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A Split Second in the Grampians: The Hollow Mountain Rescue
Story generously shared by Liesbeth Long, Founding President - Central Goldfields Bushwalking &...
A New Era for Victorian Parks: 78,838 hectares of public land transferred to Parks Victoria
On 5 October 2026, 78,838 hectares of public land in Victoria's Central...
Give the Alps a Boost this Summer
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Try Bushwalking Month
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The Catholic Walking Club of Victoria Celebrates 75 Years
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Bookings now open for 2026 Federation Walks
Bookings have opened for the 2026 Federation Walks, hosted by the Friends...

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Walk the magnificent ridgelines of Mansfield's rolling hills from Glenroy Road/Terry Rd to Mansfield Botanic Park over Mt Terry and Mt Battery.
Full walk (rated moderate for experienced walkers): approx 18kms, Half walk: 8kms. For a brisk walker, the total estimated time is 4 hours.
This annual walk is an important education fundraiser for Friends of Venilale who sponsor scholarships for rural secondary and university students in Timor Leste.
It is the only opportunity for the public to hike this farmland and experience the beauty of spring in the hinterland paddocks of Mansfield. You will need to climb over fences using stiles and navigate paddock terrain through spring growth and occasional soggy dips - it's like being a child again and the kids will love it!
Register here: events.humanitix.com/ridgeline-walk ...
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What a great program of walks!Kids or grandkids back at school? Maybe it’s time to get back out there. 🌿🥾
Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and there’s still plenty of 2026 left to explore.
Melton Bushwalkers is a friendly walking club that started in Melton but now brings together walkers from across Melbourne’s west — from the Lerderderg and Wombat State Forest to Riddells Creek, Trentham, Birdsland Reserve and beyond.We also head further afield, including Torquay and walks around Melbourne. We're fully affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria.
And there’s plenty coming up before the end of the year:
🌿 Lloyds Track, Wombat State Forest
🌳 Trentham Rail Trail
🥾 Birdsland Reserve, Beaconsfield Heights
🦘 Amblers & Kangaroo Circuit
🌲 Firth Park Circuit
🌊 Torquay – with an easy walk and BBQ lunch to finish the year
Whether you’re an experienced bushwalker or simply looking for a reason to get outside, get moving and discover some great places with our club.
📅 Check out our 2026 walk program and find a walk that suits you.
www.meltonbushwalkers.org.au/images/MB_Walk_Program_July_Dec_2026.pdf
If you have not walked with us before and would like to join us on one of our walks, please go to our “Join Us” page:
👉 www.meltonbushwalkers.org.au/join-us.html](www.meltonbushwalkers.org.au/join-us.html
Walks are booked through our Booking Officer, with details provided to members before each walk. This helps us manage numbers and, most importantly, keep everyone safe.
Come and walk with us. You might discover a new favourite track — and a great way to spend a Saturday.
#MeltonBushwalkers #BushwalkingVictoria #WesternMelbourne Bushwalking Victoria ...
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Today, 78,838 hectares of public land across Victoria’s Central West and South Gippsland officially transfer to Parks Victoria management, creating over 65,000 hectares of new national parks
In total, Parks Victoria will now be managing:
- 3 new national parks
- 3 new conservation reserves
- 7 new or expanded regional parks
- Nearly 30 nature and bushland reserves
bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/a-new-era-for-victorian-parks/
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A New Era for Victorian Parks: 78,838 hectares of public land transferred to Parks Victoria - Bushwalking Victoria
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On 5 October 2026, 78,838 hectares of public land in Victoria's Central West and South Gippsland will be officially transferred to Parks Victoria management, creating over 65,000 hectares of new natio...8 CommentsComment on Facebook