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:
Grampians NP Basecamp
Various graded walks throughout the northern , central and southern areas of the Grampians.
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.
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. Please arrange your own accommodation.
| Activity Date | Monday 10 Nov 2025 |
| Categories | BASE CAMP, Medium, Medium/Hard |
For those of us who do not wish to challlenge the highest mountains this camp will be running alongside the Grampians NP Main basecamp. Medium and easy/medium walks will be based around the Halls Gap area. We are staying at the same accommodation in Halls Gap at the Breeze caravan park.
More information will be provided closer to the camp. You will be notified when accommodation bookings open so that you can make your own booking.
| Activity Date | Monday 10 Nov 2025 |
| Categories | BASE CAMP, Medium, Easy/Medium |
Walk Description
A circuit walk starting in Menzies Creek. Take in sweeping views across pasture lands and bush, Silvan Dam and even Port Phillip and Western Port Bays on a clear day. Walking is a combination of gravel roads, verges, forest paths, and a little bit of bitumen. There are ups and downs and we follow the pretty Menzies Creek on board walks for a time. This walk has it all hopefully including a passing Puffing Billy. Bring poles, water, morning tea & lunch. Meet at Hermons Saddle Reserve, Melway Map 124, C11. at 8.45 for 9.00am start straight up a steep dirt road. 12.5km and quite shaded in parts.
The drive from Eltham is approx. 115 km and 1h 35 m.
Length & ascent/descent
The total distance is 12.5 km with approx ascent/descent 532 meters.
Meet there location
Meet at Hermons Saddle Reserve, Melway Map 124, C11. at 8.45 for 9.00am start straight up a steep dirt road.
Please bring
trekking poles, morning tea, lunch, water.
Carpooling information
For carpooling meet at Meeting Place Map location (see below) at 8:30am. Approx carpool cost $ 15.
Map & elevation profile
| Track length: | 13.23 km |
| Total ascent: | 532 m |
| Total descent: | 543 m |
| Categories: | Walk | |
| Uploaded by: | Marg King | |