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Saturday,
7th October. Greta History
Walk. Jeanette, 0417 546 974
A medium walk of approx 15k around Greta, and
Greta West, in undulating country, with a guest to fill us in on numerous
points of interest, and locations of Greta’s history. Walking on bush tracks, gravel roads and part
beside a sealed road. [AWTGS-2]
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Sunday, 8th October.
Grass Tree Celebration Walk in the Warbys. Andy, 0439 209 749
Special Grass Tree walk
celebrating these magnificent plants which are threatened by a nasty
pathogen. Local Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea glauca) experts will guide us around very
special groves of this iconic flora. An easy walk of about 5 km. We will be required to spray our boots
before heading off! Other wildflowers will
of course be encountered on the walk. [AWTGS-2]
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Thursday, 12th
October. Eldorado Waterways. Andy, 0439 209 749
An easy walk of approx 7k along Reedy Creek, visiting historic sites in
Eldorado. Walking on gravel roads and bush
tracks. [AWTGS-2]
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Sunday, 22nd October. Bowser to Boorhaman. John, 0417 391 044
A near level medium walk
of approx 14k, following alongside the Peechelba –
Wangaratta Rail Line Bushland Reserve from Bowser to Boorhaman. Walking on gravel roads and bushland. [AWTGS-2]
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Saturday, 4th November. Horseshoe Gap Loop Walk. Lesley, 0439 776 687
A pleasant medium loop walk of approximately 15km beginning at the Everton store.
Walking on country roads, and partly
on the rail trail, and a walking track between farms. The terrain is undulating, and there are great
views of the surrounding farmlands from Horseshoe Gap. [AWTGS-3]
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Tuesday, 7th November.
Mt Glenrowan to Morrisons winery. Andy, 0439 209 749
An easy to medium walk of approx 7k to Mt
Glenrowan along gravel road, and bush track, and then descending off track along
the ridge to Morrisons winery for afternoon tea, and
celebrating the ‘Cup’ with shared afternoon tea, wine, cupcakes and of course
don’t forget your ‘Cup Day’ hat. [AWTGS-3]
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Saturday, 18th or Sunday 19th
November. West Ridge Walk, Mt Buller. Anne, 0427 576 664
This walk is subject to the weather as it climbs to exposed terrain and
altitude. A challenging walk of approx 6k from near Mirimbah, following the West Ridge
along bush tracks, then ascending along a rocky ridge to Mt Buller summit. It involves steep rock scrambling, and
boulder climbing nearing the summit. Car
shuffle, or free bus, required back to start after enjoying a coffee at Mt
Buller village. This walk will take
place on the day with weather best suited for the walk. Easy options may be offered depending on
interest. [AWTGS-3]
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Friday, 1st, to
Sunday, 3rd December. High Country
Historic Walking Tour, Anglers Rest. Adele,
0456
412 192
Staying at Anglers Rest, either camping,
caravanning, or hoteling it at the Blue Duck Inn.
Friday, 1st Dec Travel to Anglers Rest camping
area and camp. For those that don’t do
tents, or don’t have a caravan, book a room at the Blue Duck Inn which is 0.5
km down the road. If enough people
arrive before mid afternoon there is an opportunity
to explore, either walking, or fishing, the Cobungra River.
Saturday, 2nd
Dec Walking along part of the
Australian Alpine Walking Track to Tallangatta ski club hut, Mt Wills and Mt
Wills South. A hard walk of approx 11k rising from approx 1260m
to approx 1740m at Mt Wills, descending back to the
road. Subject to time available, short
walks to Yellow Girl Mine and Maude Mine, along with a visit to Glen Wills Cemetery
and cascades along Wallaby Creek before returning to camp. Lots of opportunities along the Mitta Mitta
for those intrepid fishermen. [AWTGS-3]
Sunday, 3rd Dec This 8km, three hour easy
to medium circuit walk links together a number of walking tracks surrounding
the township of Mitta Mitta. Explore
the historic pioneer mine, before following a scenic river section. Traverse a deep gully with its temperate rainforest,
and finally loop back to town via the Upper Pioneer Trail. [AWTGS-3]
For those keen fishermen,
Ian has a favourite spot just outside of town he would like to share.
Finally, if you want to
sample one last pub meal before leaving town, the opportunity exists to lunch
at the Mitta Mitta pub.
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Tuesday, 12th
December. Beechworth Walk. Lesley, 0439 776 687
Join Lesley and Gerri
on an easy walk in Beechworth in memory of a much-loved member of our club,
June Brown. [AWTGS-2]
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Sunday, 17th
December. Gapsted to Stanley via Flagstaff Road. Marita, 0427 521 122
Along Flagstaff Road, which is a well-maintained
bush road, through mostly native forest, and then also some pine plantations
and farmland. There are views over
Murmungee Basin on one side, and the Ovens Valley with Mt Buffalo on the other
side. The full walk is a one-way walk,
ending in Stanley, with the possibility of enjoying refreshments at the
pub/cafe. A 17Km walk, with 521m ascent
[AWTGS-3]. A shorter
option is walking part of the way and then turning back, with the option of
joining the rest of the group for refreshments at Stanley pub/café. A 6km
walk, with 147m ascent and descent
[AWTGS-2].
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Saturday, 30th
and Sunday, 31st December. Cleve
Cole Memorial Hut, Mt Bogong. Sara, 0408
928 641
Starting at the Mountain Creek Picnic Area, elevation
approx 560m and heading up to Mt Bogong (elevation approx 1,986m) via The Staircase bushwalking track. Camping overnight at Cleve Cole Memorial Hut
(elevation approx 1,191m) and returning via the
Eskdale Spur to the Mountain Creek Picnic Area. This hard walk is approx
13k each way. Participants must be fit, and have done an overnight walk with full pack
before. [AWTGS-4]
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