07-Apr-08 | Fri-11-Apr-08 | Base Camp | TIDAL RIVER, WILSONS PROMONTORY | Various walks in beautiful setting. | Various | Various |
| Sat-12-Apr-08 | Day Walk | CORINET BAY - CORINELLA | A coastal walk adjacent to Western Port Bay as per 20 -20 walks book. | 12km | Easy | |
| Sun-13-Apr-08 | Day Walk | DANDENONG RANGES | A walk in the ever beautiful Dandenong Ranges | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-16-Apr-08 | Day Walk | MURRUNDINDI | A beautiful walk starting at the magnificent cascades then following the Murrundindi Creek mostly down hill with a variety of shrubs and trees | 16km | Medium | |
| Sat-19-Apr-08 | Day Walk | KILCUNDA GEORGE BASS COASTAL WALK | Follow rail trail to Kilcunda then along the coast. Small amount of beach walking and rock hopping, but most of the walk is along the cliff top with great views of the rugged coastline. | 13km | Medium | |
| Sun-20-Apr-08 | Day Walk | CHEETHAM WETLANDS | A scenic walk along the shoreline and among salt pans between Laverton and Skeleton Creeks, Altona, observing wading birds, salt tolerant vegetation, salt work relics and 360 degree view from 100 steps "hill". It's different. | 16km | Easy/Medium | |
| Tue-22-Apr-08 | Historical Walk | BALWYN | A typical urban historical walk | 12km | Easy | |
| Wed-23-Apr-08 | Day Walk | NARBETHONG / DOM DOM | Circuit walk around Mt Dom Dom. 12 km past Healesville | 11km | Easy | |
| Fri-25-Apr-08 | Sun-27-Apr-08 | Pack Carry | WILSONS PROM | Leisurely (3 days/2 nights) Wilsons Prom circuit, visiting Oberon Bay and Roaring Meg, with optional side-walk to South Point. | 29.3km | Easy/Medium |
| Sat-26-Apr-08 | Day Walk | KALORAMA | Atractive walk in Dandenongs beginning and ending in Kalorama with Devonshire tea at the finish | 15km | Medium | |
| Sun-27-Apr-08 | Historical Walk | EAST MELBOURNE | Prestigious homes - murders and ghosts | 12km | Easy | |
| Fri-02-May-08 | Sun-4-May-08 | Base Camp | AIREYS INLET | A Don Hutton Memorial Weekend with a Saturday walk to Alambee Beek Falls (one of Don's favourite walks) Others walks will be available on Sunday. | 7km | Easy/Medium |
| Wed-07-May-08 | Day Walk | POWELTOWN - HIGH LEAD | Strarling Gap to High Lead car park. Walk number 16 in the WBC book. We follow old timber tram line in the Poweltown district. Not much uphill climbing, but there is a steep descent of some 400 metres towards the end of the walk. Long pants are recommended to avoid leeches. | 14km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sat-24-May-08 | Day Walk | MARYSVILLE | Superb circuit past Stevensons Falls and 4 magnificent lookouts. | 14km | Medium | |
| Wed-28-May-08 | Day Walk | BUNYIP STATE PARK - TOMAHAWK GAP | A walk along four wheel tracks and forest roads in Bunyip State Park, near Gembrook. There is a steady climb of 30 metres over a distance of 3kms at the start. | 16km | Medium | |
| Tue-03-Jun-08 | Day Walk | SEAWINDS ARTHURS SEAT | TC McCaller walk and Kings Falls Circular walk. Varied flora, some excellent views. Coffee at Arthurs Seat Restaurant. | 10km | Easy | |
| Wed-04-Jun-08 | Day Walk | JELLS PARK | Start at at Coffee shop. Jells park to East Link area and Nortons Park. Return to coffee shop. | 14km | Easy/Medium | |
| Fri-06-Jun-08 | Mon-9-June-08 | Base Camp | INVERLOCH | Various walks over the 4 days cocentrating on sections of the great southern rail trail which runs from Leongatha to Foster. Organise your own accomodation at Holiday Park 2 Cuttriss Street, Inverlock 3996. Tel: 5674-1447 | Various | Various |
