Eastern Hiking & Adventure

Join us for a 12km out-and-back hike following trails along the Yarra River in Warrandyte.
The hike will be followed by Christmas lunch at the StoneHouse cafe.
Please reply to messages below if you wish to attend the lunch, to ensure accurate reservation.

Christmas Lunch: 12:00pm
https://stonehousewarrandyte.com/

Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending. It is your responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimize waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience

Directions:
We will meet at the car park behind the Stonehouse cafe. (see following link).
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Warrandyte+Stonehouse+Cafe/@-37.7399775,145.2277232,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x6ad630d38587094d:0xfc1279e31e01426b!4b1!8m2!3d-37.7392521!4d145.2297617!16s%2Fg%2F1tdgvjj2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Fitness Level
A good level of fitness and the ability to maintain a good steady pace is required to complete this hike.

What to bring:

• 2 litres of water
• snacks
• proper hiking boots/shoes
• rain/wind/sun protection clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
• personal first aid kit

DISCLAIMER
Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. You are solely responsible for your own safety. Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:

• ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
• wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and keeping your equipment in good working condition
• acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
• following all directions given by the event leader.

Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

This brilliant multi-day back packing hiking trip includes camping close to some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the country. Swimming is good at all camp sites.

Cost: $25 (total) for three nights of camping. This covers the camp-site that I have already reserved and paid for.

Note: This trip is only open to members who regularly attend our events and have experience with multi-day pack backing hiking trips.

Please RSVP to this walk and we will attempt to confirm the final list by mid December.

Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending. It is your responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience.

Fitness Level:
You need to be in good physical condition and have experience with multi-day back packing hikes.

Directions: Tidal River
https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Tidal+River+Visitors+Centre/@-39.0307762,146.3193422,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b2bae26d900fd01:0x2c66ddfa0cd9fe11!8m2!3d-39.0307804!4d146.3219171!16s%2Fg%2F11g6wxgf5y?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Arrive early for a 11:00am start.

What to bring:
All items required for a 4 day/3 night back packing hiking trip including:

• backpack large enough to carry all equipment
• tent/sleeping bag and pad
• food to last trip, including energy food and drinks
• camp stove and fuel, food utensils
• water bottles/bladders
• hiking boots/shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, bathers, quick dry towel, hiking poles
• personal first aid and hygiene supplies, headlamp or torch.

DISCLAIMER
Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. You are solely responsible for your own safety. Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:

• ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
• wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and keeping your equipment in good working condition
• acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
• following all directions given by the event leader.

Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Join us for another fun weekend camping at the Mount Buffalo Caravan Park and exploring Mount Buffalo National Park with its spectacular granite cliffs, crisp fresh air, giant tors, deep gorges, tumbling waterfalls, Snow Gum woodlands and masses of summer wildflowers and views of the nearby Alps.

The itinerary is as follows:

Friday, 27 February 2026

• Arrive at the Mount Buffalo Caravan Park. Check in is after 11am.
• Set up camp
• Optional walk - 2pm – meet at the gate of the caravan park. Drive 37 mins to the start point. Chalwell Galleries - Falls Lookout via The Monolith and Lakeside Walk (10km, about 3 hours) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/chalwell-galleries-and-falls-lookou-via-the-monolith-and-lakeside-walk

Saturday, 28 February 2026

• 9am - meet at the gate of the caravan park. Drive 45 mins to the first start point.
• 1st walk - Back Wall Track (10km, about 3 hours) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/back-wall-track
• 2nd walk - Dicksons Falls Nature Walk (3.5km, about 1 hour) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/dicksons-falls-nature-walk
• Drive 10 mins to the next start point.
• 3rd walk - The Horn (1km)
• https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/the-horn
• Drive 10 mins towards the camp.
• 4th walk - Cathedral - Hump Track (1.9km)
• https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/cathedral-hump-track

Sunday, 1 February 2026

• After breakfast, pack up
• 9am meet at the gate of the caravan park at 9am. Drive about 35 mins to the start point.
• 1st walk - Gorge Heritage Walk (2.6km) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/gorge-heritage-walk
• Drive 25 mins back towards the camp
• 2nd walk - Eurobin Falls Walk (1.1km) https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/eurobin-falls-walk
• Drive home.

Booking accommodation/campsite:
The caravan park provides different accommodation options. Visit their website for options, availability, fees and to book. Bookings can also be made via telephone on 03 5756 2235.

Please note that the leaders are booked at the Paddock. See photo of site map. Paddock highlighted yellow on the right.

Getting there:
The Mount Buffalo Caravan Park, set on the junction of the Ovens and Buckland Rivers is situated at 13 Harrison Lane, Porepunkah, three to four hours’ drive north-east from Melbourne along the Hume Highway. Exit onto the Great Alpine Road (B500) and continue until you reach Porepunkah. From there, follow the signs/local roads to the caravan park.

Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending. It is your responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience.

Fitness Level
A good level of fitness, experience in bush hiking and the ability to maintain a good steady pace is required to complete these 3 day hikes.

What to bring:

• All camping equipment (depending on accommodation option) and enough food for three days.
• proper hiking boots/shoes
• rain/wind/sun protective clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
• personal first aid kit.

DISCLAIMER
Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. You are solely responsible for your own safety. Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:

• ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
• wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and keeping your equipment in good working condition
• acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
• following all directions given by the event leader.

Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.