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:
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 | 14 |
| Available places | 1 |
| Distance KM | 15 |
| Carpool or Activity Location | Carpool-Mullum Mullum Reserve, Melway 34H7 |
| Activity/Grade | WALK, Medium |
We will meet at KG cemetery Mel 271 J8 at 0920 for a 0930 start.
Leaving KG cemetery we will carefully cross the Eltham-Yarra Glenn Road and walk into the valley on the bridle path, up to Nicholas Lane. We will walk down Nicholas Lane to the Aqueduct (1200m), and walk along the Aqueduct for about 900m to where it goes under a hill. We will divert left up that hill and follow the track alongside a private property until we reach a fence. There we will turn left and follow another bridle path downhill and cross a dry water course. The bridle path runs uphill to a private access road which we will follow a short distance back to Nicholas Lane. From there we will retrace our steps back to KG cemetery. While this is hilly they are neither long nor steep.
Should be finished by 1230.
Don't forget, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.
Activity Properties
| Activity Date | Wed 09 Sep 2026 9:20 am |
| Finish Date/Time | Wed 09 Sep 2026 12:35 pm |
| Bookings OK until | Tue 08 Sep 2026 4:30 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Bookings | 6 |
| Distance KM | 8 |
| Carpool or Activity Location | Kangaroo Ground Cemetary |
| Activity/Grade | SHORT WALK, Easy, Easy/Medium |
