| 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 |
Lickhole Creek Track - Howqua Hills. Clearing of Lickhole Creek Track in the Howqua Hills. Further details can be obtained from the ParkConnect website. |
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 |
| Thu, 28 Nov |
DAY |
Melbourne's First Suburb: Fitzroy. Catch Metro to Parliament station (Lonsdale & Nicholson Streets exit). Walk through the Carlton Gardens to the Royal Exhibition Building (1878). Wander the back streets and lanes of Fitzroy viewing historic buildings, terrace houses and some impressive street art. Fitzroy is possibly the most heterogeneous of Melbourne’s suburbs. At the end of the walk, catch Yarra Trams and Metro for the homeward journey. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
10 km |
| Sat, 30 Nov |
DAY |
Eltham to Currawong State Park. A pretty walk beside the Yarra and Mullum Mullum Creek to Currawong State Park, including a side trip to Petty’s Orchard for morning tea. |
E/M |
14 km |
| Sun, 1 Dec |
DAY |
Freemans Track. Come and celebrate Christmas, and a wonderful 2024 year end, which includes BBC’s 40th anniversary.
A marvelous walk under the canopy of tall eucalyptus and giant fern trees. In February 2009, 45 per cent of Bunyip State Park was burnt by wildfire despite of this event the forest has recovered. This track has been adopted by BBC and club members as well as BTAC have been very busy constructing steps on an area that is subject to erosion. BBC also maintains this track. |
E/M |
12 km |
| Sun, 1 Dec |
DAY |
Freemans Track. Come and celebrate Christmas, and a wonderful 2024 year end, which includes BBC’s 40th anniversary. This is an easier Freeman Mill walk.
A marvelous walk under the canopy of tall eucalyptus and giant fern trees. In February 2009, 45 per cent of Bunyip State Park was burnt by wildfire despite of this event the forest has recovered. This track has been adopted by BBC and club members as well as BTAC have been very busy constructing steps on an area that is subject to erosion. BBC also maintains this track. |
E |
10 km |
| Thu, 5 Dec |
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. The walk finishes at Mooroolbark station (Lilydale line). This walk was last on the BBC Trip Program in April 2013. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Sat, 7-8 Dec |
O/N |
Eildon overnight Backpack. Lake Eildon National Park is in the northern foothills of Victoria’s Central Highlands, 150 km north-east of Melbourne.
Mountaineers Creek campsite is situated on the shores of Lake Eildon and is a delightful remote campsite accessible by hiking or boat only.
All hikers will need to be self-sufficient on this two-day adventure. |
M/H |
26 km |
| Fri, 27 Dec- 1 Jan 2025 |
BC |
Howmans Gap Falls Creek Base Camp. This popular fully catered base camp offers five night’s accommodation including 3 meals per day in the YMCA Lodge near Falls Creek with a variety of daily walks (easy to challenging or just take the day off). There will be people from Diamond Valley, Koonung, Waverley, Essendon and Bayside Bushwalking clubs and includes a New Year's Eve celebration.
Accommodation is in bunk rooms (bottom bunks only). A deposit of $200 is reqd by Aug 20. Please phone or email for more detail if reqd. |
E/M |
10 km |
