Upcoming Walks - Ben Cruachan Walking Club.

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

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
Saturday 5 August 2023 Baw Baw National Park Snow Shoe Shuffle M-7-7 
Wednesday 9 August 2023 Alpine NP - Grant Historical Area McMillans Walking Track Maintenance
Saturday 12 August 2023 Walhalla Walhalla / Poverty Point / Thomson River  L-4-4
Saturday 19 August 2023 Port Albert Old Port Trail M-1-1
Sunday 20 August 2023 Gippsland Lakes Mississippi Creek track  M-2-2
Sunday 27 August 2023 Jack Smith Lake Wildlife Reserve

Jack Smith Lake

- 90 mile beach

L-3-4
Wednesday 13 September 2023 Bairnsdale Social evening, film presentation
Saturday 16 September 2023 Avon - Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve Mt Hedrick  M-6-6
Saturday 23 September 2023 Mitchell River National Park Lost Gorge  S-5-8
30 September - 1 October 2023 Croajingalong NP Track clearing - BTAC
Sunday 15 October 2023 Tyers State Park

Wirilda Track-combined Clubs  

3 walks
Saturday 21 October 2023 Lake Tyers State Park Lonely Bay
S-3-3
Saturday 21- Sunday 22 October 2023 Federation Walks 2023

Wombat State Forest

Friday 27 - Sunday 29 October 2023 Wilsons Promontory National Park
Various walks - lodge accommodation
Saturday 4 November 2023 Tarra-Bulga National Park Balook - Cyathea Falls L-4-3
Wednesday 8 November 2023 Traralgon Social Evening
Sunday 12 November 2023 Gippsland Coast
Port Albert - Old Port Trail
S-1-1
Wednesday 22 November 2023 Buchan Buchan Caves Reserve
M-6-5
Sunday 26 November 2023 Maffra Christmas Lunch
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 December 2023 Alpine National Park Mount Wellington 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.

Saturday 9 December 2023 Sale Heart Morass
M-3-3
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Maffra Committee Meeting
 
26 - 29 January 2024
Zeka Spur/Mt Howitt walking track
Track clearing - BTAC
23-25 February 2024
AAWT High Cone - Square Top
Track clearing - BTAC  
Friday 1  - Monday 4 March 2024
Mt Hotham/Alpine National Park
Various walks - lodge accommodation
8 - 11 March 2024
AAWT Johnnies Top - Buenba Huts
Track clearing - BTAC  
29 - 31 March 2024
AAWT Baw Baw NP
Track clearing - BTAC  
 11-13 October  Wilsons Prom

 FedWalks 2024

Only open to members of clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria

 
       

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