Activities Program

The main club activities are day walks and take place in a large number of different areas ranging from suburban parks to the nearby mountains. Historic walks around the suburbs of Melbourne are also on offer.
Basecamps, cycling and a range of social events are also offered. Trips within Australia, overseas and locally are also undertaken periodically.

Grading of Walks

It is most important that before you consider going on any walk, particularly those graded medium or more strenuous, you should consider whether you are sufficiently fit and experienced and have the necessary equipment.

Easy  Walking on gently undulating terrain, mostly on formed tracks. Suitable for most people. Walking time 4 to 5 hours, 6 to 12 km.

Easy/Medium  Gently undulating terrain, mostly on formed tracks with some short climbs. Walking time 4 to 5 hours, 10 to 15 km.

Medium   Some of the walk not necessarily on formed tracks, with some sustained climbs (1km or more). Walking time 5 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km.

Medium/Hard   As for medium but includes rougher terrain, ie. heavy scrub, rock scrambling or longer climbs or descents. Walking time 5 to 6 hours, 10 to 20 km.

Hard   Consistent walking in difficult terrain, rock scrambling, thick scrub, steep ups and downs, creek crossings. Experienced and fit walkers only. Walking time 6 to 10 hours, 10 to 20 km

Activity Booking  - Once you have registered as a visitor or prospective member (which is free) you can use our online booking system to book. Click Membership or Visitors for more information.

These are our upcoming activities:

Wright Forest Cockatoo

Circular walk will commence from Alma Treloar Reserve Cockatoo (enter from McBride Road). Plenty of ups and downs walking through Wright Forest, then on to Emerald Lake and return. Tree canopy cover most of the way with sections beside the Puffing Billy train line. Expect to have morning tea on the track and lunch likely to be at Emerald Lake (great cafe for refreshments if required). Toilet block at the start/finish and at Emerald lake. Like to be slippery after rain. Bring poles, water, sunscreen, wet weather gear etc. Joint walk with Koonung.  What 3 Words - renditions.earliest.topper or Melway 311 F5  For those interested after walk finished we will visit Emerald Bakery 

CAR POOLERS: Meet at Mullum Mullum at approx 8.10am, with the aim of a 8.20am departure.  ($8 car pool cost to your driver).

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sun 24 May 2026 9:15 am
Finish Date/Time Sun 24 May 2026 2:30 am
Bookings OK until Fri 22 May 2026
Capacity 15
Bookings 14
Available places 1
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Blue Mountain potato farm Toolangi

A circuit walk mostly on 4wd tracks, lots of hills. Total ascent/descent 600 metres, so not for those who don't like hills. Can be clayey if there's been rain.

Car pool from ELT, be there in good time for an 8.00 departure. $10 to drivers

For those meeting there, it's on Chum Creek Rd, 10km north of the Healesville turnoff. The large claypan on the left. Be there are 8.45.

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Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 27 May 2026 8:00 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 27 May 2026 3:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 26 May 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 12
Distance KM 15
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Eltham Little Theatre, Melway 22H1
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Recce Mt Sugarloaf - Masons Falls KLNP

Reconnoitre Wed 27 May  2026

Meet at Eltham Little Theatre (Mel 22 H1) for car-pooling by 0815 and set off at 0830.  

The walk will begin from Mt Sugarloaf, after a car shuffle (max 4 people per car - min 2 cars) to place a car or two at the Masons Falls Picnic area in order to return drivers to their cars at Mt Sugarloaf after the walk.

From the Sugarloaf car park we will walk 900 m on the Mt Sugar loaf track, cross the road, and proceed downhill on a very steep track to Running Creek, which we will follow to the Masons Falls Viewing  Platform (6.6 km) for a look at the falls. Morning tea on the way. From there we will take the track back to the Masons Falls picnic area to shuffle drivers back to their car at  Mt Sugarloaf car park.

