Articles and Information

• Update from the Board
  27/07/2022
  The first meeting of the new Bushwalking Victoria […]
• Park Closures
  01/07/2022
  Following heavy rainfall and flooding in East […]
• Winter Essentials
  01/07/2022
  The alpine environment is perfect for adventurous and […]
• Are You SnowSafe
  22/06/2022
  The Australian Ski Patrol Association (ASPA) has […]
• Looking for Maps?
  25/05/2022
  Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria Whether […]
• Walking in Winter
  25/05/2022
  Staying dry and warm on a winter bushwalk can be […]
• Add Your Voice
  25/05/2022
  A respectable member of the Bushwalking Tracks and […]
• Are Back Bearings Obsolete?
  28/04/2022
  A back bearing is exactly the opposite direction to […]
• How to Print Electronic Maps
  28/04/2022
  Increasing numbers of bushwalking maps are now […]
• A Hundred Years of Walking!
  18/03/2022
  Members of Melbourne Women’s Walking Club (MWWC) are […]
• Walking the Kokoda Trail – Courage, Endurance, Tenacity – The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker
  02/02/2022
  Liz Thompson, a member of the Melton Bushwalkers, […]
• Reinstatement of the Mitta Mitta River Walk
  02/02/2022
  For many years, walkers on the Mitta Mitta section of […]
• (no title) Post 9515
  21/01/2022
  The recently released Dandenong Ranges & […]
• The Grampians Peaks Trail has Opened
  03/12/2021
  After being in the pipeline for well over 20 years, […]
• Brush Up on Your Navigation Skills
  23/11/2021
  The increasing popularity of smartphones and handheld […]
• Getting Help in a Bushwalking Emergency: Devices to Consider
  03/11/2021
  Back in the day, a bushwalker’s emergency devices […]
• Review of The Pyrenees Touring Guide 1st Edition A New Map from Meridian
  28/10/2021
  Lots of interesting, varied walks, fine wines, […]
• Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing Project Update – October 2021 Project Update
  27/10/2021
  The Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing (FHAC) is the […]
• Tips for Summer Bushwalking
  27/10/2021
  Summer brings unique challenges; here are some tips […]
• Review of ‘Central Victorian Highlands Walk and Ride Circuits’ Guide Book
  25/10/2021
  The Great Dividing Trail Association (GDTA) has […]
• Buying a GPS? Here are some questions to consider before buying a GPS
  01/09/2021
  Buying a GPS is a bit like purchasing a car: there are […]
• Bushwalking with Children
  17/06/2021
  Tips for Bushwalking with Children One does not have […]
• Practical Snacks for a Short Bushwalk – Gourmet Style!
  17/06/2021
  Now that you have consulted our list of 5 short […]
• Finding Maps for Bushwalking in Victoria
  17/06/2021
  Where to start when looking for maps? Bushwalkers need […]
• Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter
  17/06/2021
  Walking the Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter […]
• Bushwalking for Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Nature!
  17/06/2021
  Retiring soon? Consider bushwalking as a way to stay […]
• Walking the Kokoda Trail
  17/06/2021
  The preparation and experience of a new bushwalker Liz […]
• Gift Ideas for Bushwalkers
  14/06/2021
  Busy with your Santa list? Apart from the usual […]
• Injured or Ill in a Remote Area?
  14/06/2021
  PARAMEDICS GO BUSH WITH AMBULANCE VICTORIA’S NEW […]
• Are You a Gliker?
  14/06/2021
  Fancy the idea of a bushwalk, but not the oh so […]
• Paper Maps for Bushwalking
  14/06/2021
  How to print a paper bushwalking map from an […]
• Correct Track Notes and Maps for Bushwalkers are Essential
  14/06/2021
  So you’re going on a bushwalk – do you […]
• A Bushwalker’s Guide to Pain-free Walking
  14/06/2021
  Top tips for preventing and managing injuries. We […]
• Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
  14/06/2021
  Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Bushwalking Mums […]
• Want to start Bushwalking? You can walk with a Bushwalking Club to give it a go!
  24/02/2021
  Having discovered the benefits of exercising outdoors […]
• A New Map from Meridian – Mornington Peninsula Walks Map Guide 2nd Edition
  11/02/2021
  Mornington 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 Edition
  20/10/2020
  The 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 version
  06/08/2020
  Over recent years, many map producers have provided […]
• NORTHERN CIRCUIT – WILSONS PROMONTORY Exploring the Mysterious North East Corner of the Prom
  23/06/2020
  Members of the Bayside Bushwalking Club took a walk on […]
• Bushwalking Victoria calls for halt to native forest logging
  12/03/2020
  Bushwalking Victoria calls for logging to be suspended […]
• Bushwalking Manual
  18/11/2019
  Bushwalking Victoria has published an […]
• Update on snake bites in Victoria
  10/11/2019
  While the chances of a snake bite are fairly low the […]