| Sun, 10 Nov |
DAY |
The Gurdies. The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve, see a fabulous display of wildflowers. walk on the Western Port beach to see mangroves and nature at work on the beach. |
M |
15 km |
| Sun, 10 Nov |
DAY |
Four Brothers Rocks Gembrook - Reprise. A picturesque circuit in the Bunyip State Park among tall timbers and tree ferns, on a combination of walking trails and management tracks. Walk involves a continuous, steady ascent from the Mortimer Picnic Ground to the lunch spot at the Four Brothers Rock, where a panoramic view awaits. After lunch there is a short steep descent, then a leafy undulating track through the forest, back to the cars. Some parts of the track may be muddy and slippery if it's rained. Afternoon tea at Mortimer Picnic Ground. |
M |
14 km |
| Thu, 14 Nov |
DAY |
Taylors Lakes to Keilor. Catch Metro to Watergardens (Sunbury line). Walk the Taylors Creek Linear Park, around Brimbank Park and finishing at Keilor Village. Taylors Creek Woodland with its massive River Red Gums is a highlight. At Keilor Village, catch a 476 bus to Essendon (Craigieburn line). Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
13 km |
| Fri, 15-18 Nov |
CON |
Howitt Hut vicinity track clearing. Clearing of tracks in the Howitt Hut vicinity. |
M/H |
6 km |
| Sat, 16 Nov |
DAY |
Mt St Leonard and Tanglefoot track circuit. The track winds through Mountain Ash forests with many older giants in the gullies. The area is known for its prolific bird-life including lyre birds, kookaburras, cockatoos and currawongs. The lookout tower on Mt St Leonard gives panoramic views of the surrounding area. |
M/H |
18 km |
| Sun, 17-22 Nov |
BC |
Portland and Surrounds. Expressions of interest for this Portland and surrounds walks. (Not Nelson) Car shuffles on some days so preference to those willing to drive and assist in car shuffles. 5 nights, 4 walking days. Arrive Sunday 17th November - return home Friday 22nd November.
Coastal walks, one day 6km of sand, gravel roads and walking tracks. Mix of linear (car shuffles) and circuit walks covering coastal and river/lakes.
Cabin accommodation (see below) with self-catering most nights. |
M |
18 km |
| Sun, 17 Nov |
DAY |
Portsea Sorrento Millionaire Walk. Meet at Portsea shops on the left-hand side car park at 8.45am. There is a short car shuffle to London Bridge car park to start of walk. The walk will involve beach walking of some 4 to 5 km. There is a climb off the beach with steps. Lunch will be Sorrento Park. After lunch walk along the millionaire walk with amazing views of the bay and properties. Then back along the footpaths to the Portsea shops to finish. |
M |
15 km |
| Thu, 21 Nov |
DAY |
Woodend to Macedon. Travel by V/Line (myki usable) to Woodend (Bendigo line). After a quick loop around the township of Woodend, we make our way to Macedon on a mixture of trails, quiet country roads and bush tracks. A highlight of the walk is the view of Mount Macedon (615m) in the distance. Sounds of native birds and some pink and white heath. Southern Cross departure 9:05am; arrival 3:25pm. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
13 km |
| Fri, 22-24 Nov |
CON |
Mount Samaria State Park. Track clearing on Wileman Track and summit loops in the Mount Samaria State Park. |
M |
5 km |
| Sat, 23 Nov |
DAY |
Bungal Forest. A lovely walk through open forest passing disused mine sites, gravel pit and with views over adjacent farmland. Off track walking to the top of some knolls and across country . Hopefully walk into the forest via the southern access track so we can see the greenhood orchids. This will depend on how flooded the southern access track and ford is. Alternative is to take the northern access track. |
M/H |
13 km |
