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Domino Trail
This is a delightful easy walk following an old rail trail from Trentham to Lyonville. The trail is mostly in tall forest making for a shady walk. The return walk will divert onto a 4 wheel drive track for part of the walk which will give a different aspect to the walk and make it more interesting. You will see the impact of the storm in 2021 which flattened large areas of the forest. The walk may be modified depending on weather conditions and cancelled if a Total Fire ban day or over 30 degrees C forecast.
Studley Park History Walk
We will start the walk at the information board at Studley Park and to an oval and see an old reservoir, highlights are Raheen, Studley House Carmelite Monastery and other interesting houses.
Bring: Bring: Your happy smiles, cameras, usual day walking gear, water, snacks morning tea and lunch, Afternoon tea at Studley Park Boat house.
Saturday 26/4/2025 Marek: 0401531450 or email
March Quarterly Meeting
This meeting will include a refresher to members on what to consider when going on a walk, an update on some website improvements and a Q &A session. Supper will the follow.
River cruising and Island hopping
Its time for the annual river cruise and pleasant stroll along the banks of the Yarra river to the tiny Herring Island .Its an island a world away from the bustle of the city. There will be ample time for the full exploration of the island , including finding the almost hidden stone sculptures as well as checking what is on display in the art gallery. Depending on the weather it is 4.5 km along the banks of the river or if it is hot a 2km walk from Sth Yarra station. This is also an option for the return.Being a short walk we can can have a lazy start of 10.15 at the Flinders St station coffee shops . The usuals of sun hat , water, morning tea and lunch.Runners will be fine
Blackwood: Loam Track/River walk
This is a delightful 16 km circuit area starting from the Garden of St Erth in Blackwood. We visit the Easter Monday mine, McLaughlin's Lookout, (no view!) and follow Loam Track to the Lerderderg Rd and our lunch spot at Wheelers Ford. We soon join the Lerderderg River Heritage trail and wind our way back to the car park. The walk is similar to the Green Gully walk in the same area.
There is a variety of tracks and terrain. There are some steep hills, mainly in the morning but the effort is worthwhile to explore this amazing gold country.
Bald Hill Circuit
This walk starts in Bridport St Daylesford. We take Doctors Gully out to Hepburn and arrive at the Blowhole for morning tea. We then ascend out of the creek and find Bald Hill Rd. There are some great views of Daylesford as we ascend to find a lunch spot. We then descend back to the creek via a faint track leading to Tipperary mineral spring. The final route out is a steep road which leads back to Daylesford for afternoon coffee at Harvest Cafe near where the cars are parked. We aim to be back around 3 to 3.30 pm. A nice walk including a variety of terrains in a picturesque setting.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Circuit
Sugarloaf Reservoir is an important water storage area for Melbourne. Located at Christmas Hills, north-east of the CBD, the reservoir provides an ideal area for a 15-16km circuit walk. The terrain is varied and undulating with rewarding views. It is a pleasant walk in tranquil surrounds.
We will meet at Ridge Picnic Ground. Note the entrance to it is on the left soon after entering the main gate. I will park in the smaller of the lower parking areas here but both are very close to each other. Don't go over the dam wall to Saddle dam Picnic Area. There are toilets at the start of the walk and half way through.
Tikalara Park Loop
We will meet in the car park at Beasley’s Tea House at 0830. We will then walk along the Mullum Mullum Creek trail to the Templestowe Hill Climb (signage about the Hill climb) and then walk to Target Road and Rd follow the Yarra River, we will see the Oldest Homestead in the Area area( Pontville) First permanent house to be built(1840) in the Doncaster-Templestowe area. Owned by Major Charles Newman who had been offered a land grant for his services to the Crown. He built Monkton on a hill across the river it was demolished in June 1968 . You will hear about Charles and his interaction with the aboriginal people Walk past the confluence of Mullum Mullum Creek and past Petty’s Orchard one of the oldest commercial orchards in Melbourne. We then walk to Leinster Farm Wetland, lunch , then walk to a viewing platform , birdhide and the confluence of Diamond Creek and the and then return back to Beasley’s along the Mullum Mullum trail for afternoon tea.
Bring: Bring: Your happy smiles, cameras, usual day walking gear, water, snacks and lunch, afternoon tea.
Mount Macedon Walking Trail
This walk is a regular feature on the program and takes in two distinct peaks: Mount Macedon and Camels Hump. Starting from Douglas Road, we'll follow bitumen and gravel surfaced roads until the start of a 1.7 km steep section (will get your heart pumping! to the summit of Mount Macedon and the Memorial Cross . We will stop here for a well earned morning tea before following the western flank of the mountain past some picnic grounds, the tea room and arrive at the base of Camels Hump. We then branch off to Days Picnic Ground where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we head down Zig Zag Track where we eventually join up with Anzac and Mount Macedon roads and return to where we started. There is a cafe nearby for refreshments! Boots and poles are recommended.
Note: If anybody is interested in being a co leader for this walk by all means contact me by phone or email.
Jells Park and Dandenong Creek
Walking will be within Jells Park, also along some of Dandenong Creek Trail and through Shepherds Bush. A very pleasant park area, largely flat. 10km distance.
Meeting Arrangements:
1. By public transport: Travel by train to Glen Waverley Station. Meet at "Black Flat Coffee Brewers" (6/39 Kingsway, Glen Waverley) which is a cafe immediately beside the station. Meet by 9.45am at the latest, (perhaps 9.15am if you want a coffee there) as we are then going to catch the 754 bus, at 9.53am, for a short 10 minute trip to Jells Park.
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2. By Car: Drive direct to Jells Park, parking in the Jells Park parking area off Waverley Road. Meet the public transport crew at 10.05am, on Waverley Road, at the entrance to the carpark.
MAKE CLEAR ON YOUR REGISTRATION WHETHER YOU"RE MEETING AT GLEN WAVERLEY OR JELLS PARK!
At the end of the walk there will be the opportunity for a coffee at the cafe in Jells Park, beside the Lake.