Boroondara Bushwalkers Incorporated
Activity Details
Introduction:
Our club organises regular bushwalks and other outdoor activities in parks and forests near Melbourne, throughout Victoria and interstate.
Day walks are run on most Sundays, some Saturdays and some Wednesdays or Thursdays - usually within 1-2 hours drive from Melbourne, but also within metropolitan Melbourne. Unless advised otherwise or Covid-19 restrictions intervene, we generally carpool from Kew to reach the walk start. Walkers may choose not to take part in carpooling - if so, please advise the leader prior to the walk.
We also run multi-day activities, including overnight walks (with packs) and base camps (in cabins or tents), with associated day walks. Overnight activities are usually held over long weekends and in major holiday periods, at bush locations in country Victoria and interstate.
There are regular social events and occasionally we do snow trips, cycling, and canoeing.
You are invited to walk with Boroondara Bushwalkers. You do not need to be an experienced bushwalker - we cater for all fitness levels, and beginners are especially welcome.
Boroondara Bushwalkers Incorporated is a member club of Bushwalking Victoria.
Bushwalking Victoria welcomes all walkers, outdoor adventurers and nature lovers to our bushwalking community. Bushwalking Victoria aims to inspire more people to walk in natural areas for enjoyment, health, wellbeing and appreciation of the environment
Joining a bushwalking club is a great way to meet new people, improve your fitness and have fun in the outdoors.Club membership is not expensive with most annual membership fees ranging from $35-$60. It is usually not necessary to become a member to join an activity, with most clubs welcoming visitors along for a trial.
- This activity is provided by Bushwalking VIC. Contact Bushwalking VIC for any queries.
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| Activities : | Hiking/Bushwalking, Walking |
| Gender : | Any |
| Days : | Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday |
| Age Group : | 18 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, 65+ |
| Level : | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
About the provider
As Victoria’s peak body for bushwalking, we represent all bushwalkers and bushwalking clubs in the state. Now an incorporated organisation, our roots go back to 1934 when the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs was established. In 2006, a major restructure modernised the organisation and we adopted our current name to better reflect our key area of interest.
We work to unite members of Victoria’s diverse walking community – bushwalking club members, people from organisations with similar interests and individuals.
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