Essendon Bushwalking Club

Having completed the section from Geelong to Lara on the trek from Geelong to Moonee Ponds, it has been considered unsafe to walk from Lara to the Werribee area, so we cheat a little and take the train from Lara to Wyndham Vale to restart the walk. This has already been done many times since the start at Geelong, so no need to repeat it.

We meet at the Vintage Clock at Southern Cross Station by 8.50 am. to catch the 9.10 am train to South Geelong, dropping the walkers off at 9.44 am at Wyndham Vale.

( The  train stops to pick up at Footscray - 9.18 am., Sunshine - 9.23 am., Deer Park - 9.28 am., Tarneit 9.37 am.,)

Anyone travelling directly to Wyndham Vale by car should plan to arrive by 9.40 am to give you time to find a parking spot.( Note: the walk finishes at Werribee Station so if travelling by car, you will need to get (bus) back to Wyndham Vale).

The walk starts at Wyndham Vale Station and heads out to Manor Lakes Boulevard, and then follows Lollypop Creek to Greens Road before leaving the Creek and heading towards Presidents Park (toilets) via an open space and floodway

A circuit of Presidents Park takes us to the Werribee River, where we follow the walking track on the Western side

of the river to arrive at Werribee Station for the finish and the Metro train home.

When registering, please indicate what Station you will be getting on at - or if travelling by car.

This is a repeat of the first "Monday/urban/train" walk I put on, over two years ago.

This walk will start from "Pango" cafe, immediately to the East of Newport Railway station. Walking will start at 10am - if you want a "starter" coffee get there at 9.30 ...

The walk is 14km long, flat (maximum elevation 23m), and will include Newport Lakes Reserve, Paisley Park, some good views of the old oil refinery, then along the Hobsons Bay Trail through Altona Coastal Park, finishing at Altona Station. (Train back to Newport after a coffee.)

Finishing off this years touring of Woodlands Historic Park, this walk concentrates on the Northern half of the Park. It will include some areas not walked in during  previous walks. The walk will proceed via the top left corner of the park, stopping at the Somerton Road picnic area for morning tea (toilets available). A circuit of the Twin Dams Paddock take us to the top end of the Old Hospital Grounds, which we circuit around to walk in a previously unused area, taking us to the Weeroona Cemetery and a lunch stop at the Greenvale Creek Dam.

After lunch we follow Swain Street westwards to walk through The Plantation and then back to the finish at the Homestead for refreshments.

Lotsa river gums, lotsa kangaroos and lotsa purple colour( Pattersons Curse is in season).

Meeting Held at Moonee Ponds Bowling Club, Mt Alexandra Road, Moonee Ponds

This Walk contains two walk loops.

The Whipstick loop is a superb hike that winds through gorgeous bushland filled with ferns, moss, mushrooms and plenty of other interesting vegetation. The track is well formed and narrow. There are a few gentle up and down as well as a few falling trees crossing.

After morning tea, we will follow the Lerderderg Heritage Reiver trail. It starts from ancient pine trees, then onto the Lerderderg Heritage River Walk track.

The tracks are well formed and narrow. There are a few gentle ups and downs. Some sections are rocky. The track may be muddy if there has been recent rain and there are a few fallen trees to scramble over. Poles and boots are recommended.

There are drop-toilets at the start and at morning tea.

How to get there: After reaching Blackwood, turn onto Simmons Reef Rd. After 150m, veer left to stay on Simmons Reef Rd following it to the Garden of St Erth. Park in the second car park. 

Camping at Lake Catani on Mount Buffalo.  Day walks on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Walk program to be confirmed but most likely medium grade walks each day of about 12 to 16km

This is a well known circuit walk of both the Cherry Lake and the close-by Altona Coastal Reserve, taking in a small stetch of the Port Phillip Bay coastline. The walk has increased in beauty and interest over the years with the planting of thousands of trees and shrubs and the addition of information boards explaining the natural history of the reserves.

From Altona Station the route follows Pier Street and a couple of reserves to reach Fresno St carpark at Cherry Lake Reserve where there will be a short morning tea stop. Then a circuit of most of the lake will follow crossing Cherry Creek and heading up a levee (a 2 minute climb only - I promise) to see lovely views across the lake from the top. Heading east along the levee and crossing Millers Rd the route follows a path to Altona Coastal Reserve, where a trail beside Kororoit Creek and dense coastal scub ends at the beach. Lunch will be at a picnic area back from the beach. After lunch the walk returns to Cherry Lake, the Fresno St carpark and to Altona Station via Pier St. For those who would like a cafe stop before catching the train you will be spoilt for choice in Pier St.

There will be toilets at the morning tea and lunch stops. BYO lunch.

Paths are a mix of concrete and gravel. Wear good walking shoes or boots if there has been recent rain, walking poles won't be necessary. Bring a wind proof jacket.

This walk is a regular feature on our program as it offers varied views and a good workout.  We'll meet in Turntable Drive car park, two kilometres inside the You Yangs Regional park.  Toilets here are the only ones we will encounter. This car park can get busy so you may need to park a little distance from the start.

We'll start with the East Walk up big stairs and through granite boulders and have sweeping views of distant Melbourne and much closer trees.  Plenty of up, down, over and around path obstacles.

On the next leg, the Northern Range Walk, the big payoffs are yellow daisies and wattle in full bloom and lots of birdsong.  Dramatic rock formations offer ideal morning tea stop options. 

We'll stop for lunch after a steep climb on the Saddleback Track and then join the West Walk that takes us back to where we started.

Other than two flat stretches the rest of the walk leans towards being more medium than easy.  An optional extra is a three kilometre return walk to Flinders Peak to make it a 14 kilometre walk. 

Boots and walking poles are recommended.

This is an experimental walk to invite members of the three clubs of which I am a member (Essendon, Diamond Valley and Koonung).  It will be a good opportunity to meet members of other clubs on a day walk close to the city, and it is scheduled for a Monday because I’m not usually available on traditional walking days.  The maximum limit for each club will be 7 members to keep the numbers to a manageable level.

We will meet inside the concourse of Southern Cross station at the corner of Spencer and Collins Streets (near the vintage clock) at 8:30am and catch the 109 tram to Port Melbourne.  The walk will include the Bay Tail, Albert Park, back streets, small green spaces, St Kilda Botanical Gardens and finishing at Windsor Station.

This walk is mostly flat and on paved surfaces.  Casual walking shoes will be ok, and poles are not necessary – unless you need them.  Plenty of toilets along the way, and there are various types of public transport for anyone who wants to bailout early.