| Fri, 14-16 Nov |
CON |
Track maintenance - Howitt Spur Track - Alpine National Park. Track maintenance of the Howitt Spur Track and potentially Queens Spur track. |
M/H |
275 km |
| Fri, 14-16 Nov |
O/N |
A visit to the remote Lake Tali Karng. Lake Tali Karng is an almost mystical lake, high in the mountains of the Victorian Alps. The plan is to camp at Nyimba Camp for 2 nights, with a day walk down and back to the lake on day 2. |
M |
31 km |
| Sat, 15 Nov |
DAY |
Sugarloaf Reservoir. A walk circumnavigating the reservoir, walking mainly near the water. |
M |
16 km |
| Sat, 15 Nov |
CYC |
Brighton beach to Williamstown by bike. An easy ride from Brighton Beach station to Williamstown, via the punt across the Yarra at Westgate bridge. ($5 for the punt, credit card only). Starting at 0800 from Brighton beach, where the railway line crosses South road. Finishing in Williamstown, and returning by train. Morning tea / brunch in Williamstown at a cafe.
Late change : as of 30/9/2025 e-bikes are not allowed on trains. Therefore we will have the option of riding home, for those who can't go on the train. |
E/M |
18 km |
| Sun, 16 Nov |
DAY |
Maroondah Dam / Donnelys Weir. Walk the Maroondah Dam Gardens , over the dam wall and on via the aqueduct to Donnellys Weir for lunch. Return over Henderson Hill. total Ascent 305m. |
M |
10 km |
| Thu, 20 Nov |
DAY |
Barrm Birrm at Riddells Creek. Travel by V/Line to Riddells Creek (two stations beyond Sunbury on the Bendigo line). Barrm Birrm (meaning place of many yam roots) is the woodland backdrop to Riddells Creek township and in late Spring generally has a good display of wildflowers. Since 2005 Riddells Creek Landcare has been looking after Barrm Birrm. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
11 km |
| Sat, 22 Nov |
DAY |
Red Hill rail trail. From Merricks, a walking and equestrian trail passes by vineyards and farmland with distant views of the Nobbies and Phillip island. Originally a rail line opened in 1921, it was a branch line from the Stoney Point line and was designed to carry apples and supplies. However it was closed in 1953.
Now revitalised as a walking and equestrian trail. |
E/M |
13 km |
| Sun, 23-28 Nov |
BC |
Portland and Surrounds. Expressions of interest for this Portland and surrounds walks. (Not Nelson) Car shuffles on some days so preference to those willing to drive and assist in car shuffles. 5 nights, 4 walking days. Arrive Sunday 23rd November - return home Friday 28th November.
Coastal walks, one day 6km of sand, gravel roads and walking tracks. Mix of linear (car shuffles) and circuit walks covering coastal and river/lakes.
Cabin accommodation (see below) with self-catering, mixed with pub, group BBQ and Fish & Chips. |
M |
18 km |
| Sun, 23-28 Nov |
BC |
Yarrangobilly, North Kosciuszko. Yarrangobilly is a beautiful & isolated location in North Kosciuszko. Accommodation very comfortable twin share. As it is a long distance to drive we will stop half way. Cost of Yarrangobilly accommodation has not been estimated yet but will be no more than $600, including food which we take with us as there are no shops in the area. |
M |
10 km |
| Thu, 27 Nov |
DAY |
Castlemaine and surrounds. Travel by V/Line to Castlemaine (Bendigo line, myki usable). Walk to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens via Kalimna Park Bushland Reserve (175 hectares) and Buda (historic home & garden: adult entry fee $15, concession and seniors $12). The Kalimna Circuit Track may still have a display of wildflowers seen on the late October look-over. Southern Cross departure 9:05am, arrival 4:24pm. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
12 km |
