Try Bushwalking Month is a celebration of 90 years of Bushwalking Victoria.  Affiliated bushwalking clubs from across Victoria are opening their walks up to new participants, to showcase the incredible benefits of bushwalking with a club.  With 70+ walking events across Victoria during the month of November 2024, there's a walk for almost everyone.

Why bushwalk with a Club?

• Discover new places you may not have had the confidence to navigate yourself, its a relief to know you won't get lost.
• Learn from more experienced walkers, or give back by passing on your knowledge to others sharing your walk
• Learn specialised outdoor skills, first aid training and advanced navigation, as well as extensive leadership training
• Clubs provide safety and support in case of injury, weather, wildlife and personal security.
• Clubs are a low cost way of getting outdoors on a regular basis.  With most club memberships under $50 for the year, bushwalking clubs are a great budget-friendly recreation activity
• Most clubs have public liability and personal accident insurance, a great peace of mind in case something happens
• Build your confidence, abilities and self-efficacy both on and off the tracks
• Clubs offer the opportunity distribute loads across the group, particularly on day and multiday walks.  Some clubs even offer free or low-cost hire equipment to their members.
• Clubs are a source of social connection, sharing amazing experiences in the outdoors, as well as other social activities, with others who appreciate it.

Who are these bushwalks for? 

Whether you are a seasoned bushwalker, wanting to try out a club for the first time, or are new to bushwalking and want to learn the basics within the safety of an experienced, supportive group (without getting lost!), you will find a walk that suits you. 

What are the walk gradings?  

• Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. A hardened or compacted surface which may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. Walks up to 10km.
• Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km. 
• Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.