For this adventure, 17 walkers set off with Lesley and Jeanette from Lady Newton Drive (near Beechworth), visiting Bates Dam, a relic of the gold mining era in Beechworth.
Continuing on the picturesque Orchard Track, we climbed the steep Tully Track before finding a shady lunch spot.
We then split into two groups for the remainder of the walk.
The strong walkers did the steady uphill climb along Storm Track, finishing at Clarkes Corner for the Melbourne Cup celebrations.
The less strong group elected to return via West Dingle and Lady Newton Tracks to the cars, after which they drove to Clarkes Corner for a delicious afternoon tea.
Best Hat was won conclusively by Sonia, with a bottle brush design!
A lovely get together indeed.