Inc. No. A0004849G | ABN: 66 581 863 017
PO Box 70, Maffra VIC 3860
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 Walks Calendar

 A Few Preliminary Considerations

VISITORS AND MEMBERS – IF YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN & STAY SAFE – PLEASE:

  • REGISTER with the walk leader BEFORE the day of THE WALK. ( You can do this by phone or email, providing phone contact details.  This will enable the walk leader to discuss the walk with you, and let you know of any specific considerations and last minute changes eg. change in meeting time or cancellation.)
  • CONSIDER WALK GRADINGS relative to your fitness level (and challenging yourself is fine).
  • Complete the EMERGENCY CONTACTS & MEDICAL INFORMATION form and CARRY IT IN YOUR PACK in a waterproof bag ON EVERY WALK.
  • WEAR FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING, and carry CLOTHING, EQUIPMENT, FOOD and WATER appropriate for the weather and conditions of the walk.
  • Follow the Ben Cruachan Walking Club RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS, particularly in relation to Organization of Scheduled Walks, Walk Requirements, Walk Leaders, Equipment, and Safe and Enjoyable Bushwalking.

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

       

 

 

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

If you are interested in joining a walk, you must register with the walk leader whose contact details are in the walk preview. If you are enquiring about a walk for which a preview does not yet appear, 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

       

 

 2022-2023 Calendar of Walks & Activities

Date Walk Area Walk Name & Preview Grade
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 February 2023 Alpine National Park

 VMTC Walk 

MT Hotham - Machinery Spur

 
Saturday 4  - Monday 6 February 2023
Alpine National Park Mounts Howitt, Magdala, King Billy
L-8-8
Saturday 11 February 2023 The Lakes National Park
Loch Sport
S-3-3
Friday 17 - Monday 20 February 2023 Mt Hotham Alpine Resort, Alpine National Park

Wangaratta Ski Club Lodge

CANCELLED

 
Saturday 25 February 2023 Gippsland Lakes
Tambo Bluff & Nyerimilang Park
S-3-2
Saturday 4  - Sunday 5 March 2023 Alpine National Park Crosscut Saw
X-7-5  
Wednesday 8 March 2023 Criterion Hotel, Sale Social evening  
Saturday 18 March 2023 Avon -Mt Hedrick Natural Features and Scenic Reserve
Avon Channel
M-5-5
Saturday 25  - Sunday 26 March 2023 Inverloch Combined Gippsland Clubs weekend
 
Sunday 26 March 2023 Gippsland Sale Common and Wetlands
S-3-3
Saturday 1 April 2023 Tarra-Bulga National Park Balook - Mack's Creek L-7-5
Wednesday 12 April 2023 Maffra Management Committee meeting 7 pm  
Saturday 15 April 2023 Briagolong State Forest
Mt Moornapa Loop
L-6-3
Thursday 20 - Tuesday 25 April 2023 Kosciusko National Park
Ramshead Range
M-6-4
Friday 21 - Tuesday 25 April 2023 Mc Millans Walking Track
Track Clearing - Crooked River section
 
Saturday 22 April 2023 Bullung-Warl State Forest
Mt Taylor  
Sunday 7 May 2023
Mullungdung State Forest
Hermit's Cave, Koala spotting
L-4-4
Wednesday 10 May 2023 Bairnsdale Club Social evening  
Saturday 13 May 2023  Location to be advised Leadership Training  
early June - date to be confirmed
Lyrebird Forest Walk, Mirboo North Fungi ramble
 
Wednesday 14 June 2023 Maffra Management Committee meeting 7 pm  
Wednesday 12 July 2023 Criterion Hotel, Sale Annual General Meeting
 
Saturday 5 August 2023 Baw Baw National Park
Snow Shoe Shuffle
 
Sunday 27 August 2023 Jack Smith Lake Wildlife Reserve

Jack Smith Lake

- 90 mile beach

L-3-4
Saturday 21- Sunday 22 October 2023 Federation Walks 2023

Wombat State Forest

Only open to members of clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoira

 
Saturday 14 October 2023 Tyers State Park
 Wirilda Track - combined clubs
 
Sunday 5 November 2023 Tarra-Bulga National Park Balook - Cyathea Falls
L-4-3
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 November 2023 Alpine National Park Mount Wellington L-4-3
Saturday 2 December 2023 - Thursday 14 December 2023
Alpine National Park, various State Forests

McMillans Walking Track end-to-end.

Supported walk

 

 

 

 

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