HIKE - Black Flat via Blue Tongue Bend - Moderate (8.4km) and optional lunch
Details
Join as Jade leads us on a wildlife filled journey through bushland . This is a 8.4km loop beginning Please note there is limited parking at the meeting spot and no toilets so please stop in Warandyte prior.
Feel free to join me for a optional lunch in Warrandyte after the event at one of the cafes or The Grand Hotel.
Expect dense bushland, the soothing sounds of the Yarra River and wildlife, eucalyptus and wildflowers.
## 🥾 Terrain & Difficulty
***Australian Walking Track Grade: **3
*\ **Difficulty: **Moderate
**\ *Terrain: **Some Steep Sections, Bushland, dirt tracks, and gravel
##*\ *🎒 What to Bring**
*💧 3L of water
*🥙 Snacks
*🤠 Hat and sunscreen
*First aid kit (optional)
*Hiking poles (optional)
*Electrolytes (optional)
## 👕 What to Wear
*🥾 Hiking boots or sturdy runners
*👕 Moisture‑wicking clothing (long sleeves and long pants for this one)and wet weather gear as you see fit.
*🤠 A hat
## 📍 Meeting Point
60 Tills Drive, Warrandyte,VIC, 3113
Please see photo of the carpark in the event for reference.
Trail Route:
Toilets: Available on route at Jumping Creek Reserve but no toilets at the beginning of the track.
Water: Bring your own; no drinking water available on route.
My mobile number is 0466980126,should anyone need to contact me.
## • 🌦 Weather & Safety
We hike in all conditions — rain, shine, mist, or cold — as long as it remains safe to do so. If weather conditions become unsafe (strong winds, storms, extreme heat, or track closures), we may modify or postpone the walk. Any updates will be posted on the event page.
## ❤️ About Walking With Grace & Our Hiking Community
Walking With Grace is a faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our hikes are community‑led, volunteer‑run, and focused on connection, kindness, and enjoying nature together.
This event is part of **club.hiking.org.au**, a free online hiking community where you can:
*Download GPX files
*Share your outdoor adventures
*Connect with other hikers
*Discover new trails and inspiration
Because Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared.
## ✨ RSVP Etiquette
If your plans change, please update your RSVP so we can plan well and make space for others on the waitlist.
## 🌟 We Look Forward to Sharing This Adventure With You
Every walk is a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the simple gift of being outdoors together. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another adventure, we’re grateful to have you with us.
We look forward to sharing this experience with you — the conversations, the views, the quiet moments, and the joy of walking side by side.
Because Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared.
🌟 How Can You Help WWG?
If you have suggestions for walks you would like to do or can recommend please let us know.
WWG is run by volunteers. Fees are incurred to run the group. If you would like to donate to help spread the cost, any contribution would be very gratefully received.
Bank Details: BSB 484799 ACC 481491970
⚠️ Disclaimer
This is a social, community‑led outing rather than a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing.
The route may include uneven ground, shallow water crossings, slippery surfaces, and natural hazards typical of bush environments. Please consider your fitness and comfort level, bring suitable gear, and look out for one another as we move through the terrain. If conditions change or anything feels unsafe, we’ll adjust the plan together as a group.
Our volunteers carry first‑aid supplies, an emergency radio, and satellite navigation/communication devices. These are available to support the group, but they are not a substitute for personal preparedness. We also recommend having active ambulance cover whenever you take part in outdoor activities.