A walk around Mt Evelyn offering plenty of variety along the Aqueduct, Olinda Creek and Water Race Trails including Horseshoe Falls. Approximately 15 kms.

We will car pool from Mulllum Mullum Reserve or alternatively you can meet us at  the carpark in Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn next to the old railway station at 9.15am 

Walk from Eltham Lower Park across the Yarra and towards Westerfolds Park. Turn left before Fitzsimons Road and then up the hill past the "Apple Peel" along windy undulating bush tracks. You will skirt Candlebark Reserve, which then takes us back to the Yarra Trail. We then follow this to get to Pettys Orchards for a late morning tea brake before returning to our starting point . 
Walking Poles might be useful. 8.5km approx.

Northern Kinglake on the Burgan Track is a 14km circuit through the National Park. Starting from the Burgan Track a short way in off Captains Creek Road. There is a long slow climb 4km in and good views from the top.  A lovely ridge section gives a panaroma across the countryside.  The last section is a very steep downhill back to the Burgan track.

For those wishing to car pool meet at Eltham Little Theatre 7.45am for an 8am departure. Melway ref: MEL 22H1

For those who wish to meet at the walk start, be ready to walk at 9am.

Please advise in Comments where you will be meeting the group.

Please bring: trekking poles if you use them, morning tea, lunch and water.

GPS Track Details

Track length:	13.48 km
Total ascent:	385 m
Total descent:	385 m

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A walk through the Warramate Hills Conservation Reserve up to Steel Hill Summit with excellent views of the Yarra Valley. About 10.5km with a 480m ascent and descent, very steep in parts.

Start walk at Suspension Bridge picnic area in Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. 1 hour 450m ascent to the top falls.  PLEASE NOTE this is a  13k medium/hard walk. Last time we did this it snowed the night before so be prepared- was fabulous just the same.

Drive via Melba highway turn right onto Murrindindi Road follow till it becomes Wilhemina Falls Road on right, follow till it turns right then veers left and becomes Murrindindi Road again follow signs to Scenic Reserve follow till you get to Suspension Bridge Day parking area on left. Park here. If you would like to car pool meet at Eltham Little Theatre at 7.30 cost will be $15.

Meeting inside Eltham Lower Park opposite Dimond Valley Minature Railway 

We will walk a loop of Candlebark Park and a loop in Westerfolds Park,returning to Lower Park.

Walking on gravel tracks,dirt tracks and paved paths 

Approximatly 10 kms

Bring- water,morning tea and poles if you use them

Description: Starting at Belview Terrace - Macedon Track, Chandlers Track- Hanson Track and looping around to Lyebird track coming down to the start.

For car pooling - Meeting at 8.00 am at Mullum Mullum ( please indicate and if willing to drive) .If meeting at start of walk please indicate in notes.

For Walk- Meeting at bottom car park athe the 1000steps Ferntree gully at 9.15am to start walk. 

Length kms: Approx 10km loop. There are some up hills and downhills so poles will help. This walk is on the hard side of medium due to the ups and downs.


Please bring: trekking poles, morning tea, lunch, water and appropriate clothing..

This is a 14km circuit walk jointly lead with Lynda Maddison and jointly run with Koonung Bushwalking Club.  We commence at the Blackwood Car Park at 8.45 am for a 9.00 start (on the Masons Falls Road, turn right immediately as you pass through the gates of the Masons Falls National Park).  The hike commences at this point (no toilets available) and follows a pretty path, Mt Sugarloaf Ridge Track, although the views of Mt Sugarloaf are not overwhelming, the track is pretty.  We then backtrack slightly to pickup Running Creek Track with a long downhill gradient (poles recommended particularly if wet), with morning tea on the descent.  We then follow Running Creek at the bottom through ferny nooks (look out for lyrebirds we saw 2 on the recce).  We then do the uphill track out of the valley (undulating and steep gradual ascent) to the Masons Falls Lookout. Lunch in the picnic area (with toilets) before a pretty walk back to the cars via Goodenia and Boundary Tracks.  

Meet at Mullum Mullum Park at 9am for a 9.15 departure. Car pool to Schwerkolt Cottage to commence walk. Head towards Ringwood Lake Circuit for morning tea. Return to Mullum Mullum Trail heading to Croydon. Turn at the Retirement Village and walk back on the other side of the Creek before crossing the creek to rejoin the Mullum Mullum Trail back through Ringwood to the Cottage. Flat 16kms. A very enjoyable walk. Bring morning tea and lunch. Poles could be useful.Please state whether you are meeting at Mullum Mullum or Schwerkolt Cottage. It would also be useful if you could indicate if you can drive. 

Meeting place is Bundoora Park (19 F4) at 0930.  There are toilets near this carpark

The 9.5 km walk starts by heading across the parkland to Waters Way and following the walking tracks through the Woody Grasslands to Darebin Creek (750M) at Chenies Street.  Then follow the Darebin Creek to Alphington Station.  From there we take the train to Westgarth and return to Bundoora Park on the 86 tram.  Bring your Myki card. Finish time about 1330 at Bundoora Park.

Leader could pick up 2 or 3 people at western end of Greensborough War Memorial Park (Mel 20 G3) at 0910.

Club Bistro Dinner and Social night - catch up  with  Club friends and meet new members.

Car pooling from Mullum Mullum at 8.30 to commence the walk at 9.30 from Grants Picnic Ground - please note your transport intentioins in the comments section.

