Eastern Hiking & Adventure

Bourkes Lookout via Glasgow Fire Trail (Kilsyth)
6.3 km, Elevation: 470 m, (Grade: 3.5 Challenging)
From our starting point at the carpark on Sheffield Road, we will head up Singleton Terrace, onto Glasgow Road and up the Fire Trail (Scar Track). When at the top of the Fire Trail we turn right at Kyeema Track to Bourkes Lookout. After taking photos of the amazing views, we will continue along Kyeema track, turn right onto Zig Zag Track, then left onto Channel 10 Track (heading away from Dacite Track) towards Doongala Homestead Picnic Ground (Toilet is available here). We will head Doongala Road, turn right into Camelia Track, eventually veering left onto Edgars Track, before turning right down a short trail to Sheffield Road, where we will turn right, making our way back to the carpark area where we started.

Meeting at 9.00 AM
We will start from the car parking area at on Sheffield Road near the intersection with Glasgow Road in Kilsyth.

Fitness Level:
You will need a good level of fitness for this grade 3 (moderately challenging hike). The start of this hike will test your fitness, gaining 400 m in approximately 1.5 km distance.

Location:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.8330069,145.3341831,16z?entry=ttu

What to bring:
Check the forecast on the day before you leave to ensure your suitably dressed & equipped
* Snacks
* Water
* Suitable clothing (Weatherproof jacket if required)
* Grippy shoes or boots
* Hiking Poles optional

Please read all of the following information before RSVP'ing.
Do not FOMO into events unless your intention is to attend on the day.
Check your availability for the date and confirm your ability against the distance and difficulty of the event.
Members who consistently withdraw at the last minute, are no shows, or are disrespectful to other members or leaders, will be asked to remove themselves from that event and may be removed from the group.
Group leaders are unpaid volunteers who spend their own time researching and organising events, to the best of their abilities and without charge.
The organizers attempt to reduce people left on waitlists.

DISCLAIMER
Our events may be difficult and/or hazardous.
Eastern Hiking and Adventure organisers will not accept liability for any loss, injury or accident. Participants should take care, wear suitable clothing and footwear, maintain their equipment, act appropriately in their surroundings and follow the directions of the event leader. You are responsible for your own safety.
Ambulance cover is strongly recommended and by RSVP’ing to this event you indicate acceptance of these terms.

Approximately 17km walking along the Bay Trail commencing in Elwood, reaching Sandringham, then returning back to Elwood along the coast. The path is flat and clear. Enjoy a catch-up with your hiking friends or meet new wonderful people while enjoying the beach scenery. Expecting pleasant weather by the water in the first half of the day.

Please read all the following information before RSVP'ing.
Do not FOMO into any of the Eastern Hiking & Adventure events unless you intend to attend, i.e. check the date, the distance and complexity of the walk before joining that walk. Those members who consistently are last minute withdrawals, are no shows or disrespectful to any members or leaders will be asked to remove themselves from that walk and may be removed from the group. All the leaders are unpaid volunteers who spend many hours of their own time researching each walk to the best of their abilities at no cost. The organisers attempt to minimise members left on the waitlist (within reason) with priority given to those loyal members who regularly attend walks and provide an enjoyable environment for others.

Directions:
Meet at Robinson Reserve in Elwood. Please allow enough time prior to find parking. There is street parking in the area. There are no toilets at the meeting point, but we will come across a number of toilets along the walk.

Fitness Level:
You need to be in good physical condition and have a moderate level of fitness due to the distance involved. It’s a Grade 3 hike.

What to bring:

• 2-3 litres of water
• snacks
• appropriate walking shoes
• rain/wind/sun protection clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
• personal first aid kit

DISCLAIMER
Our events may be difficult and/or hazardous. Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers will not accept liability for any loss, injury or accident. Participants should take care, wear suitable clothing and footwear, maintain their equipment, and act appropriately in their surroundings and follow the directions of the event leader. You are responsible for your own safety. Ambulance cover is strongly recommended and by RSVP’ing to this event you indicate acceptance of these terms.

23km circuit walk commencing on a short section of the Mortimer Nature Walk before going onto Steege Track and then looping around to the Four Brothers Rocks lookout. Challenges on the walk will include some slippery steep ascents and descents, and also some possible muddy areas depending on any recent rains. Tracks will be a mixture of fire tracks and narrow foot tracks, amongst areas of tree ferns and eucalypts in the Bunyip State Park. Approx 1.3kms walking on a gravel vehicle road. Good grip hiking shoes/boots and poles (if you use them) will be required due to the steep slippery sections of tracks. If you have bad knees this might not be the walk for you.

Please read all the following information before RSVP'ing.
Do not FOMO into any of the Eastern Hiking & Adventure events unless you intend to attend, i.e. check the date, the distance and complexity of the walk before joining that walk. Those members who consistently are last minute withdrawals, are no shows or disrespectful to any members or leaders will be asked to remove themselves from that walk and may be removed from the group. All the leaders are unpaid volunteers who spend many hours of their own time researching each walk to the best of their abilities at no cost. The organisers attempt to minimise members left on the waitlist (within reason) with priority given to those loyal members who regularly attend walks and provide an enjoyable environment for others.

Directions:
Meeting point will be Mortimer Picnic Ground, Triangle Rd, Gembrook (off Gembrook Tonimbuk Rd, Southeast of Gembrook).

Arrive early for a prompt 9am start.

Fitness Level:
You need to be in good physical condition and have some experience hiking in bush trails. It’s a Grade 3/4 hike.

What to bring:

• 2-3 litres of water
• snacks and lunch
• proper hiking boots/shoes
• rain/wind/sun protection clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
• personal first aid kit

DISCLAIMER
Our events may be difficult and/or hazardous. Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers will not accept liability for any loss, injury or accident. Participants should take care, wear suitable clothing and footwear, maintain their equipment, and act appropriately in their surroundings and follow the directions of the event leader. You are responsible for your own safety. Ambulance cover is strongly recommended and by RSVP’ing to this event you indicate acceptance of these terms.