| Tue-10-Jun-08 | Thur-12-June-08 | Base Camp | WILSONS PROMONTARY LIGHTHOUSE | Stay in cottage accommodationat the lighthouse, and wake up to a magnificent view. A winter walk, finishing with a group dinner in the evening. Cost $144 per personfor the two nights. Limit 8 people. | 19km | Medium |
| Tue-10-Jun-08 | Day Walk | JELLS PARK TO MULGRAVE | Easy stroll alongside wetlands and creek. | 12km | Easy | |
| Sun-15-Jun-08 | Day Walk | MT EVERARD KINGLAKE | Medium steady ascent to Kinglake. Fern gully, good views some wild flowers. Steep descent. | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-18-Jun-08 | Day Walk | WESTERFOLDS PARK / YARRA TRAIL | A very senic walk downstream from Westerfolds Park along the Yarra Bank towards Bulleen and return. | 13km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-21-Jun-08 | Day Walk | FERNY CREEK- SASSAFRAS CIRCUIT | Walk along a beautiful forest circuit track | 12km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-22-Jun-08 | Day Walk | BLACKBURN LAKE- GARDINERS CREEK WALK. | Walk close to home for the short winter day. A long (but gently graded) walk in suburban, and bushland Melbourne, mainly on shared bike/walking paths. A short tram ride (bring coins or your seniors pass) helps to complete the loop and limit the length! | 22km | Medium | |
| Wed-25-Jun-08 | Day Walk | WARRANDYTE | TBA | |||
| Sat-28-Jun-08 | Day Walk | BLAIRGOWRIE, PORTSEA SORRENTO | Circuit walk from Blairgowrie along cliff tops and beach to Portsea Back Beach. Along road to Portsea then back to Blairgowrie via Sorrento passing beautiful homes. Guarantee will not be 38 degrees. | 18km | Medium | |
| Sat-28-Jun-08 | Day Walk | BLAIRGOWRIE, PORTSEA SORRENTO | Circuit walk from Blairgowrie along cliff tops and beach to Portsea Back Beach. Along road to Portsea then back to Blairgowrie via Sorrento passing beautiful homes. Guarantee will not be 38 degrees. | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-02-Jul-08 | Day Walk | CARRUM - FRANKSTON | Circuit walk from Carrum towards Frankston along a good track among coastal shubbery (no beach walking), back via the Kananook Creek walking trail. | 11km | Easy | |
| Sun-06-Jul-08 | Day Walk | FINGAL BEACH & CAPE SCHANK | Spectacular coastal scenery with some rock hopping & climbing. Steep stairways and beack walking. | 16km | Medium | |
| Sun-13-Jul-08 | Day Walk | KOONWARRA - LEONGATHA | Great Southern rail trail (north section). Gentle grade up before lunch & then down to the café at Koonawarra to finish. | 16km | Medium | |
| Wed-16-Jul-08 | Day Walk | SHERBROOK FOREST | A winter walk in this beautiful forest. Last year it snowed in the area overnight. Could we be so lucky. | 10km | Easy | |
| Sat-19-Jul-08 | Wed-23-Jul-08 | Base Camp | CASTLEMAINE | A range of walks with various grades most days. Explore this exciting historical mining area and its fasinating towns. Accommodation details next walklines. | Various | Various |
| Tue-22-Jul-08 | Historical Walk | BRUNSWICK | Stroll Pentridge Rd and Phillipstown and view some grand homes and some working class housing located near industrydating from the late 1880s | 12km | Easy | |
| Wed-23-Jul-08 | Day Walk | LYSTERFIELD LAKE PARK | Extended walk around Lysterfield Lake with several ups and downs. Lunch at the trig Point. | 15km | Medium | |
