| Sun, 14 Dec |
DAY |
Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale. An easy-medium trail through bushland with old gum trees, kangaroo sightings, and a Sugar Gum Plantation.
A detour to see the Weerona Cemetery. Short hill walk up Gellibrand Hill for a panorama view of Melbourne Airport, the city, Dandenongs, Mt Macedon etc.
Easy walk to Woodlands Homestead - historic home and grounds for retired race horses. Picnic in the surrounding gardens.
Walk finishes with the Murrup Gurrong Yan circuit to see gnarly River Gums and learn the indigenous history there. |
E |
14 km |
| Thu, 18 Dec |
DAY |
Thursday Christmas Walk. Annual Christmas walk through Melbourne’s iconic parks and gardens. Commencing at Albert Park Lake and continuing via the Shrine, Botanical Gardens, Yarra Park, Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens to Birrarung Marr and concluding at Federation Square. |
E |
12 km |
| Sat, 27 Dec- 1 Jan 2026 |
BC |
Howmans Gap/Falls Creek Basecamp. This popular and unique base camp offers five night’s accommodation including 3 meals per day at the YMCA Lodge, Howmans Gap near Falls Creek. A variety of walks ranging from easy to hard are offered daily so there’s something to suit everyone. It's a fun and relaxing time with 60+ bushwalkers from Diamond Valley, Essendon, Koonung, and Waverley Clubs. You are guaranteed to meet new people and broaden your bushwalking experiences. Happy hour and themed fancy dress on New Years Eve(TBA). |
M |
10 km |
| Tue, 30 Dec- 2 Jan 2026 |
O/N |
Magical Mountain Mystery Tour VI. Magical Mountain Mystery Tour - celebrate New Years Day on the top of Mount Howitt - a very special mountain.
Day 1 - a long drive from Melbourne, then a short 5 km walk to Macalister Springs were we will camp for 3 nights.
Day 2 - we walk with day packs North along the Alpine Walking Track, to the Crosscut Saw towards Mt Speculation.
Day 3 - we celebrate News Years Day on Mt Howitt and walk South towards Mt Magdala.
Day 4 - an easy 5 km walk back to our cars for an early return home. |
M |
30 km |
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 |
DAY |
Balnarring to Point Leo. Enjoy a summer walk along the beach from Balnarring to Pount Leo, with the possibility of a paddle, a swim or even a surf at lunchtime. |
E/M |
14 km |
| Sat, 10 Jan 2026 |
CYC |
Brighton beach to Williamstown by bike. An easy ride from Brighton Beach station to Williamstown, via the punt across the Yarra at Westgate bridge. ($5 each way for the punt, credit card only). Starting at 0800 from Brighton beach, where the railway line crosses South road, or join us at other locations on route. Finishing in Williamstown, and returning either by train, or riding back, depending on your preference. Morning tea / brunch in Williamstown at a cafe.
Changed from 15/11/25 to 10/1/26 because the ride leader was ill. |
E/M |
18 km |
| Thu, 15 Jan 2026 |
DAY |
Heatherdale to Bayswater. Catch Metro to Heatherdale (station before Ringwood on the Belgrave/Lilydale lines). From Heatherdale station, walk mainly through parks/reserves and upstream along the Dandenong Creek Trail to the impressive Marie Wallace Bayswater Park. After lunch, a short walk to Bayswater station (Belgrave line). Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Sat, 17 Jan 2026 |
DAY |
Pt Leo to Flinders. A beach walk from Pt Leo to Flinders along the beaches of Westernport Bay. Search the rock formations for small creatures at low tides and enjoy the gentle surf and cooling summer breezes. Dolphins have been spotted in these waters. Chance to swim at morning tea and lunch.
Suitable for both new members and club members wishing for a gentle return to walking after holiday festivities. |
E/M |
14 km |
| Thu, 22-27 Jan 2026 |
CON |
Alpine NP Walking Track Maintenance. The 5 day working bee will be based at Muttonwood Campground. The activity will include work on the Crinoline, the Old Zeka Spur Track, and the track to Tali Karng.
Volunteers may come for whatever time suits them.
For full details please check out the ParkConnect website or call Bob Edwards on 0487 235 592. |
M/H |
8 km |
| Thu, 22 Jan 2026 |
DAY |
Hawthorn: History and Parks. Catch Metro to Hawthorn (Lilydale line). Learn some local history, view historic houses and explore numerous parks/reserves. Part of the walk is along the former rail corridor from Hawthorn to Kew (1887 to 1957). Morning tea at Yarra Bank Reserve (1860) and lunch at Grace Park (1889). At the end of the walk, catch Metro from Glenferrie. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
11 km |
