A walk only 45 minutes drive from the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club through pine forest, gums and tree ferns on some flat, up and down tracks!!. 

This walk starts near the intersection of Middle Gully Road and Scout Camp Road, Macedon.  From here we cross over the Scout Camp Road Bridge before passing through a pine forest plantation. The first three kms are reasonably flat and on a gravel road before descending steeply on a rutted 4WD track. We then enter the forest on a dirt track where we see more of the Messmate and Mountain Ash eucalypts and shaded gulllies.  We gradually climb for about 2 kms and for a short distance we are on the road before climbing again. The track then slowly flattens out before we descend down a rough track for 3 kms back to the cars.  Poles and boots are recommended.  Refreshments will be at a local cafe.

We will start the walk at Jackson Reserve carpark at 09.30.  Melways 18 , Outlook Road off Murray Road. Walk to Coburg Lake, passs the "Man of the valley Sculpture by Antio Masini.  Proceed onwards to the Merri  Creek , walk opposite the bike path, passing Coburg Drive in,there will be some hills , off track so Boots, walking pole . Have lunch at Edwards lake after Lunch we will walk  back along  Edgars Creek, stop at Kodak Bridge and walk to Cafe for afternoon tea, then back to the cars. Bring Raincoat, ususal walking gear, morning tea, lunch camera. 

This is a 10km history-oriented walk around the township of Bacchus Marsh.  It is featured in the upcoming release of the GDTA's Lerderderg Track Walk and Ride Guide.

The walk will commence from the Bacchus Marsh Rail Station on the 10am arrival of the 9.15am train from Southern Cross.  Walkers can come on that train, or drive to the station where there should be room in the car park being Saturday.  Please indicate which when you register for the walk.  The walk will finish in time for the 3.21pm train back to Southern Cross.

From the station the walk will proceed through Maddingley Park to Peppertree Reserve for morning tea.  From there we will visit various Bacchus Marsh historic sites, having lunch in the town centre before returning to the station.  The walk is flat and easy.

bunjil nganga Parkland (Quarry Hills) is a delightful area in South Morang. It is an isolated range of granite and metamorphic rock, close to suburbia, which offers great walking. 

Our walk will be 13 to 14 kilometres.

Starting at an off road parking area at the Mill Park Lakes Reserve, we will follow tree lined streets north to an access to the Granite Hills section of the Park. From there we loop around to the Quarry Hills Range and walk south to the Foothills.  Another path then takes us around the wetlands to a cafe and from there it is approximately 2 km to the cars.

The 360 degree views are amazing. All the mountain ranges around Melbourne are visible and it is interesting to try and identify local landmarks. However, it is an exposed ridge and therefore can be very windy and wet.  It is undulating at times but is it almost all on good tracks. Overall it is a most rewarding walk.

Meeting place: Melways 183 B6  There is off street parking on the south side of The Lakes Bouvelard in Sth Morang, near sporting facilities. Car pooling is possible from Pascoe Vale.

Meeting Time:  9.15 for a 9.30 start

Toilets: There are only bush toilets on the walk.  There is however a toilet in the Coles complex in The Lakes Bouvelard, just before our starting point

This walk is going through the traditional lands of the Wadawarrung people features spectacular views to both the east and west of the You Yangs and passes through a variety of landscapes. Along with interesting rock formations, diverse plant life and wedge tailed eagles, you’ll see different kinds of gum trees and the noxious weed Boneseed.

The walk comprises two loops, the first with some steep up and down sections (200 m elevation gain) and views of the Bunjil geoglyph in the valley below, and the second a walk through dry rocky bushland, also including a steep descent. A bit of rock hopping is required in sections of the walk and poles are recommended for the steep sections, as the trail surface is eroded in parts and slippery when wet. Adequate sun protection and hat essential.

The toilet is available at the start and middle of the walk.

We meet at the front of the cafe at 09.30. Walk to the ford and cross over to Horseshoe Farm, walk around the river back to entrance and walk to Old Calder freeway , up hill to brimbank Park, follow the track down and follow the river back to the cafe for afternoon tea. Brimbank Park was home to the Dodd Family from 1860 to 1974- Dairy and cattle farming, orchards and market gardening. Parks  took over in 1976. Horseshoe Bend  until 1854 it served as the Keilor Reserve Village- used for grazing and by any travellers who were passing the area. Early 1900's William O'Neil Jnr purchased the property and operated it as a Dairy Farm until his death in the 1930s.Used by various  owners - for orchards and market gardens. Features a 1930 Homestead- gardens and outbuildings. Childrens Farm which closed in 2012. Bring Boots , poles water, morning tea, lunch cameras, and your happy smiles.

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).

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.