| Thu, 13 Aug |
DAY |
Three Tunnels. two Lanes and a Birthday Cake. Caulfield to Hughesdale.
Meeting at Caulfield Station, meander through Caulfield Racecourse, exploring some of Carnegies Community Lanes before heading along the Djerring trail to Hughesdale Station. |
E |
10 km |
| Sat, 15 Aug |
DAY |
Discovering the Impressionists Geelong and botanic gardens. Discovering the Impressionists - Paul Durand-Ruel art dealer among the artists
Collection of works hosted at the Geelong Gallery.
Walk to the botanic gardens for lunch then back along the Bollard walk. |
M |
12 km |
| Wed, 19 Aug |
DAY |
Bushland to the Bay. Enjoy the little-known Frankston and Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve's flora and fauna as we walk through undulating hills and bushland. This 13km undulating walk commences in the bushland of the outskirts of Frankston, and lunch at Oliver's Hill before returning to the bush for afternoon tea. |
M |
13 km |
| Wed, 19 Aug |
DAY |
Bushranger's Bay. Leaving from the eastern end of the carpark at Cape Schanck Lighthouse. Walk along the clifftop through coastal alkaline and swamp scrub enjoying great coastal views. Climb down steps to the magnificent Bushrangers Bay for morning tea on the beach (tide permitting). Continue north along the Two Bays Walking Track towards the picnic ground at Boneo Road for lunch. Return to the Cape Schanck Lighthouse for afternoon tea. |
E/M |
12 km |
| Thu, 20 Aug |
DAY |
Corhanwarrabul Wetlands and Jells Park. Catch Metro to Huntingdale (Cranbourne/Pakenham lines) and a route 900 Stud Park SC bus to Haverbrack Dve/Wellington Rd Wheelers Hill. Walk around the Mulgrave Wetlands and loop around the Corhanwarrabul Wetlands. Explore Jells Park (127 hectare). At the end of the walk, catch a route 753 bus to Glen Waverley station. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E/M |
14 km |
| Fri, 21 Aug |
DAY |
Barwon River Trail. This circuit walk gently winds along the Barwon River in Geelong, allowing you time to soak up the abundant riverside vegetation, wildlife & wetlands.
This walk can be accessed via public transport. |
E |
13 km |
| Sat, 22 Aug |
DAY |
Westona to Williamstown via Cherry Lake & Coastal Park. Starting at Westona Station the walk loops around Cherry Lake and then links up with the Altona Coastal Park. After a circuit of the park the walk continues on to finish at the Williamstown Railway Station through the old "Rifle Range" area along part of the Hobson's Bay trail. |
E |
14 km |
| Sat, 22 Aug |
DAY |
French Island- Explore and search Koala. Travel to French Island on Ferry from Stoney Point. Walk from Tankerton Jetty to French Island General store for late morning tea. Then walk along Clump Rd nicknamed "Koala Alley". Previous walks we have seen up to 60 Koala, but they are eating themselves out of food. We then visit the Pinnacle and then head to coast. Lunch will be on the track. Continue along the coast road in time to meet the ferry back to Stoney Point. Ferry booking required- free for Seniors. Suitable for new members. |
E |
13 km |
| Thu, 27 Aug |
DAY |
Discovering the Impressionists Geelong & Botanic Gardens(Encore). Discovering the Impressionists - Paul Durand-Ruel art dealer among the artists
Collection of works hosted at the Geelong Gallery.
Walk to the botanic gardens for lunch then back along the Bollard walk. |
M |
12 km |
| Fri, 28-30 Aug |
CON |
Upper Yarra Ranges - Goldfields Walk, (Reefton). Clearing of the Goldfields Walk,(Reefton). |
M |
5 km |
