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- Parks Victoria – Deer Control Program – Baw Baw National Park27/02/2023Parks Victoria will engage the services of a […]
- Parks Victoria – Deer Control Program – Bunyip SP and Kurth Kiln RP25/02/2023Deer Control Program in Bunyip State Park and Kurth […]
- BTAC volunteers clear the Valley of Destruction15/02/2023Fourteen BTAC volunteers worked with Parks Victoria to […]
- Wilson’s Promontory Revitalisation Project31/01/2023The Victorian Government is investing $23M to […]
- Melbourne Women’s Walking Club – Centenary Grand Finale at Warburton20/01/2023Walking into History – Making History Way back in […]
- BTAC Volunteers clear 5km of AAWT near Mt Bogong19/01/2023Walkers, skiers and horse riders using the Australian […]
- Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation Project19/01/2023The Victorian Government is investing $23 million to […]
- Tips for Summer Bushwalking10/01/2023Summer brings unique challenges; here are some tips […]
- Join the Great Aussie Hike!30/11/2022If you enjoy a community walking challenge, why not […]
- Melbourne Women’s Walking Club wins Victorian Community History Award!30/10/2022The Melbourne Women’s Walking Club has won the […]
- Warby Ranges FedWalks – a Great Team Effort!30/10/2022The 2022 FedWalks event, held in North-East Victoria […]
- Proposed Metropolitan and Regional Parks Regulations changes24/09/2022There’s been a bit of a stir in the media […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project – Design Drafts10/09/2022On Monday 29 August Parks Victoria (PV) released for […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project Update26/08/2022In the last few weeks Parks Victoria has publicly […]
- BTAC Project in the Warby-Ovens National Park26/08/2022In late July, Bushwalking Tracks & Conservation […]
- Can I Be a More Sustainable Bushwalker?26/08/2022Most bushwalkers recognize that Victoria’s natural […]
- FedWalks 2022: Bookings Open 6th August!27/07/2022Discover the rich environment of north-east Victoria […]
- Give Geocaching a Go!27/07/2022Bushwalking and geocaching are a match made in heaven. […]
- Conservation and Engagement01/07/2022Lots of walkers (and their dogs) love Queenscliff. […]
- BWV Leadership Forum01/07/2022Bushwalking Victoria representatives were extremely […]
- Are You SnowSafe22/06/2022The Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) has […]
- News, Conservation and Engagement28/04/2022Engage Victoria is the Victorian Government’s […]
- FedWalks a Great Success!28/04/2022Bushwalking Victoria’s popular Federation Walks event […]
- On Board with the Board18/10/2021We were happy to welcome two visitors to the September […]
- Celebrating Women Bushwalkers17/06/2021International Women’s Day focus on women-only […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail17/06/2021The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker Liz […]
- Northern Circuit – Wilsons Promontory23/06/2020Exploring the Mysterious North East Corner of the Prom […]
Articles and Information
- Deer Control Programs28/02/2023Parks Victoria is responsible for conservation […]
- Bogong High Plains Meander28/02/2023The South Gippsland and Strzelecki clubs recently […]
- Parks Victoria – Deer Control Program – Baw Baw National Park27/02/2023Parks Victoria will engage the services of a […]
- Parks Victoria – Deer Control Program – Bunyip SP and Kurth Kiln RP25/02/2023Deer Control Program in Bunyip State Park and Kurth […]
- Walk Leader Training31/01/2023Saturdays, 11th March or 2nd April, 8:45 am to 4:30 pm […]
- Check your Map!31/01/2023There are some really good hiking apps out there, but […]
- BTAC in action on the AAWT31/01/2023Walkers, skiers and horse riders using the Australian […]
- BTAC Volunteers clear 5km of AAWT near Mt Bogong19/01/2023Walkers, skiers and horse riders using the Australian […]
- Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation Project19/01/2023The Victorian Government is investing $23 million to […]
- Tips for Summer Bushwalking10/01/2023Summer brings unique challenges; here are some tips […]
- Training 202330/11/2022Workshops: Using your Smartphone for Navigation […]
- How to Keep our Feet Fit for Hiking30/11/2022With the warmer weather on the way (here’s hoping), we […]
- Family Walks for Summer30/11/2022A lot of parents dread the six-week Christmas Holidays […]
- Proposed Metropolitan and Regional Parks Regulations changes24/09/2022There’s been a bit of a stir in the media […]
- Navigation Techniques: “Aiming Off”23/09/2022Here’s another really useful tip for your navigation […]
- Brilliant Base Camp #2: Wyperfeld National Park23/09/2022Wyperfeld NP is one of Victoria’s vast Mallee parks […]
- Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail23/09/2022A new coastal trail will enable walkers to experience […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project – Design Drafts10/09/2022On Monday 29 August Parks Victoria (PV) released for […]
- FedWalks 2022 – Don’t miss out!26/08/2022There are still places available for the Federation […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project Update26/08/2022In the last few weeks Parks Victoria has publicly […]
