Over 40s Bushwalking and Hiking

Boroondara Track is a 9.7km, grade 4 circuit hike, located in Murrindindi Scenic Reserve, which includes waterfalls, tree fern gullies and an abundance of birds and mammals. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.

The Boroondara Track hike commences at the Boroondara carpark located on Falls Creek Road, 700m from Murrindindi road junction. This circuit track encompasses both Wilhelmina Falls and a section of the Murrindindi River Walk. We'll walk along the Boroondara Track to the Boroondara footbridge, before the track provides an invigorating walk upstream to the Wilhelmina Walk intersection. From here we will head down to the Wilhelmina Falls and take the time to take in the amazing views. We'll then take the rock trail to the Murrindindi River before turning to the left and following the river walk back to the Boroondara carpark.

Please note before you RSVP this is a grade 4 Hike with some steep uphill sections and rocky bits. Boots essential

I've booked a table at the Yarra Grand Hotel Yarra Glen for 145 PM

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This is a 11km moderately challenging loop around Yarra Bend Park . We will meet at Studley Park Boathouse carpark @ 8.15an for 8.30am start in front of the toilet block near Kane's Bridge. We will head anticlockwise around the Yarra River through the Flying Fox Colony to Fairfield Boathouse where we will stop for a Coffee/Tea break. From there we will head to Abbotsford Convent Farmers Market via Dight Falls.

We will spend some time to wander around the Market then head to lunch at a Local Pub TBA.

We have had a number of requests to run this event again, so here we go.

2 Day/1 night trip to the Grampians with overnight stay at The Country Plaza Hotel.

Cost is $150 per person twinplus booking fee paid thru EventBrite (link below)

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/over-40s-bushwalking-club-grampians-weekend-tickets-938141425257?aff=oddtdtcreator

ITINERARY

Hotel check in is 2 PM and they wont allow early check-ins so lets meet in the carpark of the hotel around 1.30. Feel free to arrive early and have lunch in Halls Gap. Well then drive to Zumsteins at around 230 with the plan to start Saturdays walk to Mckenzies Falls around 3PM.

After Mckenzie's falls we will head to Reid's Lookout to watch the Sunset.

We have dinner reserved at The Halls Gap Hotel at 730 on the Saturday night.

The Pinnacle ( Sunday)

For anyone who is keen for a 530 am start, we will organize a trip to the Boroka lookout to watch the Sunrise.(weather permitting). This was a highlight of the previous trip so highly recommended

The hotel does breakfast, otherwise there is a number of cafes in town.

Well begin the hike on Sunday at 900 AM. . The last 2 km of the hike is quite a workout and is rated difficult. If anyone feels they're not up for that, please let me know. We may run a group back from the half way mark, just before it gets difficult .

We are booked for lunch at 1330 on Sunday afternoon at the Paper, Scissors, Rock Brewery.

Would think weld start the drive back to Melbourne between 1500 and 1530 in the afternoon.

Hotel details

Country Plaza Halls Gap

141 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap VIC 3381

t. +61 3 5356 4344

The Hotel has been prepaid. Anything else (minibar, breakfast) will have to be settled directly with the hotel on checkout.

Checkout is at 1000 am so you will need checkout before we leave for the hike on Sunday

Can everyone make sure they have private health cover that includes ambulance or at least a subscription to Victorian Ambulance. Link below.

https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/

We will be hiking in areas inaccessible by road- even a sprained ankle may require an airlift and without cover, you'd be up for a bill in excess of 30k.

I will also have a waiver form that will need to be signed before we start the walk on Saturday afternoon.

Car Pooling.

Be great if we can use as few cars as possible. If anyone is not yet sharing and would like a lift can you DM me with your location and Ill see what we can organize. Can everyone make sure they have the contact details of the people they are ride sharing with and have confirmed collection points etc. Its a good 3 1/2 hour drive from Melbourne so please plan around this plus any stops you have on route.

Clothing

Keep your eye on the weather forecast,and pack accordingly. A light waterproof jacket probably a good idea.

My contact details are (m) 0403 035 463, should anyone need to get in touch. Drive safely and look forward to seeing you all there :-)

Cheers

Duncan

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This is a hike up Mount Alexander to experience the beautiful native grassland landscape, Manna woodland and great views of surrounding farmland.

Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 min to complete

Expect heaps of Roos and stunning bird life :-)

Along the way, we might also spot the small herb Ballantinia antipoda (Southern Shepherd's Purse), which is endemic to the area and a threatened species. On the ascent, we'll follow the Leanganook Track and pass the Dog Rocks. Once we reach Langs Lookout, there is a short steep descent down the Ballantinia Track .

Lets meet Mt Alexander Regional park Car Park at 945 for a 1000 Am start

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Lunch afterwards at a pub in Castlemaine TBA