Getting there: - Drive up Main Rd and continue on Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Rd (C728) to its end.  Then turn right onto Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd (C746) and follow it to the roundabout at Kinglake.  Turn left onto the Kinglake-Whittlesea Road (C724) and, then at Pheasant Creek, turn left onto National Park Road to Mt Sugarloaf Car Park.  Allow 60 minutes from Eltham.

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 27 May 2026 8:15 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 27 May 2026 1:30 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 26 May 2026 4:30 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 9
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Eltham Little Theatre, Melway 22H1
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy, Easy/Medium

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Tanglefoot Loop and Myrtle Gully Circuit

This is a very pretty double circuit walk through the Toolangi State Forest winding through mountain ash, ample ferns and myrtle trees.  The ascent is 462m, there are some fallen trees to navigate but well worth it for the scenery.  Lunch will be at the beautiful Wirrawilla Rainforest.  Please bring morning tea, lunch, water and poles if used.  

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sat 30 May 2026 9:00 am
Finish Date/Time Sat 30 May 2026 4:00 pm
Bookings OK until Fri 29 May 2026 1:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 21
Distance KM 16
Carpool or Activity Location Monda Car Park
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Lower Eltham to Pettys

This is a local circuit walk, mostly off trail, on dirt tracks. There are some small undulations. We will use some of the local nature trail to head across to the outskirts of Petty's orchard and return via the flora reserve for Eltham's endandered copper butterfly which is off Hohnes road.

Meeting time is 9.15 for a 9.30 start near the toilet block in Lower Eltham Park. MEL 21 H 10 what3words// earth.pinks.desk

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

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 03 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 03 Jun 2026 12:30 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 02 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 11
Carpool or Activity Location Lower Eltham Park Miniature rail
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy/Medium

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The Dandenongs - Pixie Waltz Walk

A steady paced, but energetic hike starting from Upper Fern Tree Gully Train Station and ending at the Mt Dandenong Hotel. We will be walking through towering mountain ash, mossy gullies and scenic hillsides with steep descents and ascents. The tracks underfoot are varied but well formed. 

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sat 06 Jun 2026 8:30 am
Finish Date/Time Sat 06 Jun 2026 3:00 pm
Bookings OK until Fri 05 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity 16
Bookings 8
Available places 8
Distance KM 18
Carpool or Activity Location Upper Ferntree Gully Train Station
Activity/Grade WALK, Hard

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Mt Riddell, Healesville (4)

Mt Riddell Healesville, 13 km medium.

A steady uphill climb for 6km on well-formed tracks, followed by a flat walk to the cairn. Return by same route.

600 m ascent. Mostly not too steep but the last km or so it a bit of a killer.

Be at Eltham Little theatre in good time to depart at 8.45am ($9 to your driver)

If meeting at the start of the walk, be there at 9.30am. It's at the end of Mt Riddell Rd  - Mount Riddell Hike Trail Carpark according to Google maps.
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Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 10 Jun 2026 8:45 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 10 Jun 2026 3:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 09 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 10
Distance KM 13
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Eltham Little Theatre, Melway 22H1
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Jumping Creek - Stanbrae

Meeting place Jumping Creek canoe launching area car park Mel 24 A10 at on 0920 for a 0930 start.  There are toilets here.

 This is a shortened version of a walk often run by Ching Wong. We set off from the Jumping Creek car park and will walk to Blue Tongue Bend (1.7km).  After that we will head along a fairly flat road for 1.2 km, until we come to an intersection, but we will stop off along the way visit the bush chapel.  We will turn left at the intersection a walk to the ridge and back down to the river for morning tea at Stan Brae. (2 km return). From the aforementioned intersection we will walk up and down hill back to the cars (about 0.9 KM).

