- Royal Botanical Cranbourne in the springRoyal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Cranbourne
Cranbourne's hidden Gem
Lets meet in front of the visitor centre at 10:00am
Entry is free
address: 1000 Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne
The cafe provides limited seating but you can purchase your lunch and freshly brewed coffee, there is plenty of undercover seating.
The garden's close at 500pm
Interactive Map | Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (rbg.vic.gov.au)Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is made up of the Australian Garden, an award-winning, contemporary botanic garden, and the surrounding 300 hectares of remnant native bushland. Cranbourne Gardens is recognised as a site of State significance for plant and wildlife conservation, home to over 25 endangered or rare and threatened species. The bushland has over 450 indigenous plant species and includes over 10km of walking tracks, six kilometres of cycling tracks, a lookout tower, picturesque shelters, barbecues and playgrounds. It is a precious remnant of the vegetation that once covered the broader region and is actively managed to control the number of non-indigenous plants and exotic weeds.
There will be many photo opportunities with a huge range of plants, birds, art and water features. - Exploring the country town of YEANeeds location
Place holder Event- more details to come in the next few weeks
Grand-final long weekendLets explore the town of Yea
We will be exploring :
- Cheviot Tunnel-The historic Cheviot Tunnel is a key feature of the Tallarook to Mansfield Rail Line which operated between 1883 and 1970 and now the Great Victorian Rail Trail open to walkers, cyclists and horse riding enthusiasts.
Cheviot Tunnel, Attraction, High Country, Victoria, Australia (visitvictoria.com)
- Murchison Gap Lookout-Named after John Murchison an original squatter of one of the three original squatting runs in the district, this lookout sits right on the boundary of the Murrindindi region.
A great platform juts out from the side of the hill here. This area is known as the 'Valley of a Thousand Hills' and if you catch it in the right light with overlapping silhouettes you will see why.
Murchison Gap Lookout, Attraction, High Country, Victoria, Australia (visitmelbourne.com)
- Yea wetlands-Explore the bush wetlands and discover the diverse range of birds, reptiles, mammals, insects and plant species and the habitats that support them.
Wetlands - Yea Wetlands
- Let's explore Wilsons Promontory over a long weekendWilsons Promontory National Park, Gippsland
About the event
Join us for a Spring weekend getaway in Wilsons Promontory in 2024, following our group's recent adventures in Beechworth, the Grampians, and Lorne! Remember to book your own accommodation!As this event includes hiking and differs from our usual gatherings, we want to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience. Please take note of the following important disclosures and recommendations:
- We highly encourage all attendees to have sufficient ambulance and health insurance to cover potential medical emergencies. Despite taking all necessary precautions, accidents may still happen.
- All activities during the event are at your own risk. The organisers are not liable for any personal injuries or damage/loss of personal belongings.
- Any travel arrangements, including carpooling, are at your own risk.
By attending this event, participants acknowledge that they have been informed of these disclosures and suggestions.
While we do not organise high-risk activities, we reserve the right to modify or cancel events if we identify risks, such as extreme weather conditions. The safety and well-being of our members remain our top priority, and we aim to ensure a fun, stress-free, and secure weekend for all.
DRAFT SCHEDULE (there may be future changes)
Friday 11 October
12pm Meet at Fish Creek - Location TBC
2pm: Check-in to your accommodation
3.30pm: Loo-Errn Track & Tidal River Footbridge Googlemap
6pm Dinner - Fish Creek Hotel: 1 Old Waratah Rd, Fish Creek VIC 3959 (15 mins from Yanakie) https://fishcreekhotel.com.au/ Googlemap
7.29pm Sunset - location TBC
8.30pm Astro (if clear skies)- Location TBCSaturday 12 October
6am Meet at Red Bluff Googlemap
6.32 am Sunrise at Red Bluff
8.00am Breakfast - Location TBC
9.30am Mount Oberon Summit Walk - meet at Telegraph Saddle Carpark Googlemap
1pm Lunch break
3pm Darby River (from Darby River car park) & Darby Beach & Fairy Cove Googlemap
4pm Whisky Bay Googlemap & Picnic Bay Googlemap
5pm Squeaky Beach Googlemap
6pm Dinner - Fosters Exchange Hotel: 43 Main St, Foster (17 mins from Yanakie) https://www.fosterhotel.com.au/ Googlemap
7.30pm Sunset - Location TBC
8.30pm Astro (if clear skies), - Location TBCSunday 13 October
6 am Meet at Stockyard Camp, Meeniyan-Promontory Rd, Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960 Googlemap
6.30am Sunrise at Big Drift Googlemap
9 am Brunch - Location TBC
10.30am Cotters Lake and Beach Googlemap
11.30am Prom Wildlife Walk Googlemap
1pm Event endsPlease note that meal (breakfast and/or dinner) options have not been finalised at this stage, as we will confirm details closer to the event when booking. We highly encourage everyone to join us for a group dinner, which will be a great opportunity for everyone to connect and enjoy the weekend together. More details on this will be provided soon.
Additional Notes
- Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated during the hikes.
- Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes.
- Don’t forget sunscreen.
- Parking may be limited in some areas. We recommend carpooling as we move between locations.
- We will aim to avoid driving through the national park area at night due to wildlife being active on the roads.
Camera Gear Suggestions
- Camera
- Lenses for landscape/astro
- Tripod
- Filters
- Extra Batteries
In case there is no Wi-Fi/Data reception, please make sure to have a copy of this map saved or printed
If you're new to astrophotography, this guide covers essential camera settings, must-have gear, and provides links to a few introductory YouTube videos to help you get started.
Look forward to having you join us.
Rowan and Annie
- Werribee ZooWerribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne
Werribee Zoo
Now that the weather is improving, Lets go to the Zoo!
Lets meet at 10:00am just near the entry. I will update closer to the date with animal encounters.
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers all the excitement of an African safari on Aussie shores. Lions, rhinoceros, giraffes, and gorillas all roam freely in the park’s 494-acre (200-hectare) grasslands, affording visitors some incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.![img](https://cdn-site.zoo.org.au/media/jimb0qkl/ostrich-standing-in-a-line.webp?width=2000&height=570&quality=75&v=1dabc428e6b96d0)
They recommend to pre-book online but do not buy until closer to the time incase we have to cancel due to bad weather.
Prices
Adult
$53.00
or $13.25 per month or $159 per year for a zoo membership ( Unlimited entry to all 4 zoos! and Unlimited Entry)
Concession
$40.00
or $10.00 per month or $120 per year zoo memebership
Seniors
$48.00
or $12.00 per month or $144 per year zoo memembership
Getting Here | Werribee Open Range Zoo - Melbourne Walk and Shoot T-shirt (how to create and order)Needs location
HOW TO ORDER YOUR MELBOURNE WALK AND SHOOT T-SHIRT
This is not an event but information on how you can create and order your Melbourne Walk and Shoot t-shirt.
If you are interested in getting a t shirt with our logo (Trish G kindly designed a number of logos and the hosts and organisers voted on it), you can easily order one on Cafe Press. Instructions to create your t shirt with our logo is on the google doc link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH7gTcRDdpHbH4gr69zFZyl5C7ozh9EL3HKOLbFzyQI/edit
There is no profit involved - just an opportunity to have this t shirt. This t-shirt idea came from some members.
Please remember to use the logo from the google doc link above to get the correct logo. Do not use the logo you may find already on Cafe Press website.
Rowan