From Grant's Picnic Ground (plenty of parking) walk south on Coles RIdge Track, complete a circuit in the National Park back to Grant's (7 km) for morning tea. Cross Monbulk Road and walk up to O'Donohues Picnic Ground, then into the forest to the Falls. We return to Grant's on the Bleakley Tk (5.5 km). There will be quite a few climbs and the tracks might be slippery in places. 

Bring poles, morning tea, lunch and water

Meet at Eltham North Playground - car parking available. The 9.6 kms walk will commence at 9.30 on sealed paths via the Diamond Creek trail to Allendale Rd where we walk the only hill leading us to the Aqueduct Trail and onto Imgrams Rd Research - no poles required unless you reguarly use them. Morning Tea supplied but Coffee can be purchased at local Research shops - Public toilets also available. We will complete the circuit via Main Rd past Edendale Farm.

Short Walk – Darebin Creek Track – Main Yarra Track-Fairfield Parklands – Kew Billabongs Mel Maps 31C10, 44H3 and 30K11

After leaving Alphington Station at 09.45 we walk 10 mins into Darebin Parkland (for a toilet Stop), then follow the path down to the Darebin creek and follow it to its junction with the Yarra.  On the way, (about 10.15) we will pass the house used as the residence in Dr Blake Mysteries.  A lot of the pathway is hard and used by bikes, until we reach the Main Yarra Trail.  Moring tea will be taken (10.35) near some logs just before reaching the Chandler Highway bridge.  At 10.50 we will continue to follow the Yarra on the path closest to the river to the Fairfield Pipe Bridge, the end of which we will reach by 11.55 (it is 5 minutes from there to the Fairfield boathouse.)  

From the end of the bridge we will descend back to the river and walk downstream till we hit the bat colony.  From there we will walk back into Fairfield Parklands parallel to Yarra Bend Road and walk to Fairfield station for our train home.

The walk is 50% bushy, but still picturesque, and soft paths will be chosen where available, which means a few small ups and downs.

Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.  Immerse yourself in the history and world class facilities of the MCG as you go behind the scenes on a 75 minute guided tour.  Gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture as you hear from our proud MCG volunteers, walk along the boundary line of the hallowed arena and experience where legends play.

Highlights of this tour include:

THe famous MCC Long Room

MCC Library

MCG Tapestry

Player change rooms

Cricketer's viewing room

Ron Casey Media Centre

and more.

Lunch will be at own costs in the Bistro then we will enter the MCG Museum where our very own Diane Dawson and Barb Knell will give us a run down on the Museum.

Price is $35. Transport and Payment arrangements will be provided closer to the date.

For car pooling, meet at Mullum Mullum Reserve at 7:20 for a 7:30 departure. 

Park in Highfield Carpark off Boneo Road - Melways 259 J7 ///grinders.volumes.sensing (NB. The car park sneaks up on you - it is 11.3km from the intersection when you turn into Boneo Road C777).  When you book if you can record in the comments if you plan to meet at Mullum Mullum that will be helpful.

The walk explores the largest intact area on the Peninsula. Diverse vegetation communites include eucalypt forest mixed with spectacular stands of grass trees.

19 kilometer circuit walk which includes some short steep climbs.

Bring poles, morning tea, lunch and water. NB. There aren't any facilities

Our Annual Social Dinner this year at Swipers Gully, Research will be a Christmas In July Dinner.  It will be on a Wednesday this year as they don't open on a Thursday any more.

There are tables of 8 - 10 people and generally we take over the whole restaurant.  It is a great night of fun, laughs and lots and lots of talking.  

The cost is $35 for three course meal including tea and coffee.  Drinks to be purchased on the night.

Easy Club Bistro Lunch - Come along and join  Walking Club friends and new member.

Grampians NP Basecamp Exploratory Recce #1

This is the first of perhaps at least three trips to the Grampians over the next 12 months to explore different areas (north/central/south/outlying).

These exploratory trips will only include day walks, but some of the walks will be rated medium-hard, and will include visits to peaks such as Briggs Bluff. Expect conditions such as: steep hills; exposed rocky paths; light rock scrambling; cliffs; no shelter; poor visibility; sustained ascent; walking along steep exposed ridge. Please of course consider your ability before booking. 

For this first trip I am thinking of perhaps including walks in the northern Grampians. This would include a selection from: Mt Zero; Mt Stapylton; Hollow Mountain; Briggs Bluff; Mount Arapiles (to the north outside park).

A second exploratory trip would include the central Grampians. This would perhaps include: Wonderland Loop; Mt Rosea Loop; Tower Hill; Victoria Ranges (to the west outside park).

A third exploratory trip would include the southern Grampians. This would perhaps include: Mt Sturgeon; Signal Peak; Mt Abrupt; The Chimney Pots.

More details to follow. Final choice of walks to be decided. No doubt easier walks will be mixed in.

The main Grampians Basecamp will be from Monday 10th - Sunday 16th November, 2025. Walking grades are expected to be more moderate.

For the first two exploratory basecamps, and the main basecamp, accommodation will be at Breeze Holiday Park, Halls Gap. There is cabin and site accommodation available, but due to the excellent location, it can get booked quickly. I have tried to avoid peak times and other clashes with the existing club programme. For the third exploratory basecamp, I am considering perhaps Dunkeld, due to the distance from Halls Gap. Please refer to the booking page for this trip for more info. For all trips, please arrange your own accommodation.