| Sat-26-Jul-08 | Day Walk | EMERALD BUTTERFIELD PARK | A walk along a creek and the challenge of walking up John's Hill, followed by a wonderful view of Cardinia Reservoir. We will then pass some excellent gardens on our way back to Butterfield Park. | 16km | Medium | |
| Sun-27-Jul-08 | Day Walk | GELLIBRAND HILL TULLAMARINE | An interesting walk close to the airport. Walking among magnificent Red Gums & Kangaroos with a visit to a historical home in the park. | 10km | Easy/Medium | |
| Wed-30-Jul-08 | Day Walk | BUSHY PARK WETLANDS / KOOMBA PARK | Easy walk in local park for a winters day. | 12km | Easy | |
| Sat-09-Aug-08 | BONE SEED PULLING | ARTHURS SEAT STATE PARK | It's time to check our plot again for Boneseed, Solya, Pittosporums and Asparagus fern. Bring strong gardening gloves and secateurs (for Solya). No Mattocks, shovels or gardening forks please. Morning Tea & coffee supplied. Bring your lunch. No walk after lunch. NOTE : If meeting us at Arthurs Seat please mark Event Registration Form accordingly AND if weathe ris inclement please phone Leaders before leaving Melbourne. Borrow short DVD from Library to see 2007 Boneseed pull. | 1km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sun-10-Aug-08 | Day Walk | WERRIBEE GORGE | Spectacular gorge scenery with a steep descent. Some rock hopping, interesting rock formations and wattles in bloom. Medium steep climb out of the gorge. Limit 20. | 15km | Medium/Hard | |
| Wed-13-Aug-08 | Day Walk | WARRANDYTE HINTERLAND | River walk into the Hinterland, with lots of Wattle and an interesting look at some of the gold diggings. | 12km | Easy | |
| Fri-15-Aug-08 | Day Walk | MT SAMARIA STATE PARK (NORTH OF MANSFIELD) | Interesting walk in granite mountain ranges with wide variety of forest types, views and early timber industry relics. The walk involves a variety of track types and steady climbs totalling more than 600m. This walk is aimed principally at those attending the Tree Planting near Benalla on 16th and 17th but everyone is welcome. A stay in Mansfield on Friday evening may be an option. | 16km | Medium | |
| Sat-16-Aug-08 | Sun-17-Aug-08 | Tree Planting | LURG HILLS NEAR BENALLA | Plant trees to provide habitat for endangered wildlife such as the \regent Honeyeater. As well as tree planting fun is promised - sumptuous evening meal on Saturday. BBQ lunch Sunday guided wildflower walk, spotlight walk, and a bush dance! Free accommodation available just bring sleeping bag etc. How can you resist this opportunity? Final numbers (for catering) must be in by 1st July. | very short | Easy |
| Sat-16-Aug-08 | Photography Walk | PHOTOGRAPHERS WALK CURRAWONG PARK TO YARRA | Out and back along Mullum Mullum Creek paced for photographs of stately trees and wattle and Clematis in flower. Waterproof Emergency box for camera recommended. | Min. 6Km | Easy | |
| Sun-17-Aug-08 | Sketching Walk | BULLEEN | Beginners & experienced sketchers all welcome. Free tuition if desired. Lunch in Heide Park | 9 1/2km | Easy | |
| Wed-20-Aug-08 | Day Walk | BUNYIP STATE PARK | An undulating walk through tall timbers and ferny glades of the Bunyip State Forest near Gembrook. Lyrebirds were sighted on the recce. Many other birds could also be heard. A fabulous walk. | 14km | Medium | |
| Sat-23-Aug-08 | Day Walk | MT DANDENONG NATIONAL PARK TRAMPOLINE WALK | Many ups and downs | 18km | Medium/Hard | |
| Sun-24-Aug-08 | Day Walk | WARRAMATE HILLS | Beauiful views and vegetation with possible bird sightings will compensate for the fences and blackberries that may have to be negotiated. Some quite steep but short climbs. Not easy, wear boots. | 14km | Medium | |
