Listed below
is a summary of the programmed activities of the Melbourne Bushwalkers for
the present or selected month. The walks are linked to previews when
available.
Searchable databases of
Trip Previews
(March 2005+) and Trip Notes
(trip reviews) are available to assist future trip planning and for general
reference. The previews and trip notes also appear in
the newsletters.
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Notes:
Near the walk date check the program and
preview for any notes on changes or additional information or
visit the "Walks
Program Announcements" Discussion Forum
to check for any postings by the trip leader.
The starting date given for a
multi-day activity is
usually the day before the activity starts. For example, a
weekend trip is usually shown as starting on the Friday because
most people will travel the long distance to the activity area
on the Friday evening.
Bookings for
Sunday walks can be made at
the Clubroom on each of the two Wednesdays before the walk.
No advance bookings beyond the following two Sundays. No
telephone bookings for Sunday walks.
Bus transport
(Sunday walks). Meet in Southbank
Boulevard, south side of the Arts Centre, before 9am (or 8:30am
when specified). Leader or
deputy will be there; rain, hail or shine.
Occasionally, if there is an event near Southbank Boulevard,
the bus will leave from the Clubroom and this will be noted on
the walk program and preview.
Cancellation
of Sunday walk booking: To qualify
for credit, the leader of the walk must be notified before the
walk and a satisfactory reason be given. For credit notes see
the Sunday Walks Co-ordinator or delegated person on Wednesday
club nights.
Fire risk - Sunday walks.
The walks committee as part of the Summer Program will select
two or more coastal or metropolitan walks for which there are
good track notes available and which can be led without
previewing. In the event of a total fire ban day in the walk
area, and the walk being in a high fire risk area, the leader
shall relocate the walk to one of the metro or coastal walks
selected by the committee, or another suitable walk of the
leader’s choice, unless the walk can be suitably modified to
make it adequately safe to the satisfaction of the Sunday Walks
Secretary. A total fire ban day will be an acceptable excuse for
pulling out of the walk and qualifying for a credit note,
provided the leader is notified no later than 7pm Saturday.
Fire risk - private transport trips.
These trips will be entirely at the leader’s discretion to
modify, relocate or cancel, having regard to the potential
dangers of the walk area. The leader will endeavour to
contact all participants if the trip is cancelled or relocated.
Private Transport Trips – in light print
Sunday Bus Day Walks – Bold Print
PC = Pack
Carry
BC = Base Camp
TOFS = Thursday Old Fogies
