Merri Creek Trail - Coburg to Victoria Park returning on Train/bus/tram Distance approximately 13K easy walking (an old Noel Newman walk) not been done for two years I think. Dont forget your Miki card. Meet at 8.00 for 8.15 departure at car park back of KFC Greensborough or meet at Lake Grove car park Coburg North by say 8.45am

We will ride from the Edithvale Wetlands to Pattersons Lakes and then pick up the Peninsular Link Trail down to the Langwarrin Flora and Fawna Reserve. Return distance 42 km.

As the Pen Link Trail will be exploratory for us we may have navigational issues and, also if it is hot, we will shorten the ride.

Starting from the sadle dam carpark we will walk for approximately 3-4 km by the lake side. Stop for morning tea and then retrace our steps. Those who wish to have lunch at the end of the walk may do so in the picnic area by the cars. 6 - 8km depending on weather.

Walk will not happen if temperature forecast is 29C or over.

A loop walk approx 14 ks.  Starting in Hurstbridge walking to almost Panton Hill then through to Wattle Glen and back on the bike track to Hurstbridge.  Includes tracks, quiet dirt roads and bike trail.

Some hilly sections. 

Bring morning tea and lunch!!!

May be cancelled if temps over 32 degrees.

A circuit of Mt Lofty in Warrandyte State Park with the addition of a section along the Yarra from Homestead Road. Grerat views. The walk is only about 9 km long but does include 2 steep climbs and a tricky section along the river bank. Will finish by 12.00. 

Bring morning tea and, if you like, lunch to have together at the end.

Bistro Dinner and  Social Event in place of the Febuary Club Meeting.    Easy parking in Greensborough.

There’s tree cover for pretty much the whole of this walk and being up the mountain, its always a few degrees cooler making for a great summer walk through really pretty, lush green forest. Starting from Sanitorium Lake we’ll follow the trail around to Camels Hump where we’re greeted with fantastic views before circling back to the rock climbing area for morning tea and hopefully some rock climbers in action. Then we follow an undulating and sometimes rocky trail to the Cross for some more views and our lunch break, there are toilets and a cafe if you need a cuppa or perhaps an ice cream treat so bring some cash. After lunch we re-trace out steps back to the car but the journey will be a little shorter as we don’t do Camels Hump on the return. There’s an option to shorten this walk if its too warm or the group doesn’t want to tackle Camels Hump and/or Sanitorium Lake - we’ll discuss and agree on the day. This is a combined walk with Koonung - organaised with Lynda Maddison 15K medium. We can car pool if required meeting at back of KFC Greensborouh car park time to be notified otherwise you can meet at Days Picnic Ground

Thousand Steps -  approximately 12k tough up hill on steps to One Tree Hill with return via Tysons, Chandlers and Himalaya Tracks, Kia Ora Parade and Rail Trail back to start. Not a long walk but steps a challenge. Only done the steps once so cant remember how hard it was but be prepared. Obviously wont be a long day but bring lunch anyway. We can car pool from Mullum Mullum Reserve if enough people register will keep you posted about time at later date.

Privately guided kayaking trip down the Yarra from Lower Homestead Road to Whittens Reserve in 2 person inflatable kayaks. No experience necessary and a good fun experience.through Grade 2 rapids along a beautiful stretch of the Yarra River.

Cost with group discount $95 pp payable to  DVBC bank account with reference "kayaking and your name". Payment is due when booking.

Must be able to swim at least 10m.

Please bring closed toe footwear, clothes which may get wet and water bottle, Items supplied are life vest and helmet, safety briefing, shuttle back to Lower Homestead Road.

As you will know there are no changing facilities or toilets.

Please be ready to start at 8am and no refund unless the payment can be transferred to another member.

Kangaroo Ground to Sugarloaf return - 14.4k bridle tracks, aquaduct, bush tracks and a bit of road walking. Pleasant easy walking with occasional hill thrown in.

Short walk from Birdsland Reserve past Retarding Basin, Ruins up hill to Granite Track Summit for views to the city returning down Wellington North Break Track running parrallel to Wellington Road left to Abrahams Track , Lanes Track, Ballart Track back to Ruins returning via Blackwood Walk to cars. Distance is 10.5k easy walking with climb to Summit. Can car pool from Mullum Mullum Reserve meeting time 8.45am

Keep this date free for another fun filled rubbish collecting morning. Further details to be published closer to date. Similar to last year several locations so no excuses people.

Contact Marg King or Jeannie Suttie

Jells Park circuit

Enter Jells park from Waverley Rd and meet in Carpark 5 for an 8:30 start.

Figure of 8 walk beginning the north loop from Jells park and returning to the Jells park Visitor’s centre for lunch.

After lunch the south loop of Jells park to complete the walk by approximately 2:00pm.

Approximate length 15.5km. on bitumen, gravel and grass.

From the Alfred Nicholas Gardens carpark we will wind our way through the magnificent mountain ash forest combining a number of tracks and points of interest. We will finish with lunch by the lake in the Gardens. Appoximately 11km. 

The walk commeces at 9.15 from the Eltham Community Centre car park and offers an alernative starting point at Eltham Lower Park's new public toilets at 9.45, for those walkers that would prefer a 10 kms walk rather than 12 kms. Please indicate if choosing the shorter walk when making your booking. The walk is mostly flat on tracks or paths and morning tea will be provided at Petty's Orchard where Coffee can be purchased from the cafe. We will return to Eltham Lower Park at 12 o'clock and then walk via the Eltham Cemetery back to the Eltham Community Centre car park. Points of interest are Barak Wetland, Eltham Lower Park redevelopment, Petty's Heritage Orchard, Eltham Cemetery, Wingrove Cottage and the Old Eltham Courthouse. 

Our Second Social Lunch.  First one was a success with many old and new members attending for a good old chit chat and a meal.

Great way to keep in contact with members that you don't see as often any more.

All welcome,  members, ex members, partners etc.

Base Camp to hike the Surf Cost walk which is a total of 46.5 kms over 3 days.This covers the coast from Fairhaven to Point Impossible. We will be staying at the Anglesea Family Caravan Park from Thursday to Sunday and walking Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please book cabins or camping sites with friends ASAP. Cabins cost $651 for 3 nights for 3 people. Call 52951990 and say you are from Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club. Some cabins have been set aside for us. You will need to pay a $217 deposit.

More details as we get closer to the event. Any questions please call Darylene on 0425771497.

EASTER SUNDAY!

Walking through Bunjil Reserve in Panton Hill and  part of the Green Wedge Trail and also on some quiet dirt roads.  Circular walk.  Undulating with a few steep hills.  

Bring Morning Tea & Lunch and Poles perhaps for the steep sections.

Approx 12kms.

Dog Friendly

Children accompanied by an adult member of the club. Enter to Westerfolds Park via Fitzsimons Ln and meet at the plyaground near Car Park 1 at  9:15 for a 9:30 start. Bring morning tea and lunch. We'll walk along the Yarra trail and then cross the bridge to the Eltham Lower Park towards the miniature rail station. We'll have lunch in the picnic area close to the playground and then will return to the start. The walk is around 2.4 Km each way. Melway Map 21 E12.