Don't forget, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 10 Jun 2026 9:20 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 10 Jun 2026 1:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 09 Jun 2026 4:30 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 15
Distance KM 8
Carpool or Activity Location Jumping Creek Reserve
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy, Easy/Medium

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Babbington Hill - Wombat State Forest (4)

Follow Tram Street onto Bullarto reservoir Road to the Bullarto Reservoir turning left and walking relatively easy track to Osbourne Road taking right to reach Kangaroo Creek Road right here until we reach Spur Track. This takes us to Babbington Road which meets the track up to Babbingtons Hill then back down to Babbington Road again and on to Tram Street back to start. Total ascent 300m approx

car pooling from KFC Greensborough $22 if wanting to meet at start of walk meet cnr Greenham Drive & Tram Street, Lyonville for 9.00am start.

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sun 14 Jun 2026 7:30 am
Finish Date/Time Sun 14 Jun 2026 2:00 pm
Bookings OK until Sat 13 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 1
Carpool or Activity Location Babbington Hill
Activity/Grade WALK, Easy/Medium

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Tuesday adventuring and cultural walk

Tuesday adventuring and cultural walk

This is a short walk, along Taylor's Creek near Taylor's Lakes.

Take the 8:20 am Eltham train (8:31 Watsonia, 8:39 Heidelberg, 8:42 Ivanhoe) to arrive at Flinders St at 9:02am.

Walk through the underpass to Town Hall Station and catch the 9:13 am train to Watergardens on the Sunbury line.

Once at Watergardens station, the walk is past the shopping centre, down to Taylor's Creek linear park to Green Gully Reserve.

The walk is notable for the flood mitigation spillways and lakes, leading from the curated area near the shopping centre down to  the more natural grasslands and bush near Green Gully Reserve.

From Green Gully reserve, a 421 bus is caught back to St Albans, where the centre can be explored for its diverse grocery and shopping opportunities.

From St Albans Station, a train is caught back to Library Station, followed by a short walk to Melbourne Central and a train home.

Bring morning tea, lunch. Poles are not generally necessary, but there is a short rise at the end which could be a bit rough.

The reward is a great coffee to be had at the coffee shop near St Albans Station at the end of the walk.

Activity Properties

Activity Date Tue 16 Jun 2026 8:20 am
Finish Date/Time Tue 16 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Bookings OK until Mon 15 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Capacity 15
Bookings 12
Available places 3
Distance KM 8
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy

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Finns Reserve Templestowe to Banyule Wetlands

This is a walk starting from Finns Reserve car park off Riverwood Lane. We will walk across the swing bridge, on the look out for the resident platypus,for a mostly off track circuit walk to Banyule Wetlands. If there has been rain, the tracks will be muddy. This is a mostly  sheltered walk which follows the Yarra through attractive bushland. Near the golf course, we will cut across country on bike tracks and up onto the Plenty River trail which will take us to the Wetlands viewing area.

Our meeting time of 9.15 is for a 9.30 start. MEL 33 B/C 3/4      what3words //prop.hill.forks

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

PS: For those of you who live on the Lower Plenty side, you may prefer to park at the end of Bonds Road near Odyssey House and walk down to the swing bridge to gather with the group. 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 17 Jun 2026 9:15 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 17 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 16 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 9
Carpool or Activity Location Finns Reserve
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy/Medium

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Belview Circuit Upper Ferntree Gully (2)

This is a hard circuit hike commencing on the Belview Track.

There are long,steep sections on predominantly wide,open tracks. It will be ~17kms and an accumulated elevation of ~850 metres. Therefore, this will be a rather challenging hike. Some sections are quite steep and prone to being slippery underfoot whether wet or dry.

Poles are recommended.

For those wishing to carpool please meet at Mullum Mullum Reserve Springvale Road for a 0730 departure.

Meet in the first carpark at the 1000 steps at 0800hrs for an 0815hrs to start the hike.

