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 Contact & 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 |
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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 |
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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.
2022-2023 Calendar of Walks & Activities
Date | Walk Area | Walk Name & Preview | Grade |
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 December 2023 | Alpine National Park | Mount Wellington CANCELLED due weather | L-4-3 |
Sunday 3 December 2023 - Friday 15 December 2023 | Alpine National Park, various State Forests |
McMillans Walking Track end-to-end. Supported walk, limited numbers. |
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Saturday 9 December 2023 | Sale | Heart Morass CANCELLED due flooding |
M-3-3 |
Wednesday 13 December 2023 |
Maffra | Committee Meeting |
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Saturday 6 January 2024 |
Alpine National Park |
Hotham - Harrietville FULLY BOOKED |
X-10-7 |
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Gippsland | Blue Pool, Peregrine Lookout |
S-4-5 |
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Gippsland Lakes |
Raymond Island | M-2-2 |
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 February 2024 | Alpine National Park |
Mt Wellington |
L-4-3 |
Friday 1 - Monday 4 March 2024 |
Mt Hotham/Alpine National Park |
Various walks - lodge accommodation |
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Saturday 9 March 2024 | Gippsland Lakes |
Nyerimilang | S-3-1 |
Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Bairnsdale | Social Evening | |
Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 March 2024 | Nunniong Scenic Reserve |
Bentley Plain |
S-2-2 |
Saturday 16 - Sunday 17 March 2024 | Alpine National Park | Bryce's Gorge |
M-2-3 |
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Sale | Heart Morass | M-3-3 |
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 March 2024 | Alpine National Park | Cope Hut - Mt Hotham |
X-9-7 |
5 - 7 April 2024 | AAWT Baw Baw NP | Track clearing - BTAC | |
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Noojee State Forest | Noojee Waterfalls | S-3-3 |
Thursday 11 April 2024 |
Mitchell River environs | Picnic Point |
S-3-2 |
Saturday 20 April 2024 |
Mullungdung State Forest |
Hermit's Cave and Koala Spotting |
L-4-4 |
25 - 28 April 2024 |
Upper Goulburn State Forest |
McMillans Walking Track - Track Maintenance with BTAC |
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Saturday 27 April 2024 | Gippsland Lakes |
Tambo Bluff |
S-3-2 |
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Alpine National Park |
Arbuckle Junction - two walks |
see preview |
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Traralgon | Social Evening - guest speaker |
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Friday 10 - Sunday 12 May 2024 | Licola |
Gippsland Combined Clubs - various walks |
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Sunday 19 May 2024 | Morwell National Park |
Fungi & Lichens Walk |
S-3-3 |
Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Maffra | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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13 - 27 July 2024 |
McDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory |
Larapinta Trail end to end |
L-8-8 |
Sunday 4 August 2024 | Baw Baw National Park |
Snow Shoe Shuffle - Mt St Gwinear |
M-7-7 |
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Traralgon | Social Evening | |
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Traralgon - Tyers Park |
Wirilda WalkingTrack - choice of 3 walks |
various |
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
11-13 October 2024 |
Wilsons Prom |
FedWalks 2024 Only open to members of clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria |
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25 - 28 October 2024 | NSW South Coast | "Light to Light" walk FULLY BOOKED. Waiting List available. | X-7-3 |
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Bairnsdale | Social Evening | |
Sunday 17 November 2024 | Morwell National Park | Orchid Walk |
S-3-3 |
Monday 18 - Friday 22 November 2024 | Victorian High Country |
Mount Cobbler - Mt Speculation. Base camp - 2 locations |
various |
Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Friday 28 February - Monday 3 March 2025 | Mt Hotham/Alpine National Park | Various walks - lodge accommodation | |