Birdsland Reserve - Extended Loop (Belgrave Heights) circa 10 km, elevation 250m

Birdsland Reserve - Extended Loop (Belgrave Heights)
(Grade 3, Moderately Challenging with some hills)

Birdsland is a 75 ha bushland reserve located in Belgrave Heights. The reserve is home to many native animals and birds, including platypus.
The Bird family owned the site from about 1940 and used it for sheep farming. In order to save the site from urban development, the Shire of Sherbrooke purchased Birdsland in 1981 and opened it to the public in 1984 as a community bushland reserve.

Route:
From our starting point at the carpark we will make our way along Monbulk Creek Track, turning right at Blackwood Walk and right again at Dragon Track. We will stay on Dragon Track until we hit the intersection of Granite Track, where we will turn right. Granite Track will become Wellington North Break (running parallel to Wellington Road) and we will stay on this track, veering right at Abrams Track. Stay right at the Granite Track intersection, stay left at the Lanes Track intersection, stay right at the Sunset Track intersection and left at the Ballarat Track. We will turn left onto Dragon Track and right onto Blackwood Walk (staying right at Monbulk Creek Track) and back to our meeting point at the carpark. (Toilet is available here).

Meeting at 9:30 AM
We will start from the car parking area inside Birdsland Reserve (entry via 271 Mount Morton Road, Belgrave Heights)

Fitness Level:
You will need a good level of fitness for this grade 3 (moderately challenging hike).

Location:
Birdsland Reserve, Belgrave Heights. Enter at 271 Mount Morton Road, Belgrave Heights.

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

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.