| Sat, 18 Jan 2025 |
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 |
| Fri, 24-27 Jan 2025 |
CON |
TRACK TO MT HOWITT. Clearing of track to Mt Howitt from the Mt Howitt car park.
Full details can be obtained by logging in to parkconnect.vic.gov.au. |
M |
5 km |
| Sun, 26 Jan 2025 |
DAY |
Coolart Wetlands and Somers beach. Walk through Coolart wetlands to Somers beach for morning tea and return via the koala walk. Lunch at the homestead gardens and visit to the mansion. Followed by a walk around the wetlands and a visit to the bird hides. |
E/M |
12 km |
| Thu, 30 Jan 2025 |
DAY |
Lilydale to Mooroolbark. Catch Metro to Lilydale. Walk to Lillydale Lake (28 hectares) and Park, alongside Olinda Creek, around and through wetlands and on the Melbourne Water Pipe Track. Wander around "Bickley Vale" an English woodlands village designed in the 1920s by Edna Walling. The walk finishes at Mooroolbark station (Lilydale line). Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Wed, 5-11 Feb 2025 |
BC |
Discover King Island. Discover the history & tragedy of King Island during a 7 day stay.
Final cost will depend on the numbers but includes flights to & from the island, accommodation, vehicle hire and the all day "Hidden South Experience" in 4WD all terrain vehicles with
local guides. An experience not to be missed. New members very welcome. |
M |
8 km |
| Thu, 6 Feb 2025 |
DAY |
Moe to Yallourn Rail Trail. Catch V/Line from Flinders Street (7:39), Caulfield (7:52), Clayton (8:01), Dandenong (8:17) or Pakenham (8:42) arriving at Moe at 9:44. Myki usable but we need to travel in the unreserved (last) carriage. The rail trail has good shading and views of Lake Narracan, the Haunted Hills and Yallourn Power Station. The walk is 16km with a 14km option. We will catch either the 2:44 or 3:38pm V/Line service at Moe for our return to Melbourne. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
16 km |
| Sat, 8 Feb 2025 |
DAY |
Devilbend Reservoir - Mornington Peninsula. Circumnavigate Devilbend Reservoir on the Mornington Peninsula. Easy morning walk with morning tea on the track. Second half of walk is exposed to weather. Plenty of picnic area available with shelter from sun or rain at the cars for lunch. Back about 12:30 - 1pm. Enjoy your own afternoon on the Peninsula at one of the many wineries or beaches
New members welcome. |
E |
13 km |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 |
DAY |
Warrandyte Wanderer. Enjoy a late summer walk along the Yarra River from Warrandyte to Blue Tongue bend and beyond, visit an open chapel in the bush and lunch beside the river. |
M |
14 km |
| Mon, 17-21 Feb 2025 |
BC |
Point Nepean Base Camp - Expression of interest. This base camp will be conducted over 5 days, 4 nights. We will be staying in Discovery Tents at Point Nepean.
Day walks will be conducted at Red Hill, Point Nepean and the Mornington Peninsula a mix of beautiful inland and coastal walks. Note there is one walk approx. 18kms.
Walkers will be required to book and pay for their own accommodation. You may choose to share with someone or book for yourself only.
Some of the walks require a car shuffle so preference will be given to those with cars. |
M |
15 km |
| Sat, 1-2 Mar 2025 |
O/N |
Cathedral Ranges Overnight. Walking in the Cathedral Ranges on well formed tracks. Short daily walks but the second day is mainly uphill. Idea for beginner overnight hikers. |
M |
20 km |
