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*BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR
ALL WALKS*
Please show courtesy to the leader and book
at least four days
before the walk.
IF LEADER IS UNABLE TO BE CONTACTED RING THE WALKS SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS.
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TERRAIN |
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| GRADING: | Gentle | Moderate | Difficult |
| Beginner: | <7km. | <5km. | N/A |
| Easy: | <10km. | <8km. | N/A |
| Medium: | <20km. | <16km. | <12km. |
| Hard: | 20+km. | 16+km. | 12+km. |
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TERRAIN |
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| GRADING: | Gentle | Moderate | Difficult |
| Easy: | <9km. | <7km. | |
| Medium: | <18km. | <14km. | <10km. |
| Hard: | 18+km. | 14+km. | 10+km. |
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TERRAIN |
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| GRADING: | Gentle | Moderate | Difficult |
| Beginner: | <20km. | <15km. | |
| Easy: | <50km. | <40km. | <30km. |
| Medium: | <100km. | <80km. | <60km. |
| Hard: | 100+km. | 80+km. | 60+km. |
Allowances should be made for weather conditions and availability of water along the track etc. Check first with the leader when signing up for a walk.
| Date | ACTIVITY | GRADE Melway Ref. |
LEADER/
Contact
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PHONE |
AUGUST 2009 |
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Sunday 2 |
DAY WALK: Southern Cross Station, Lower Yarra River and Docklands - An easy walk followed by a late lunch |
Easy |
Cathy Burman |
9589 3608 |
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Weekend 1/2 |
SKI WEEKEND: Stay at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and ski the Bogong High Plains or downhill at Falls Creek |
Optional |
Jan Wilkinson |
0417 594 575 |
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Sun 2nd – Fri 7th |
SKI WEEK: Stay at Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre and ski the Bogong High Plains or downhill at Falls Creek |
Optional |
Jan Wilkinson |
0417 594 575 |
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8 – 23 |
EXTENDED TRIP: Flinders and Gammon Ranges and Mt Remarkable in S.A. Includes a 2 to 3 day walk on the Heysen Trail. |
Various |
Roy Burns |
9471 1946 |
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Weekend 8/9 |
TREE PLANTING WEEKEND: A Bushwalking Victoria 75th anniversary project. Rebuilding a habitat for the Regent Honeyeater in the Lurg Hills near Benalla. |
Hard Labour -
but fun |
Joe De Giorgio |
9338 2617 |
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Saturday 15 |
SKI TRIP: Mount St Gwinear – a moderately challenging day on the Baw Baw Plateau |
Medium/Hard |
Rob Giebels |
9807 7360 |
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Sunday 16 |
DAY WALK: The Steiglitz Walk – a 12km walk in the Brisbane Ranges including sections of Deadmans Loop and the Burchell Trail. |
Medium |
Michael Keane |
9734 2099 |
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Wednesday 19 |
DAY WALK: Bullarto Reservoir – Babbington Hill – Lyonville Springs – a 10km walk through forested scenery. |
Easy/Medium |
Peter Wilson |
9889 2751 |
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Friday 21 |
SOCIAL: Movie Night – Talk to Caroline for details |
Entertaining |
Caroline Seegers |
9702 6648 |
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Sunday 23 |
DAY WALK: Nolan Creek Picnic Area – Balt Camp Circuit – a 14km walk in the Wombat State Forest near Blackwood |
Medium |
Peter Naughtin |
9893 3092 |
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Sunday 30 |
DAY WALK: Mt Franklin Gorge/Tarilta Creek – an 11 km walk through open woodland in a relatively isolated valley |
Medium |
Peter Wilson |
9889 2751 |
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Weekend 29/30 |
SKI WEEKEND: Based at Tawonga South Caravan Park (on site vans). Ski Falls Creek / Bogong High Plains. Compete in or watch Kangaroo Hoppet or Birkebeiner. Limited accommodation |
Various |
Tom Buykx |
9499 3877 |
SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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Sunday 6 |
BIKE RIDE: Jacana Loop – Donnybrook Cheese Factory – a 40km ride on Melbourne’s northern fringe |
Easy/Medium |
Harry Twining |
0408 618 280 |
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Sunday 6 |
DAY WALK: City Gardens Loop. Flinders St, Kings Domain, Botanic Gardens, Yarra Park, Fitzroy Gardens, Flinders St. |
Easy |
Cathy Burman |
9589 3608 |
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Tuesday 8 |
WALKS SUB COMMITTEE: Come along, phone or email with your ideas for the next Club Program |
Easy |
Peter Wilson |
9889 2751 |
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Sunday 13 |
DAY WALK: Diamond Creek – Maroondah Aqueduct – Eltham. Approx. 14km on tracks in the city’s northeast. |
Easy |
Corrie van den Bosch |
9738 1369 |
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Weekend 12/13 |
WEEKEND PACK CARRY: Mt Samaria State Park – two short days with an overnight camp – suitable for those new to overnight walks and those who are out of practice |
Easy/Medium |
Peter Wilson |
9889 2751 |
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Wednesday 16 |
DAY WALK: Lilydale to Wandin – about 11km along the gentle grades of the Warburton Rail Trail - |
Easy/Medium |
Tom Buykx |
9499 3877 |
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Friday 18 |
SOCIAL: 10 pin Bowling night – Talk to Caroline for details of time and place |
Striking |
Caroline Seegers |
9702 6648 |
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Sat 19 – Fri 25 |
EXTENDED SKI TRIP: Mount Howitt and the Crosscut Saw – snow camping – experienced skiers only |
Hard |
Adrian Jones |
0429 951 824 |
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Sunday 20 |
DAY WALK: Belgrave – Kallista - Belgrave. 9km through the tall timber of Sherbrooke Forest. Look out for lyrebirds |
Easy |
Margaret Naik |
9852 8535 |
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Sunday 20 |
BIKE RIDE:
Lilydale to Warburton and
return via the Rail Trail |
Medium |
Alan Cuthbertson |
9439 8205 |
| Weekend 26/27 | BUSHFIRE RECOVERY PROJECT: A Bushwalking Victoria project to assist with post-fire recovery work in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Come for one day or two and help out. | Hard labour but rewarding | Rob Giebels | 9807 7360 |
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October |
DAY WALK: The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve – a remnant of native vegetation on the Eastern shore of Western Port. |
Easy |
Joan Kenny | 9584 3272 |
| Oct 5 - 9 | SENIORS WEEK – Mid week trip to Lakes Entrance – Walks, Golf, Bike Rides (Non Seniors Welcome) |
Easy |
Jim & Julia |
5987 1977 |
| Sunday 11 | DAY WALK: Surf Coast – Bells Beach, Point Addis, Anglesea –12km – cliff backed beaches and coastal views. |
Medium |
Joe De Giorgio | 9338 2617 |
| Weekend 10/11 | SEARCH TRAINING WEEKEND: - for members and potential members of Bush Search and Rescue. Talk to Tom for details | Medium | Tom Buykx | 9499 3877 |
| Weekend 17/18 | BASE CAMP: The Grampians – details of venue on next program. Time to see the wildflowers. |
Various |
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28/2/2010 – 7/3/2010 |
EXTENDED WALK: -
Tasmania – Cradle Mountain -
Overland Track. Fully booked at present but put your name on the
waiting list if interested. |
Hard |
Roy Burns |
9471 1946 |