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 6 July 2024 | Nowa Nowa - EG Rail Trail |
Bridge to Bridge |
L-4-1 |
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Maffra | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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Saturday 13 July 2024 |
Uralla Nature Reserve,Trafalgar & Lyrebird Forest Walk, Mirboo North |
Strzelecki Ranges, mountain grey gums and temperate rainforest CANCELLED |
S-7-1 S-3-1 |
13 - 27 July 2024 |
McDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory |
Larapinta Trail end to end |
L-8-8 |
Saturday 20 July 2024 |
Mitchell River National Park | Angusvale to Jurgenson Point |
M-5-3 |
Sunday 4 August 2024 | Kalimna & Lakes Entrance | Beach, Coastal, Forest & Urban | M-3-3 |
Sunday 11 August 2024 |
Baw Baw National Park |
Snow Shoe Shuffle St Gwinear | M-7-7 |
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Gippsland | Hazelwood South/Jeeralang North | M-6-2 |
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Mitchell River National Park | Billy Goat Bend to Den of Nargun | M-7-7 |
Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th September 2024 |
Mitchell River National Park |
Track Clearing. Supported by BTAC and Parks Vic. |
M-7-7 |
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Bairnsdale | Social Evening - Dinner followed by Presentation - "The Australian Alpine Walking Track" | |
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Gippsland Lakes |
Eagle Point Bluff CANCELLED |
S-3-2 |
Sunday 22 September 2024 | Avon - Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve |
The Channels to Huggets Crossing |
M-7-6 |
Sunday 28 September 2024 | Bruthen area |
Fairy Dell Flora Reserve |
S-3-2 |
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Licola area |
Wollangarra Outdoor Education Centre - Open Day |
G-1-1 |
Sunday 6 October 2024 | Latrobe Valley - Tyers Park |
Wirilda Walking Track - choice of 3 walks. Combined Clubs Walk |
see preview |
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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Sunday 20 October 2024 | Mt Worth State Park | Moonlight Creek & Waterfall Bower Track | M-6-4 |
Friday 1 - Monday 4 November 2024 | NSW South Coast - Beowa National Park |
Light to Light walk |
X-7-3 |
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Gippsland | Sale Common Wetlands Trail | S-3-3 |
Friday 15 - 17 November 2024 |
Wilson's Promontory NP |
Lodge Weekend - various walks |
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Sunday 17 November 2024 | Morwell National Park | Orchid Walk CANCELLED |
S-3-3 |
Monday 18 - Friday 22 November 2024 | Victorian High Country |
Mount Cobbler - Mt Speculation. Base camp - 2 locations |
various |
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Latrobe Valley - Tyers Park | Wirilda Walking Track - TRY BUSHWALKING CANCELLED due weather | S-5-5 |
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Grand Ridge Rail Trail |
Boolarra - Mirboo North & return CANCELLED due weather |
X-3-1 |
Sunday 1 December 2024 |
Maffra | Christmas Lunch |
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Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Maffra | Committee Meeting | |
Friday 28 February - Monday 3 March 2025 | Mt Hotham/Alpine National Park | Various walks - lodge accommodation FULLY BOOKED - WAITING LIST | |
4-9 April 2025 |
Flinders Island | Various walks, pub accommodation | |
Saturday 28 June 2025 |
Maffra | Club 60th Anniversary. Afternoon walk, evening dinner. | |