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The week of walks in the heritage listed Blue Mountains had its genesis in a story I read as a grade six student, called ‘Sunrise in the Blue Mountains’. The story about 3 sisters who rose early in the morning, made sandwiches and set off to see the sun rise over the Blue Mountains, captured […]

Monash Gardens Walk August 15 2026 On a mild winter’s morning, members gathered in the Monash car park andcommenced an approximately 7 km circular walk of the campus gardens includingthe Jock Marshall Reserve. There are 10 well established gardens throughout thecampus. An eye opener to see such a wonderful vista of native trees and shrubsand

Sixteen members of MUAB started the day very early at 8am at Grants Picnic ground Kallista. Dr Alex Maisey led the group for about 4 hrs  -8km through Sherbrooke forest hoping to show us a lyrebird displaying. Sadly because it was windy the male birds did not perform their display but we were able to

24 walkers gathered in North Carlton for the Royal Park Urban Walk, including 5 new walkers.  We set off along the north side of the Melbourne General Cemetery, through Princes Park beside Icon Park and then along between the Melbourne Zoo and Royal Park Golf Course. We passed woody meadows replanted with local indigenous plants, 

The walking group of eleven traveled beyond the Mount Macedon settlements of autumnal gardens and verges to the heights of the mountain and into the Australian bush of Macedon Regional Park. We ‘camped’ at Mcgregor’s picnic ground for the day. On the morning walk we took the lower track around the Camel’s Hump and onwards

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