| Wed-27-Aug-08 | Historical Walk | HAWTHORN No 3 HISTORICAL | An historical glimpse at the area between Hawthorn and Camberwell looking at some superb homes and some worker's cottages | 12km | Easy | |
| Sat-30-Aug-08 | Day Walk | OLINDA STATE FOREST | Beautiful undulating circuit in a lovely forest. | 14km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-31-Aug-08 | Day Walk | UPPER YARRA WARBURTON | Gold fields walking track. Links gold mining features with other gold mining relics amid fine forest and river scenery. Some fairly steep ups and downs. | 11km | Medium | |
| Wed-03-Sep-08 | Day Walk | CROYDON HILLS PARKS | A walk around waterways and parks in the Croydon Hills Area | 10km | Easy | |
| Sat-06-Sep-08 | Day Walk | WARBURTON TO MILLGROVE | Walk along Yarra then up hill with good views. Popular walk. Afternoon tea at Craft Shop | 16km | Medium | |
| Wed-10-Sep-08 | Day Walk | CHURCHILL PARK | Bush tracks Kangaroos and views | 12km | Medium | |
| Sat-13-Sep-08 | Day Walk | WARBURTON RAIL TRAIL | Liesurely stroll from Wandin North to Launching Place along rail trail. Finishing with refreshments at Launching Place Hotel before returning by bus. Guaranteed no hills. | 16km | Easy/Medium | |
| Wed-17-Sep-08 | Day Walk | DANDENONG RANGES NP | Beautiful forest, wildlife, spring flowers hills and gullies. Two loops from Grants Picnic Ground on well formed tracks. Couple of steepish but short climbs. | 14km | Medium | |
| Sat-20-Sep-08 | Day Walk | BELGRAVE SOUTH | Starting at Baluk William Flora Resrve. Circuit walk including Mt Morton and Birds land Reserve for lunch. | 14km | Medium | |
| Sun-21-Sep-08 | Day Walk | PYRETE FOREST & ANTIMONY MINE | The Pyrete Range is in the Eastern part of the Lerderderg State Park North west of Melton. Rarely visited by walkers. Traverse open Red Ironbark forest which features spring wildflowers, interesting terrain, great views of higher elevations and the historic Antimony Mine. 1872 -1947 | 12km | Medium | |
| Tue-23-Sep-08 | Day Walk | ARMIDALE & TOORAK HISTORICAL | A stroll to view gracious mansions, modest cottages and world heritage properties. | 12km | Easy | |
| Wed-24-Sep-08 | Day Walk | DANDENONG RANGES BELOW ARBORETUM | An interesting walk along tracks that offer challenges. Some have branches across tracks. Other tracks are up and down. Lunch will be at Silvan Dam | 14km | Medium | |
| Tue-30-Sep-08 | Day Walk | BIRDSLAND | Along great bush tracks, great views | 11km | Medium | |
| Wed-01-Oct-08 | Day Walk | ANTONIO PARK MITCHAM MULLUM MULLUM CREEK | An enjoyable walk through Antonios Park Flora Reserve, followed by walk along bushland environment of Mullum Mullum Creek. A few uphill pinches and one creek crossing. Boots desired , sticks could be handy. | 12km | Easy | |
| Sat-04-Oct-08 | Day Walk | MT EVELYN | Ups and downs through forest | 14km | Medium | |
| Sun-05-Oct-08 | Day Walk | TANGLEFOOT TRACK | Beautiful Forest circuit with Lyrebirds, rainforest and optional Leeches | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-08-Oct-08 | Day Walk | WARBURTON GOLDFIELDS | Goldfields walking tracklinks gold mining features with othergold mining relics amid fine forest and river scenery. Some fairly steep ups and downs. | 11km | Medium | |
| Sat-11-Oct-08 | Day Walk | EMERALD UP THE CREEK AND AROUND THE TWIST | This 25 K walk starts at Emerald and will be passing along three creeks. 6 hours walking. | 25km | Hard | |
