Friendly lunch and chat with friends and fellow walkers. Kerry will be hosting this luncheon. As Peter is unable join the lunch

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Mt Evelyn Circuit walk commencing at the car park on Wrey Crescent opposite shops - What 3 Words defensive.saddens.filing

Walk down to pick up Mt Evelyn Aqueduct Trail which mirrors Mombulk Road for awhile crossed Olinda Creek then branch off on to Track 10, Pipeline Track onto Track 10 again. Follow few smaller trails, couple of roads then head into Horsehoe Falls. Walk out via some more roads  then pick up the Water Race Trail and eventually back on to the Aqueduct Trail back to the start. Distance tracked is 14.78K elevation 194m total.

This is a Chris & Heather walk usually done on a Wednesday but not done since 2024. I do not intend to do a reccie so it will be follow the map job, book if you dare.

Car pooling from Mullum Mullum at 8.00 for 8.15 departure cost $5.00

Coffee at the shops on return.

Meet at 8.45 for 9am departure from Mortimer Picnic Ground in Gembrook.. Circuit Walk of approx. 15kms. We head south down Yarabubba track then follow Sand Ridge Track, Pooley Rd, Avards, and Luptons Tracks. The area is well used by horse riding enthusiasts. A couple of the tracks have ruts from water run off, but are easily navitaged. We pass thru Cannibal Creek horse unloading area. A couple of ups and downs to deal with (one short pinch, and one longer), before continuing down to the cars. Bring water, morning tea & lunch provisions, poles and the usual wet gear for this time of the year. Joint walk with Koonung. Walk can be increased to 17kms, but will review weather conditions and enthusiasm on the day. 

Car poolers meet at Mullum Mullum at 7:45am. Pay driver $12

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In winter The male Lyerbiird starts singing and displaying .In previous years we have heard many birds singing.
For car pooling we will meet at Mullum Mullum at 8am to leave 8.10.

If driving there we will meet you at Grants Picnic Ground Ground in the Lower Car Park.The walk will start at 0900

Meeting at Grants Picnic Ground we will walk 2 loops in the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest.

Approximately 12 kms a medium walk.We will be walking on bush tracks and gravel paths.

Undulating with one long steep hill.

Please wear appropriate clothing for winter in the Dandelongs

Bring water morning tea and lunch.

The tracks can be rough in spots and slippery when wet so bring sticks if you use them

Leeches have been encountered on this walk in the past

Starting from beneath the iconic clocks at Flinders Street Station, we meander through Southbank Promenade, taking in the riverfront atmosphere as we make our way towards Port Melbourne.

This is a combined walk with Essendon, and a continuation of a multi-club walk in January this year.

We start at Heidelberg station and walk a short distance through (mostly) backs streets to re-join the Main Yarra trail.  We then walk along walking tracks and shared paths linking up with the Anniversary trail at Deepdene and onto Burwood Railway station.   Terrain is undulating (no steep hills) along a combination of gravel and sealed paths.   We walk through Heidelberg, Ivanhoe East, Kew East, Balwyn, Deepdene, Canterbury/Camberwell and Gen Iris.   Walk boots are recommended for wet weather and poles are optional.   Toilets are at Heidelberg station, morning tea, and lunch stops.

!2+ year old grandchildren are also welcome - noting it's a 15 km walk.

This is a strenuous hike exploring some great trails in Kinglake Natioal Park. The tracks are well mantained not too difficult to negotiate. Having said that it is 15.6 kms long and approximately 700metres in elevation.

Please bring the usual. Morning tea, lunch and poles.

For those meeting at Eltham Little Theatre please be ready to leave by 0730 hours.

Those wishing to meet at the starting point it is at the intersection of Old Kinglake Road and Mt Jerusalem Track. Pease be there by 0800 hrs to commence walking by 0815hrs. I would encourage carpooling if possible as there is limited parking space at the start of the hike.

Cost of carpooling will be $7.

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Meet at Eltham Lower Park (Mel 21 H10) at 0920 for a 0930 start.  Park your car near the new facilities block).

