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 11 - Sunday 13 November 2022 CANCELLED	Alpine National Park,  Kosciusko National Park	Cowombat Flat - The Pilot, Border Cairn	L-8-7
Friday 11 - Monday 14 November 2022	Howqua Hills	Track Clearing - Stanley Name Spur to Mt Thorne BTAC
Saturday 19 November 2022  NOTE: CHANGED DATE	Mt Worth State Park	Moonlight Creek/Waterfall Bower tracks	M-6-4
Sunday 27 November 2022	Mitchell River National Park	Billygoat Bend - Den of Nargun	M-6-3
Friday 2  - Sunday 4 December 2022	Alpine National Park	Track Clearing - AAWT Long Spur BTAC
Saturday 3  - Tuesday 6 December 2022 CANCELLED	Alpine National Park	Crosscut Saw - Viking
Sunday 4 - Saturday 17 December 2022 CANCELLED	Alpine National Park, various State Forests	Mc Millans Walking Track end-to-end - supported walk
Saturday 10 December 2022	Tyers Park	Peterson's Lookout	S-2-2
Saturday 7 January 2023	Baw Baw National Park	Mt St Gwinear to Mt Erica	M-7-4
Saturday 7 January 2023	Baw Baw National Park	Mushroom Rocks - Mt Erica	S-4-3
Thursday 26 - Tuesday 31 January 2023	Alpine National Park	Track clearing with Parks Vic at various locations in Southern Alps region BTAC
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
Wednesday 8 February 2023	Maffra	Management Committee meeting 7 pm
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
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
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
October 2023	Federation Walks 2023	to be advised 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