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Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 24 Jun 2026 8:00 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 24 Jun 2026 3:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 23 Jun 2026 4:00 pm
Capacity 15
Bookings 15
Available places 0
Carpool or Activity Location Thousand Steps
Activity/Grade WALK, Hard

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Longridge Farm, Warrandyte

A circuit walk around the Longridge Farm area in Warrandyte with excellent river views. The tracks are rough and steep in parts. Distance about 7km and bring morning tea.

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 24 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 24 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Bookings OK until Mon 22 Jun 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity 15
Bookings 7
Available places 8
Distance KM 7
Carpool or Activity Location Alexander Road at Longridge Farm Gate
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy/Medium

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Bunyip State Forest South

Meet at 8.45 for 9am departure from Mortimer Picnic Ground in Gembrook.. Circuit Walk of approx. 15kms. We head south down Yarabubba track then follow Sand Ridge Track, Pooley Rd, Avards, and Luptons Tracks. The area is well used by horse riding enthusiasts. A couple of the tracks have ruts from water run off, but are easily navitaged. We pass thru Cannibal Creek horse unloading area. A couple of ups and downs to deal with (one short pinch, and one longer), before continuing down to the cars. Bring water, morning tea & lunch provisions, poles and the usual wet gear for this time of the year. Joint walk with Koonung. Walk can be increased to 17kms, but will review weather conditions and enthusiasm on the day. 

Car poolers meet at Mullum Mullum at 7:45am. Pay driver $6

GPS start location (-37.9649694, 145.6222129), What 3 Words stow.tiredness.drools

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sun 28 Jun 2026 9:00 am
Finish Date/Time Sun 28 Jun 2026 3:00 am
Bookings OK until Fri 26 Jun 2026
Capacity 15
Bookings 12
Available places 3
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Warramate Hills

A walk through the Warramate Hills Consevation Reserve up to Steel Hill Summit with excellent views of the Yarra valley. Note that there is a 480 m ascent which is steep in parts. Car pooling from Mullum Mullum Reserve at 8.45 is preferred. If you would  rather meet at the start of the walk that will be around 9.30 at the end of Yarraloch Way off Killara Road, Gruyere. Bring morning tea, lunch and poles 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 08 Jul 2026 8:45 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 08 Jul 2026 2:00 pm
Bookings OK until Mon 06 Jul 2026 6:00 pm
Capacity 15
Bookings 12
Available places 3
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Candlbark Reserve

Meet at Eltham Lower Park (Mel 21 H10) at 0920 for a 0930 start.  Park your car near the new facilities block).

The walk begins by following a direct line across to pony club grounds to the footbridge. After crossing the bridge into Candlebark Reserve the walk proceeds towards Petty’s Orchards.  Before reaching the orchard (at the end of the boardwalk) we veer to the right and walk up hill, bearing left onto a path that takes us down to an old dam. We walk along the edge of the dam and head west until we reach a mown track, onto which we turn right and head uphill next to the power lines.  Passing under the power lines we turn left onto a cleared access along a fence on its southern boundary and then take the path off to the right and walk for about 75 m and turn left onto a bike track.  We follow that bike path around a dam that eventually runs parallel (and behind) the houses on Fitsimmons Lane, following it back to the bridge over the Yarra.  We will then turn left and do a short circuit into Westerfolds Park (toilets).  Then return to Eltham Lower Park (2.4 km). 

Don't forget, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 15 Jul 2026 9:20 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 15 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
Bookings OK until Wed 01 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 4
Distance KM 8
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy, Easy/Medium

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Lysterfield Lake & Surrounds

Start from the Spotted Gum Car Park. Circular walk covering a variety of terrain. Mostly well formed gravel tracks or single file trails. Walking anti-clockwise we leave the lake and gradually climb up to Quarry Track. We make our way up to the Trig Point then it is mostly down hill for the rest of the way. Generally lots of roo’s around and we pass the remnants of the old tramway cart used to take rocks from the quarry to build the dam wall. Some areas of the walk can be sloppy after rain. Bring morning tea & lunch provisions. 

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Arrive by 9.00 am for 9.15 am Departure.