The walk begins by following a direct line across to pony club grounds to the footbridge. After crossing the bridge into Candlebark Reserve the walk proceeds towards Petty’s Orchards.  Before reaching the orchard (at the end of the boardwalk) we veer to the right and walk up hill, bearing left onto a path that takes us down to an old dam. We walk along the edge of the dam and head west until we reach a mown track, onto which we turn right and head uphill next to the power lines.  Passing under the power lines we turn left onto a cleared access along a fence on its southern boundary and then take the path off to the right and walk for about 75 m and turn left onto a bike track.  We follow that bike path around a dam that eventually runs parallel (and behind) the houses on Fitsimmons Lane, following it back to the bridge over the Yarra.  We will then turn left and do a short circuit into Westerfolds Park (toilets).  Then return to Eltham Lower Park (2.4 km). 

Don't forget, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.

Start from the Spotted Gum Car Park. Circular walk covering a variety of terrain. Mostly well formed gravel tracks or single file trails. Walking anti-clockwise we leave the lake and gradually climb up to Quarry Track. We make our way up to the Trig Point then it is mostly down hill for the rest of the way. Generally lots of roo’s around and we pass the remnants of the old tramway cart used to take rocks from the quarry to build the dam wall. Some areas of the walk can be sloppy after rain. Bring morning tea & lunch provisions. 

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Arrive by 9.00 am for 9.15 am Departure.

Car pooling from Mullum Mullum at 8.00am , pay driver $7.00

Swipers Gully Restaurant is on again on 23 July.  I am hoping there will be a Christmas Dinner theme (still to be decided upon by Swipers Gully. But it will be July and it will be CHRISTMAS IN JULY - so everyone should dress in the finest Christmas outfits and not worry about being too warm.

At this stage I don't know the price - last year was $35 so I estimate between $35 - $40 but will let you all know closer to the date.

Payment will be required by Monday 20 July into the club account. Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club BSB. 083 232 Account 027 615 451

If you have any dietary requirements please advise in the comments section.

This is a reconnaissance mission! Therefore I have limited it to 6 people.

This loop begins and ends in Baynes Park Montrose. We will make our way along the banks of the Sassafras River, then looping around Ferny Creek before returning to the starting pouint.

The distance is 21.6 kms. Elevation gain is 925m. estimated time 7-8hrs.

Carpooling if required will depart Mullum Mullum Reserve at 0730. Cost will be $6. For those meeting at Baynes Park will meet at 0815 for an 0830 start.

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Please bring the usual and plenty of sustenence! 

Beautiful walk through fern gullies and messmate forest and hopefully some water in the Falls.  Walking anticlockwise from Masons Falls carpark.  Head to the Falls lookout then down hill to Ferny Nook and walk aong Running Creek Track.  Then we have a long uphill to the road.  Depending on the weather we can turn right up to Mt Sugarloaf which will make the walk 14km. If we prefer we can head back on a fairly easy track along the ridge to Blackwood picnic area. This option reduces walk to 12km.  Then down Boundary Track back to the cars.

Track will be slippery if raining so bring your poles.

We will meet at the Masons Falls carpark at 9.00 for 9.15 walk start.   (cove.defaulted.ornaments)

For those wishing to car pool meet at ELT 8.00 for 8.15. $10 to driver.

This is a joint walk with Koonung.

Meet at Eltham Station 0850 for a 09.04 a.m., departure (last carriage, Greensborough 0911 etc).  The walk will take about 2.5 hours. Alternatively meet at Fairfield Station at 0932.

Leaving Fairfield station we will walk to Fairfield Parklands (toilets here) via Rathmines St to the path that runs beside the Merri Creek and follow it to the junction with the Yarra at Dights Falls.  Then walk upstream beside the Yarra (adjacent the freeway and walk upstream to Yarra Bend Rd.  Turning left onto this road and following it for 250M we will turn right to skirt the VINC Plant Nursery.  At the rear of the parks works depot we will walk back down to the Yarra via the Flying Fox Area.  The walk upstream continues along the Yarra on pretty bush tracks towards Fairfield Boathouse. There are toilets nearby at this point.  Probably stop for refreshments at Fairfield Boathouse before walking the 500 m back to Fairfield station.

Don't forget, Myki card, morning tea, sturdy shoes, hat and water.

From Clifton Hill Train Station we will follow the Capital City Trail to Princes Park. After crossing Sydney road we will take a train from Jewel Station to Batman Station. A 5 minute walk takes us to Coburg Lake Reserve. After exploring the park the Merri Creek trail will take us all the way back to Clifton Hill Station. It is easy walking on paths and foot bridges. Features along the way include the Islamic Museum of Australia which has Merri Blend Cafe right beside the path, Joe's Garden and CERES Community Environment Park. 

Bring morning tea, lunch water and MYKI card.