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 11 January 2025 | Baw Baw National Park |
Mt St Gwinear - Mt Erica |
M-7-4 |
Saturday 11 January 2025 | Baw Baw National Park | Mushroom Rocks - Mt Erica | S-4-5 |
24 - 27 January |
Alpine National Park |
BTAC - Mt Howitt Track |
BTAC |
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Trafalgar, Mirboo North |
Uralla Nature Reserve, Lyrebird Walk |
see preview |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
14 - 17 February |
ForestState |
BTAC - Mc Millans Walking Track |
BTAC |
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Walhalla Historic Area |
Knotts Siding - Horseshoe Bend Tunnel |
M-6-3 |
Feb 3 - 27 Mar 2025 |
Alpine National Park | BTAC - Australian Alpine Walking Track - Misery Trail |
BTAC |
Friday 28 February - Monday 3 March 2025 | Mt Hotham/Alpine National Park | Various walks - lodge accommodation FULLY BOOKED | |
Sunday 2 March 2025 | Mount Taylor | Tower to Tower | S-4-2 |
Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 March 2025 | Alpine National Park |
Bryce's Gorge |
S-4-4 |
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Port Albert |
Old Port Trail | S-1-1 |
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Bairnsdale - Social Night |
Presentation - An Ascent of Mt Kilimanjaro |
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Friday 14 - Sunday 16 March 2025 |
Croajingolong National Park | Wingan Inlet | See preview |
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Briagolong State Forest |
Blue Pool, Track 96, Peregrine Lookout |
S-3-3 |
28 - 30 March 2025 | Baw Baw National Park |
BTAC - Australian Alpine Walking Track - Mt Erica | BTAC |
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Gippsland - Sale |
Sale Common Wetlands |
S-3-3 |
4-9 April 2025 |
Flinders Island | Various walks, pub accommodation FULLY BOOKED - WAITING LIST | |
Saturday 12 April 2025 | Avon - Mt Hedrick Scenic reserve |
Avon Channel |
M-5-5 |
25 - 28 April |
Mitchell River National Park |
Mitchell River Walking Track Maintenance - with BTAC |
see preview |
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 May 2025 |
Nunniong Scenic Reserve |
Bentley Plain | S-2-2 |
Saturday 10 May 2025 |
Mitchell River National Park | Billygoat Bend - Jurgenson Point |
M-5-3 |
Wednesday 14 May 2025 | Social Night | Traralgon Guest speaker Andrew Stevenson- Mt Kilimanjaro Walk | |
Saturday 28 June 2025 |
Ben Cruachan Scenic Reserve | Club 60th Anniversary - Ben Cruachan summit. | |
Wednesday 9 July 2025 | Annual General Meeting | Maffra | |
Sunday 20 July 2025 |
Colquhoun Forest |
Mississippi Creek |
M-3-3 |
Saturday 2 August 2025 | Maffra | 60th Anniversary Dinner | |
Saturday 9 August 2025 | Baw Baw National Park | Snow Shoe Shuffle |
M-7-7 |
Saturday 4 October 2025 | Latrobe Valley - Tyers Park |
Wirilda Walking Track - choice of 3 walks. Combined Clubs Walk |
see preview |
Sunday 19 October |
Gippsland Lakes |
Newlands Arm - Paynesville |
M-3-4 |