TRY BUSHWALKING MONTH WALK
CLUB NAME: CAEX
WALK NAME: Yarra Flats Loop from Heidelberg
WALK SUMMARY: Many of you will be surprised by this pleasant walk from Darebin to Heidelberg. Following the Darebin Creek and Yarra River, we meander travelling upriver past glimpses of golf courses and the Yarra River flowing gently on its way.
Streeton and Roberts used this same back drop for many of their paintings, and the walk does pass close to Napier Waller’s house
This is a fascinating walk through this bushland on Melbourne’s doorstep and is a gentle stroll, on well-formed paths while maintaining a genuine bushwalk feel where you will take in both historic and natural scenes.
There will of course be the obligatory CAEX Cake at the end of the walk.
There is a train ride included in this adventure so please bring your Myki
DATE and TIME: Sunday 28th September 9:15am (walk starts at 9:30am).
DISTANCE: 10km return and will take around 3.5 hours
WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?: This walk will suit both experienced bushwalkers and inexperienced but fit newcomers. We are keen to connect with bushwalkers who are experienced and are interested in joining a club, especially people thinking about retirement including singles and couples. It will also be suitable for those are new to bushwalking but are fit and curious about the bush and about how to get involved without getting lost.
AWT GRADE: This is graded Level 2 in the AWTGS grading system – ‘Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps.’
PACE: The pace will be slow and steady and we will not leave anyone behind. We will re-group at regular intervals as needed, and will have stops for lunch and snacks where you can sit down.
TOTAL ASCENT: 65m gain which is pretty easy going. There is one short jump up that is quite steep but again well sealed and we can take our time.
WALK DESCRIPTION: The walk follows first the Darebin Creek Trail then the Main Yarra trail but you will believe you are in a remote bush setting for most of the walk. There is a short flat section along the freeway but apart from that you will be surrounded by natural beauty with glimpses of suburbia.
During the walk there will be short introductions to the art history of this area by way of information boards along our walk.
MEETING POINT: Meeting point information will be provided at time of registration
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: We’ll be using Public transport as part of this adventure so why not make it a day on the train and leave the car behind.
PHONE SIGNAL: There is mobile phone cover on this walk.
TOILETS: There are toilets near the start and end of our walk and at nearby Heidelberg station. There are no toilets where we plan to stop for lunch.
WHAT TO BRING:
Mandatory:
- Emergency contact form with medical info (from welcome pack)
- Backpack
- Rain jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots or runners will work just as well on this one.
- Sun hat/sunscreen
- 1-1.5 litre water
- Myki
Recommended
- Personal first aid kit
- Lunch
- Hot drink for end of walk
LEADERS: Anne Taylor and Geoff Faulder – email secretary@caexbushwalkingclub.org.au
ABOUT OUR CLUB: CAEX’s motto is “bushwalking for pleasure” so we see ourselves as both a bushwalking and social club. We started as a club by running bushwalking courses through the CAE (Council of Adult Education) in the 1980s and learning and adventure is part of our approach. The leader’s cake is a popular tradition at the end of each walk where we enjoy a cake and a thermos of tea or coffee. Our walks are across Melbourne and surrounds and usually within one hour’s drive.
MAX GROUP SIZE INCLUDING CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS AND LEADERS: 18 maximum.
NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE FOR NEW WALKERS: Thirteen places available.
NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS: Five including leader.