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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club  Porepunkah to Harrietville by bike 64kms return.
DESCRIPTION:This ride will start from the BBQ/Picnic Area overlooking the river at Porepunkah and across the way from the Porepunkah Pub. If you arrive early\, you can grab a coffee from the Rail Trail Cafe.\nWe’ll follow the rail trail through Bright to link up with the ‘Great Valley Trail’ to finish at Harrietville where we’ll have lunch beside the river. There are cafes and the pub nearby to grab a bite to eat or bring your own lunch.\nThere is an elevation gain of 124m between Germantown and Harrietville and it’s about 200m elevation gain in total between Bright and Harrietville which means it’s all downhill on the way back. We might pop into the Punkah Pub for a coldie when we get back.\nThe trail is suitable for hybrids and road bikes. Make sure your tyres are pumped and you have a spare tube. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\n\n\nParticipant numbers:10\nFinal booking date: Friday\, March 22nd\nRisks: Other cyclists\, highway crossings\, snakes\, possible rainstorms\, heat stress\, dehydration\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-porepunkah-to-harrietville-by-bike-64kms-return/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Pub to Pub bike 65kms return
DESCRIPTION:It’s on again! Especially for Rosa and Connie as part of their training for the Great Vic Bike Ride.\nMeet at the Happy Valley Hotel carpark\, Ovens\, at 9:45 for a 10:00am start. The ride is all on the sealed ‘Murray to the Mountains’ rail trail over generally flat terrain via Eurobin\, Porepunkah and Bright to Wandiligong where we have lunch at the Wandi Pub before riding back to the Happy Valley Pu.\n(A condition of this ride is that participants must partake of refreshments at both pubs).\nCyclists need to have a roadworthy bike\, spare tube and puncture repair kit.\nThere are options for those who do not wish to complete the full ride to join us at Eurobin\, Porepunkah or Bright.\nPLEASE NOTE the Final Booking Date as a reservation for lunch at the Wandi Pub needs to be made well n advance. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\n\n\nParticipant numbers:10\nFinal booking date: Tuesday\, March 12th\nRisks; moving sticks\, heat stress\, storms\, other cyclists\, road crossing.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-pub-to-pub-bike-65kms-return/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20260605T203156
CREATED:20240225T224632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T224632Z
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Introduction to the High Plains
DESCRIPTION:This is a set of three short walks that will provide an introduction to the sights and heritage of the Bogong High Plains around Falls Creek. First stop will be at the entry to Falls Creek from where we will take a short walk (500 m) along a path to Falls Creek Falls.  Next we will climb Roper’s Lookout\, a rocky outcrop that gives a good view over the surrounding country. This walk is about 4 km in total. It starts off flat and then there is a bit of a climb\, including steps\, to the summit. Then it’s back in the cars for the drive to Wallace’s Hut\, the oldest hut on the High Plains. After exploring the hut and learning a little of its history\, we will do a loop walk around the Wallace Heritage Trail and see some of the other features of this fascinating area. This walk is 5 km long\, all on footpaths. \nYou can choose to do one\, two or all three of the walks. Pace will be easy. You will need to be prepared for the changeable Alpine weather with a spare sweater and good rain jacket\, and with shorts or lightweight trousers NOT jeans. Boots are not necessary but enclosed shoes with good grip are essential. I can provide more information when you book in. \nThe walk is designed for beginners and those who do not know Falls Creek well\, but of course everyone is welcome. If you are interested in coming\, please phone me after 4th March. Do not send an email or SMS because I need to talk to you. \n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 13 March\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-introduction-to-the-high-plains/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20260605T203156
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek: Frying Pan Spur
DESCRIPTION:Frying Pan Spur\, at the northern end of Falls Creek\, provides extensive views over the area and the upper Kiewa valley. On this walk\, we will take one of the easier access routes. Starting from Howman’s Gap\, we take the Packhorse Track to Falls Creek. This is a delightful track that winds through forest and past Falls Creek Falls. Once in the village\, we take the staircase (about 200 steps!) up past the ‘Bogong Moth’ water tank and keep climbing almost to Pretty Valley road. We follow a path running parallel with the road under the Eagle chairlift and keep heading to the point known as the Summit\, from where it is a short distance to the trig point on Frying Pan Spur. We return to the village down the Home and Away Trail and then back to the start along Packhorse Track. Total distance is about 14 km\, nearly all on shared foot/mountain bike tracks. There are some steep parts and it is a bit rocky in places. Walking poles recommended if you use them\, and you will need to be prepared for changeable Alpine weather. This walk is not suitable for beginners. \nIf you are interested coming on this walk\, please ring me to discuss it. Bookings are NOT ACCEPTED by email or SMS. \n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:8\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 28 February 2024\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-falls-creek-frying-pan-spur/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Beginners' Overnighter