- Brilliant Base Camp #1: Grampians (Gariwerd) NP26/08/2022We’re happy to share the first in our Brilliant Base […]
- Update from the Board27/07/2022The first meeting of the new Bushwalking Victoria […]
- Park Closures01/07/2022Following heavy rainfall and flooding in East […]
- Winter Essentials01/07/2022The alpine environment is perfect for adventurous and […]
- Are You SnowSafe22/06/2022The Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) has […]
- Looking for Maps?25/05/2022Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria Whether […]
- Walking in Winter25/05/2022Staying dry and warm on a winter bushwalk can be […]
- Add Your Voice25/05/2022A respectable member of the Bushwalking Tracks and […]
- Are Back Bearings Obsolete?28/04/2022A back bearing is exactly the opposite direction to […]
- How to Print Electronic Maps28/04/2022Increasing numbers of bushwalking maps are now […]
- A Hundred Years of Walking!18/03/2022Members of Melbourne Women’s Walking Club (MWWC) are […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail – Courage, Endurance, Tenacity – The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker02/02/2022Liz Thompson, a member of the Melton Bushwalkers, […]
- Reinstatement of the Mitta Mitta River Walk02/02/2022For many years, walkers on the Mitta Mitta section of […]
- (no title) Post 951521/01/2022The recently released Dandenong Ranges & […]
- The Grampians Peaks Trail has Opened03/12/2021After being in the pipeline for well over 20 years, […]
- Brush Up on Your Navigation Skills23/11/2021The increasing popularity of smartphones and handheld […]
- Getting Help in a Bushwalking Emergency: Devices to Consider03/11/2021Back in the day, a bushwalker’s emergency devices […]
- Review of The Pyrenees Touring Guide 1st Edition A New Map from Meridian28/10/2021Lots of interesting, varied walks, fine wines, […]
- Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project Update – October 2021 Project Update27/10/2021The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing (FHAC) is the […]
- Review of ‘Central Victorian Highlands Walk and Ride Circuits’ Guide Book25/10/2021The Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA) has […]
- Buying a GPS? Here are some questions to consider before buying a GPS01/09/2021Buying a GPS is a bit like purchasing a car: there are […]
- Bushwalking with Children17/06/2021Tips for Bushwalking with Children One does not have […]
- Practical Snacks for a Short Bushwalk – Gourmet Style!17/06/2021Now that you have consulted our list of 5 short […]
- Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria17/06/2021Where to start when looking for maps? Bushwalkers need […]
- Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter17/06/2021Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter […]
- Bushwalking for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Nature!17/06/2021Retiring soon? Consider bushwalking as a way to stay […]
- Walking the Kokoda Trail17/06/2021The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker Liz […]
- Gift Ideas for Bushwalkers14/06/2021Busy with your Santa list? Apart from the usual […]
- Injured or Ill in a Remote Area?14/06/2021PARAMEDICS GO BUSH WITH AMBULANCE VICTORIA’S NEW […]
- Are You a Gliker?14/06/2021Fancy the idea of a bushwalk, but not the oh so […]
- Paper Maps for Bushwalking14/06/2021How to print a paper bushwalking map from an […]
- Correct Track Notes and Maps for Bushwalkers are Essential14/06/2021So you’re going on a bushwalk – do you […]
- A Bushwalker’s Guide to Pain-free Walking14/06/2021Top tips for preventing and managing injuries. We […]
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas14/06/2021Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Bushwalking Mums […]
- Want to start Bushwalking? You can walk with a Bushwalking Club to give it a go!24/02/2021Having discovered the benefits of exercising outdoors […]
- A New Map from Meridian – Mornington Peninsula Walks Map Guide 2nd Edition11/02/2021Mornington Peninsula Walks is so much more than a map: […]
- Little Desert National Park & Mt Arapiles Map Guide, 1st Edition and Victoria’s Deserts 4WD Touring Map, 5th Edition20/10/2020The popular Victoria’s Deserts 4WD Touring Map, now in […]
- Use lockdown time for navigation practice!25/08/2020“Practise, practise, practise’’ is a mantra well […]
- How to print a paper bushwalking map from an electronic version06/08/2020Over recent years, many map producers have provided […]
- NORTHERN CIRCUIT – WILSONS PROMONTORY Exploring the Mysterious North East Corner of the Prom23/06/2020Members of the Bayside Bushwalking Club took a walk on […]
- Bushwalking Victoria calls for halt to native forest logging12/03/2020Bushwalking Victoria calls for logging to be suspended […]
- Bushwalking Manual18/11/2019Bushwalking Victoria has published an […]
- Update on snake bites in Victoria10/11/2019While the chances of a snake bite are fairly low the […]
New Mt Bogong Map
18/02/2022

Rooftop Maps has recently released a new Mt Bogong map which is suitable for serious walkers who wish to explore Victoria’s highest mountain. The track notations are particularly useful. Here’s a short map review.