Meet in the carpark behind the library in Bacchus Marsh (Melway 333 J6) at 9:30; enter the carpark from Main Street near Lord Street.  The walk will start from the carpark (where we can park all day withour restrictions) and go along the river near an old 2 storey high chicory.  Then will follow the Werribee River upstream where there are many things to see along the way, including an old aqueduct still in use from the old reservoir upstream.  Then we turn a different way and follow an aqueduct into Bacchus Marsh where we'll have an afternoon tea.  If time permits we'll drive up Werribee Road to an old reservoir where there are amazing coloured cliffs not marked on the map.

This walk is a 12km loop of the Lauriston district, situated west of Kyneton.  It takes in the Lauriston Bushland Reserve -  the club's past location for navigational skill courses - Malmsbury Reservoir (dry last time I was there!) and quiet country lanes. If we are lucky we may spot the Fryerstown Grevillea, endemic to the district.  Boots recommended.  Enjoy a sleep in with a 10.00am start.  Afternoon tea at a bakery in Malmsbury or Kyneton.

Meet by 9.00 am. at Flinders St. Station, at the rear of the Info. Centre. We travel to Frankston Station to catch the Stony Point train at 10.37am. and due to arrive at Stony Point at 11.13 am. 
After a quick look around Stony Point, we walk north through Woolley's Beach Reserve towards Crib Point Jetty, continuing on to Jacks Beach Reserve (toilets), before walking along a boardwalk through Bittern Coastal Wetlands towards Hastings. At the end of the boardwalk, we arrive at the Western Port Marina before continuing on to Hastings Foreshore Reserve (toilets). and the end of Stage 1.

There should be time to look around Hastings before catching the train  at 3.40 pm. back to Frankston at 4.06 pm. Trains back to Flinders St. are every 10 minutes.

Covid restrictions are to be adhered to where applicable, and all walkers are to be fully vaccinated. 

The Metcalfe Nature Conservation Reserve is a 20-minute drive north from Kyneton in Victoria and is a hidden pocket of bushland amidst farmlands.  Evidence of gold mining can be seen throughout this area and during spring the bush will be bountiful with spring wildflowers

The walk will commence from a parking area off the Goldfields Road about 200 m north from the intersection with Morgans Road (on the left hand side - heading north).  A short section on the road before turning onto an old four wheel drive track where we will explore some mining remnants along the way.

The walk consists of both on track and off track sections through open gullies and ridge tops.  Even though off track, the walk shoule be Bob friendly with only one short steep downhill section.  Gaiters and poles are recommended

After arriving at Geelong we’ll catch bus 25 to Herne Hill and walk down to the Barwon River.   We’ll then walk along the river to Swanston street, then across to the botanical Gardens before proceeding along the Eastern Beach foreshore to Geelong Station.  It will be a hard surface walk, so soft soul shoes are recommended. No steep hills, so poles aren’t necessary.   Toilets are on the train, and along the river.

Meet: before 8:00am, Southern Cross Station near the vintage clock inside the station concourse on the corner of Spencer and Collins Streets for 8:10 am train.   You can also meet at Geelong station at 9:00am for the bus trip. Trains also stops at Footscray 8:18am, Sunshine 8:23am, Deer Park 8:28am and Tarneit 8:37am.

This walk is a little bit different . Where else do you get to walk on the beach with 40% of Victoria,s vegies growing across the road. (Even the 439 bus ride is an eye opener to just how many vegetables are grown in the area ) The first section is a 6-7 km walk along the newly widened beach and back on the walking path going via the Wyndham harbour which seems to have modelled itself along the lines of Port Douglas with palm trees , fancy decking etc and judging by the no of people and no of boats around, has become a favourite haunt of the locals . The next part of the day includes bus-ing back to to the Werribee Mansion for a quick lunch and a look around the grounds and the gardens, including the rainbow chard parterre gardens and hopefully, a detour to the State Rose gardens will reward us with the first of the Springtime roses. Back to Bus 439 again for the return trip to Werribee proper . A 5 min walk will take us across the footbridge to the newly upgraded ( $13 million) Wyndham park which the Council have transformed into something rather special. Depending upon the weather, the time and the inclination , the out and back walk to the harbour can be reduced to one way and picking up the bus from another area. Werribee coffee shops seem to close at 3pm so an afternoon drink can not be guaranteed. Sneakers will be fine . No hills , not even a hint of one ! This is a public transport walk. Meet at the Flinders St coffee shop area at 8.55 for the 9.07 Werribee train which gives us 10 mins to connect with the 10.06 bus.

This walk is a little bit ddifferent .Where else do you get to walk on the beach with 40% of Vic vegies growing across the road, ( Even the 439 bus ride is an eye opener to the amount of vegies growing in the area) The first section is a 6-7 km walk along the newly widened beach and back on the path going via the Wyndham harbour which seems to have modelled itself along the lines of Port Douglas with palm trees, fancy decking etc and judging by the no of locals around and the no of boats around , it has become a favourite haunt for the locals. The next part of the day includes bus-ing to the Weribee mansion for a quick lunch and a look around the gardens and the rainbow chard parterre beds and hopefully a detour through the Vic State Rose gardens will reward us with the first of the Springtime roses . Back to the bus stop to return to Werribee proper and then a 5 min walk will take us over the footbridge to the newly upgraded ( $13 million) Wyndham Park which the Council have transformed into something rather special. Depending on the time , the weather and our inclination the out and back walk to the harbour can be reduced to one way and picking up the bus from another area. Werribee coffee shops seem to close at 3pm so an afternoon drink can not be guaranteed. Sneakers will be fine . No hills not even a hint of one !! This is a public transport walk .,Meet at the Flinders St coffee shop area at 8.55 for the 9.07 Werribee train

An opportunity to practice off-track navigation using map and compass within a safe bushland area. The wildflowers will probably be a bonus. Optional refresher map and compass tuition is available. Optional GPS tuition is available if there is sufficient interest (Prerequisites for GPS tuition is competency in using a map and compass, plus BYO GPS)

This event is restricted to EBC members only. Opening it up to visitors could possibly be seen as a source of free tuition to the general public. This event is intended to benefit the club and its pool of new leaders.

 

A repeat of the June 2022 midweek walk, this walk visits the outlying areas of Lara.

The walk includes a part of the Hovell Creek Trail, Lara Lakelands, the Westlake Boulevard area, and the Kevin Hoffman Walk, before returning to Lara Station for the return trip to Melbourne.The walk is mainly flat.

Meet at Southern Cross Station ( Vintage Clock) by 8.55 am. for the 9.10 train to Waurn Ponds, arriving at Lara at 9.57 am. Anyone wishing to drive to Lara can meet at the station in time to meet the above train due at 9.57 am.

The train stops to pick passengers at the following stations:

Footscray -  9.18 am.  Sunshine - 9.23 am.  Deer Park - 9.28 am.  Tarneit - 9.37 am.

Railway Dam is a quiet spot on the edge of the Fryers Range State Forest, between Chewton and Elphinstone.  Meeting at the bush camping area across the road from the dam, we will first complete the Junction Walk, learning a little of the history of this area. After completing the Junction walk we will pick up an old water race following this for a short section before making our way along mountain bike tracks and dirt roads. 

There should be plenty of spring wildflowers on display and we will also view some beautiful brick culverts built in the 1880's.

The walk involves walking on water races which will have obstacles and are overgrown in spots. Sections of the walk will be over rocky / loose surfaces. there are several hills in the walk, and while not overly long do have steep sections.  this is a partial Bob Friendly walk