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Nineteen walkers set off from Koonya Beach carpark at Sorrento on a mild overcast morning, enjoying the coastal moonah woodland of the lifesaving track and glorious bay and ocean views from “Mt” St Paul. We crossed the Mornington Peninsula through the Tuckey Reserve and past massive blue gums to the site of the short-lived 1803 convict […]

Bass Coast walk 21 March 2026 On a mild Saturday morning 16 walkers gathered at the Kilcunda general store. Two elected to walk in both directions while the rest organised into a car shuffle heading for Punchbowl lookout. The walk of about 9km along the cliff tops was conducted in perfect walking conditions with a

On Saturday 21 February 2026 members gathered at the Kinglake Neighbourhood House for a well run AGM and morning tea. The committee was re-elected and new members would be welcome. We have tied funding for first aid courses and all members, particularly walk leaders are encouraged to apply for funding for the nominated courses. On

Lord Howe Island Fourteen members enjoyed our 50-year celebration offshore to Lord Howe Island in November.  While the weather upset our plans with delayed flights and consequent extensions to accommodation stays the Island did not disappoint us. Despite it all, the consensus view would be that it was a trip of good cheer and wonderful

Fifteen members stayed at Stewart Bay Lodges at Port Arthur. The long walkers walked between Fortescue Bay and Cape Huay. Cape Huay is one of the capes on the famous 3 Capes track. The short walkers hiked between Fortescue Bay and Canoe Bay and beyond to Bivouac Bay. On day two thelong walkers walked to

John Langford retraced the steps of the original walk of the club held 50 years ago. Werribee Gorge does not disappoint however the river was impassable and our track was rerouted. Much celebration was had over cake and coffee at journeys end.

The arranged walk to Devilbend Reservoir Circuit was cancelled due to inclement weather. To be held at another time.

The 50th Year Celebratory Lunch was a success giving at least 30 members many opportunities to catch up with each other. Marion Lustig welcomed all with two wonderful jazz pieces on her recorder. It was a wonderful way to begin the day. John Langford, as guest speaker, reflected on the early years of club activities

Eighteen courageous members braved the cold and wet Melbourne morning, expecting to walk in rain. But, Lo and behold, crossing the Great Divide brought fine weather and smiles. In our acknowledgement of country, we remembered that the gold rush was catastrophic for the Dja Dja Wurrung people. Previously ravaged by deadly introduced viruses and the

The walk was cancelled due to an extreme weather temperatures of up to 39 degrees. The walk to be rescheduled

The AGM of the MUAB walking group was held on Saturday 15th February in a delightful old school building called Duck Ponds School in the You Yangs Regional Park. There were 21 members present and 1 visitor. After the meeting concluded there was a delicious morning tea which was enjoyed by all. The group then

16 members gathered in Barry & Joan’s apartment in Carlton for the end of year BBQ. Due to the changeable weather Barry & Joan decided to move the function inside and it was much appreciated by all those members who attended. Delicious salads and desserts were shared and enjoyed by all.

The pouring rain and cold temperatures did nothing to deter 16 members from visiting theRoyal Tennis Club in Richmond, a visit facilitated and hosted by Duncan, one of the longestserving members of the club in Melbourne.Duncan introduced us to the history and facilities of the Club, one of only five clubs inAustralia. Facilities for the

After several last-minute cancellations 11 walkers and non-walkers meet up at the Fullers Park accommodation in Stirling North. Over a pleasant pub dinner, we identified our preferred options for the week. The first two days were spent walking and sightseeing round the towns of Port Augusta, Quorn and the Mount Remarkable Nation Park. The highlight

We were guided through two fascinating exhibitions at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) by two experts. We were rivetted throughout the two hours we were there. The Museum has been entirely revamped, offering the visitor unrivalled insights into the murder of 6 million Jews during the second world war. mhm.org.au A respite was indicated to