2018 - 2019 Calendar - Ben Cruachan Walking Club

Click on the walk name to see a preview of each walk

Please note that this calendar may change at short notice. If you are interested in joining an activity, you must register with the activity leader whose contact details are in the walk preview.

Walk previews are loaded onto this website for up to 3 months in advance only. If you are enquiring about a walk for which a preview has not yet been included on this website, please contact us.

If you are a member and would like to add a walk to the calendar or lead a walk already on the calendar contact us with your suggestions.

Bushwalking Victoria's (BWV) Bushwalking Tracks and Conservation (BTAC) program of activities also is included below. Details are available directly from BWV via the link below for each activity.

Ben Cruachan Walking Club - Walk Gradings

Distance		Hills		Track
S	Short < 10 km	1 – 3	Easy – Suitable for beginners	1 - 3	Graded open terrain. Well formed tracks / paths
M	Medium 10 – 15 km	4 – 7	Medium – Reasonable fitness required	4 – 7	Bush, minor scrub, some rock hopping, scrambling
L	Long 15 – 20 km	8 – 10	Hard – Strenuous – fit walkers only	8 – 10	Bush, thick scrub, rock hopping, scrambling, creek crossings, use of hands.
X	Extra Long 20 + km

2018-2019 Calendar of Walks & Activities

Date	Walk Area	Walk Name & Preview	Grade
Fri 22 - Sun 24 March 2019	Alpine National Park	The planned walk has been cancelled, as access to the area is restricted due to still-active bushfires. Replacement walk follows.
Fri 22 - Sun 24 March 2019	Croajingolong National Park	Lost Lake, Mueller River	S-3-4
Wed 27 Mar 2019	Mitchell River National Park	Mystery History Tour	S-4-3 and S-4-2
Sat 6 April 2019	Tarra Bulga National Park	Balook - Macks Creek circuit	L-7-5
6 - 7 April 2019	East Tyers Walking Track	Track Maintenance - BTAC
Wed 10 April 2019	Traralgon	Traralgon Creek - Railway Reserve	M-1-1
Fri 12 April - Mon 15 April	Alpine National Park	Track Maintenance - survey - Wonnangatta
Fri 12 - Sun 14 April 2019	Mt Buffalo National Park	Mt Buffalo Plateau - Base Camp
Monday 22nd April 2019	Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve	Sale Common Wetlands Trail
24 - 28 April 2019	Alpine National Park	Track Maintenance - Wonnangatta
Sat 27 April 2019	Bairnsdale - Nicholson River	Deptford	S-3-3
Sat 4 May 2019	Mullundung State Forest	Tom's Cap	L-5-5
4 - 5 May 2019	Grampians National Park	Track Maintenance - BTAC
Wed 8 May 2019	Bairnsdale	Club Night
Sat 11 May 2019		Uralla Trust for Nature reserve
11 - 12 May 2019	Upper Howqua walking track	Track Maintenance - BTAC
Sat 18 - Sun 19 May 2019	Alpine National Park	A Taste of McMillans Walking Track no. 3
Sat 25 May 2019	Traralgon	Cycle Gippsland Plains Rail Trail - Traralgon to Cowwarr	L-1-1
Sat 1 June 2019	Woodside Beach	Jack Smith Lake - Ninety-mile beach
8 - 10 June 2019	Hattah Kulkyne National Park	Track Maintenance - BTAC
Sat 15 June	Lakes Entrance area	Lakes Entrance /Lake Bunga	S-3-4
Sun 23 June 2019	Ben Cruachan Scenic reserve	Ben Cruachan summit - club birthday
Wed 29 June 2019	Gippsland Lakes	Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers
Wed 10 July 2019	Sale	"Xmas in July" Dinner and Annual General Meeting
Wed 11 September 2019	TBA	Club Night
Sat 14 - Sun 15 Sep 2019	Phillip Island	Combined Gippsland Clubs Walks
Sat 21 September 2019	Moondarra State Park	Wirilda Track
Fri 27 - Sun 29 September 2019	Alpine National Park	A Taste of McMillans Walking Track no. 4
Sat 19 - Sun 20 October 2019	Otways/Surf Coast	Federation Weekend
Fri 15 - Sun 17 November 2019	Wilsons Promontory NP	Lodge accommodation & various walks
late November 2019 - dates TBA	Alpine National Park plus state forest	McMillans Walking Track end to end. 220km, 14 days, supported walk
Fri 10 - Mon 13 April 2020	Alpine National Park	A Taste of McMillans Walking Track no. 5

2018 - 2019 Calendar

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