| Sun-12-Oct-08 | Sat -18-Oct-08 | Base Camp | SYDNEY, LANE COVE RIVER TOURIST PARK | Day walks on sections of the Great North Walk, Harbour Circle walk and the Spit to Manly walk. Self booking. | varied | Medium |
| Sun-12-Oct-08 | Day Walk | LONG FOREST | Long Forest Reserve north of Melton, is an anomalous patch of Mallee vegetation,with characteristics of arid north west Victoria. The track follows Comadel creek through mostly Mallee and Box woodland. It's different! | 14km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-18-Oct-08 | Sun-19-Oct-08 | Special Event | FEDERATION WALK, BEAUFORT | At last details are available. The Registration form and walks details are available on the Ballarat Bushwalking Club Website (via Google). The Organisers want all registration forms and cheques to be sent via J R, the sooner the better to have the best chance of getting your first choice of walk. | varied | Various |
| Sun-19-Oct-08 | Sat-25-Oct-08 | Base Camp | SYDNEY, CORRIMAL BEACH TOURIST PARK | Day walks in Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Illawarra area. Self Booking. | Varied | Medium |
| Sat-25-Oct-08 | Day Walk | WARBURTON - RICHARDS TRAMWAY TO QUARRY WALK | A circuit walk. Gradual upward grade, shaded walk along the historical tramway. | 18km | Medium | |
| Sun-26-Oct-08 | Thu-30-Oct-08 | Base Camp | WILSONS PROMONTARY | Walk to the Lighthouse and return. List Full | 43km | Medium |
| Sun-26-Oct-08 | Day Walk | SELBY TO GRANTS PICNIC GROUND CIRCUIT | A circuit walk mainly in Sherbrook Forest from Selby to Grants Picnic Ground and return. A beautiful forest walk with some ups and downs. | 16km | Medium | |
| Tue-28-Oct-08 | Half Day Walk | KEW FLYING FOX TRAIL | Starting in the Wills St carpark we descend to Yarra Bend Park. We then follow the Flying Fox trail and then the Yarra trail. We cross to the Fairfield Boathouse and return via the Boulevard | 7km | Easy | |
| Wed-29-Oct-08 | Day Walk | MILGROVE TO LAUNCHING PLACE | Pleasant walk along Aqueduct. Great views. | 16km | Medium | |
| Sat-01-Nov-08 | Day Walk | BUTTON -GRASS NATURE WALK AND FOUR BROTHERS ROCKS | This event is in 2 parts. 1. The nature walk is an easy 3km / 2 to 3 hour walk which everyone can do. Yow will be given an leaflet that describes the great variety of different plants that can be seen. M M will lead this walk and help us find and understand the plants. 2. After lunch we will walk to the 4 Brothers Rocks a medium graded walk of 6km 2 to 3 hours. You may choose to do only the first walk and return home after lunch. | Easy/Medium | ||
| Sat-01-Nov-08 | Tue-04-Nov-08 | Pack Carry | WILSONS PROM | Anti clockwise circuit of South Eastern area of prom. | 52km | Medium |
| Sun-02-Nov-08 | Day Walk | KINGLAKE | 3 Mountains walk. Mt Jerusalum, Mt Beggary, and Mt Everard. Up and down amongst the Mountain Gray Gums. Mountain Ash and Messmate. | 18km | Medium/Hard | |
| Wed-05-Nov-08 | Day Walk | DANDENONG RANGES - ONE TREE HILL | A gradual climb to the One Tree Hill summit by a scenic route followed by a return by the newly renovated 1000 steps. Some sustained climbs and a steep descent. | 10km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sun-09-Nov-08 | Day Walk | MT MACEDON CIRCUIT | Superb circuit walk with great views, reflecting lake with rock formations. A steep climb at the start with a steep rocky descent. | 18km | Medium | |