Car pooling from Mullum Mullum at 8.00am , pay driver $6.00

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sun 19 Jul 2026 9:00 am
Finish Date/Time Sun 19 Jul 2026 3:00 am
Bookings OK until Fri 17 Jul 2026 11:00 am
Capacity 15
Bookings 6
Available places 9
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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Swipers Gully Christmas Dinner

Swipers Gully Restaurant is on again on 23 July.  I am hoping there will be a Christmas Dinner theme (still to be decided upon by Swipers Gully. But it will be July and it will be CHRISTMAS IN JULY - so everyone should dress in the finest Christmas outfits and not worry about being too warm.

At this stage I don't know the price - last year was $35 so I estimate between $35 - $40 but will let you all know closer to the date.

Payment will be required by Monday 20 July into the club account. Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club BSB. 083 232 Account 027 615 451

If you have any dietary requirements please advise in the comments section.

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Thu 23 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Finish Date/Time Thu 23 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
Bookings OK until Sun 19 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Capacity 50
Bookings 21
Available places 29
Carpool or Activity Location Swipers Gully Restaurant
Activity/Grade SOCIAL EVENT, Easy

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Fairfield Parklands

Meet at Eltham Station 0850 for a 09.04 a.m., departure (last carriage, Greensborough 0911 etc).  The walk will take about 2.5 hours. Alternatively meet at Fairfield Station at 0932.

Leaving Fairfield station we will walk to Fairfield Parklands (toilets here) via Rathmines St to the path that runs beside the Merri Creek and follow it to the junction with the Yarra at Dights Falls.  Then walk upstream beside the Yarra (adjacent the freeway and walk upstream to Yarra Bend Rd.  Turning left onto this road and following it for 250M we will turn right to skirt the VINC Plant Nursery.  At the rear of the parks works depot we will walk back down to the Yarra via the Flying Fox Area.  The walk upstream continues along the Yarra on pretty bush tracks towards Fairfield Boathouse. There are toilets nearby at this point.  Probably stop for refreshments at Fairfield Boathouse before walking the 500 m back to Fairfield station.

Don't forget, Myki card, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Wed 12 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Finish Date/Time Wed 12 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Bookings OK until Tue 11 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Bookings 7
Distance KM 7
Carpool or Activity Location Eltham Railway Station
Activity/Grade SHORT WALK, Easy, Easy/Medium

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Olinda Circuit

Meet at 8.45 for 9.00am start at the Olinda football ground. This circuit walk links 2 large sections of the National Park. Fantastic viewpoints overlooking Melbourne. From Olinda we walk down the Olinda/Monbulk road then veer onto varous tracks for approx 3klms. We eventually find our way to the Mechanics Track and then climb up close to the top of Mt Dandenong.. We take the Kyeema Track, named after a plane that crashed near the sight in dense fog in the 1930’s, and pass the memorial comemorating this tragedy. Great views here and we pass a hang-glider platform which may be in use. There are many ups and downs and about 500mtrs of ascent. If weather has been wet, ups and downs will be slippery and poles recommended for those sections. Track conditions are very good with some stepwork and timber boarding which has improved the tracks. This is a great walk through some magificent mountain ash forests. Some scupture placements towards the end. Very shady walk and only a couple of short exposed areas.A long steep climb at the end back to Olinda. Bring morning tea and lunch provisions, 2 ltrs water, sunscreen and suitable clothing.

GPS start location (-37.8538895, 145.3702841) What 3 words backrest.gatehouse.threat

Car Pool from Mullum Mullum at 7:30am, pay driver $5

 

Activity Properties

Activity Date Sat 22 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Finish Date/Time Sat 22 Aug 2026 3:00 am
Bookings OK until Thu 20 Aug 2026
Capacity 15
Bookings 5
Available places 10
Distance KM 15
Carpool or Activity Location Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7
Activity/Grade WALK, Medium

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