| Wed-12-Nov-08 | Day Walk | LILYDALE LAKE WARBURTON RAIL TRAIL | A leisurely stroll around Lilydale Lake followed by a walk along the Rail Trail to Mt Evelyn station in a lovely bushland setting. | 11km | Easy | |
| Thu-13-Nov-08 | Sun-16-Nov-08 | Base Camp | MARYSVILLE | A variety of walks will be offered each day. Participants may come for 1,2,3,or 4days. Camp sites and cabins are available at the Marysville Caravan Park. 03 5963 3443 Motel accomodation is available at the Tower Motel Marysville.03 5963 3225 As Marysville is a popular spot in the Spring you would be wise to book your accomdation early. | Various | Various |
| Wed-19-Nov-08 | Day Walk | MT WORTH STATE PARK | Beautiful walk in Strezlecki Ranges South East of Warragul. The track has a steep climb and descent, so a stick will be helpful. A very pretty walk through giant tree ferns and Mountain Ash trees. | 12km | Medium | |
| Sun-23-Nov-08 | Sketching Walk | MENTONE - MORDIALLOC | Walk beside the Bay, around the Harbour, and a little way up the creek. Beginners and experienced sketchers welcome. Free tuition if desired. | 9km | Easy | |
| Tue-25-Nov-08 | Historical Walk | KEW No 2 STUDLEY PARK AND KEW CEMETARY | Interesting homes with historic histories. Many famous people buried in the cemetary. | 12km | Easy | |
| Wed-26-Nov-08 | Day Walk | YARRA FLATS | A picturesque walk along Yarra. Some rough track. | 14km | Easy/Medium | |
| Sat-29-Nov-08 | Special Event | SORRENTO OCEAN BEACH or POINT NEPEAN | The aim is to introduce a group of recently arrived Burmese Refugees to our splendid Victorian coastline. A significant contribution will be made towards petrol costs (from a grant from the Victorian Multicultural Commission). Final destination will be dependant on weather and budget; any entry fees will be reimbursed. Ocean beach: a series of short walks from the picnic area, along cliff tops and beach: or Point Napean (budget dependant, TBA): Parks vehicle to various sites. then walk to explore. Bring food to share with our guests and enjoy a feast of gourmet delights prepared by all participants. | Short | Easy | |
| Sun-30-Nov-08 | Day Walk | BRITTANIA CREEK YARRA JUNCTION | Uphill on Lady Walkers track and Brittania Range track in the morning. Steep descent and then a level walk along Brittania Creek in the afternoon. A beautiful walk requiring Boots and Poles. | 13km | Medium | |
| Thu-04-Dec-08 | Mon-08-Dec-08 | Base Camp | MT HOTHAM | Various mountain walks from Med/ Easy to Med/hard. Shorter and longer walks will be offered. Lodge accommodation (no Food) $20 pp per night. Thursday short walk 1.00pm start. Limit 20 | Various | Various |
| Sat-06-Dec-08 | Special Event | VALLEY RESERVE | CHRISTMAS LUNCH WALK Come along and and share a lunch after enjoying a short walk in a jovial atmosphere. | 8km | Easy | |
| Mon-08-Dec-08 | Special Event | WBC BARBECUE NORTONS PARK GLEN WAVERLEY | BYO, Chair, eats and drinks, and a happy disposition. Barbecue facility available. Lets get together and have fun to celebrate what has been a great activities year. Everybody welcome. | Easy | ||
| Fri-12-Dec-08 | Special Event | CHRISTMAS IN THE HILLS | Christmas function at the Cuckoo. Great atmosphere, food and music with dancing. | NA | Easy | |
| Sat-27-Dec-08 | Thu-01-Jan-09 | Base Camp | HOWMANS GAP | A range of walks with varying degrees of difficulty, walking with members of other clubs. Fully catered camp with costs to be announced. Expressions of interest would be appreciated. | Various | TBA |
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