DESCRIPTION:This is the perfect walk for those who have not yet experienced a night camping on the High Plains. The walk is an easy 6kms out to the yards\, all on track and is eminently suitable for FIRST TIME overnighters. (Experienced overnighters are also most welcome to come along and join in the fun and frivolity!) \nThe walk follows the Australian Alps Walking Track from Cope Hut\, passes Mount Cope and the recently refurbished Cope Saddle Hut. The track then follows a maintenance track beside the viaduct to the huts. It takes about two hours of leisurely walking over mainly flat ground.\nThere are plenty of flat grassy spots to pitch your tent\, an ample water supply nearby and a very cosy hut where we can cook our meals\, socialise and sit by the open fire.\nIf it’s hot we’ll take a walk on Saturday afternoon to the “secret waterfall” where there is a beaut swimming hole to cool off in. \nIf you are worried that you may not be properly equipped\, remember you can hire BBC gear from Adventure Camping in Albury\, or we can rustle up whatever you may need. \nI suggest you book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0425782983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Sunday\, February 4th\n\n\n\n\nRisks: snakes\, heat stress\, storms\,\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-beginners-overnighter/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240112T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240114T170000
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - JB Plain car camp
DESCRIPTION:This is a weekend that can suit nearly everyone.  Near Dinner Plain\,  it is only about 200 m from the car park to the JB Plain campsites. That means you can bring real food and luxury items. (Banana lounges have been seen popping up and the odd bottle of wine has been spotted on previous JB weekends.)  There is a toilet so no trowels required. \nThe plan for the weekend is pretty flexible and can as simple as reading a book\, chatting\, walking in for an coffee and eating.  We usually have a fire at night to relax by. \nLast year we walked up Mt Higinnbotham for sunset on Friday night\, had the choice of an easy or moderate walk on Saturday and did a 7km walk up Mt Loch on Sunday. \nThe hotel sells pizzas so most of us opted for take away on Saturday night. \nIf you’re not into camping you could even book accommodation in Dinner Plain and join us for most of the time. \n\n\n\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nFinal booking date: Wednesday Jan 10th\nSome camp sites are under trees but this can be avoided.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-jb-plain-car-camp/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231210T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231210T170000
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - The Huts Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is an 18km Circuit on Mt Hotham that visits 3 different huts: Silver Brumby Hut 1992 (rebuilt 2006-7)\, Spargo Hut (1927-8) and Derrick Hut (1967). \nWith enough cars a car shuffle can be arranged to cut down on the distance. \nThe tracks vary from fire trails\, narrow footpads and a section of a grassy track that is not always clear.  There is a fair bit of up and down over the day and there  are some steep sections; one coming up after Silver Brumby and another heading up to Spargos Hut. \nUnless you are well known to me as a walker\, please call me to discuss this walk. \n\nGrade 4 Medium-Hard\nLeader: Bernadette\nPhone: 0419241687\nParticipant numbers:8\nFinal booking date: Wed Dec 6th\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-the-huts-walk-2/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231125T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231125T170000
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Bike by the Lake 46kms return
DESCRIPTION:This is a cruisy ride on the High Country Rail Trail beginning at Ludlow’s Reserve and taking cyclists on a brilliant scenic journey beside Lake Hume\, across the iconic Sandy Creek Bridge to Tallangatta\, the town that moved. We’ll buy some lunch (or BYO) and ride down to the foreshore to enjoy the scenery before riding back to Ludlow’s Reserve\, a total distance of around 46kms.\nThe trail is undulating with some moderate gradients and is a mix of smooth gravel and sealed sections. Suitable for hybrids and mountain bikes.\nCyclists should have a roadworthy bike\, puncture repair kit and spare tube. \n\n\n\nUngraded\nLeader: Ian Trevaskis\nPhone: 0426782983\nParticipant numbers:12\nFinal booking date: Friday\, November 24th\nRisks: Other cyclists\, snakes.\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-bike-by-the-lake-46kms-return/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
DTSTAMP:20260605T203156
CREATED:20231022T011124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T011124Z
UID:10032343-1698451200-1698537599@ecoportal.net.au
SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Falls Creek: Pretty Valley Circuit
DESCRIPTION:Another great walk with views and a refreshing swim at the end for those so inclined. This is a circular walk beginning and ending at Pretty Valley pondage\, and taking in part of the Alpine Walking Track. There will be a steady climb at some point in the walk\, and part of the route is exposed and inclined to be windy. \nDistance about 14 km. Walkers will need good wet weather gear\, spare sweater\, beanie and gloves. \n\n\n\nGrade 3 Medium\nLeader: Eileen Clark\nPhone: 0412 042 195\nParticipant numbers:12\nRisks: Cold\, wet and windy weather; snakes; slips and trips\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-falls-creek-pretty-valley-circuit/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness
ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230819T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T203156
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SUMMARY:Border Bushwalking Club - Mt Glenrowan
DESCRIPTION:There is no better place to view the Ovens and King Valleys and the Victorian Alps than from Mt Glenrowan. This 10 km return hike to the Mt Glenrowan Lookout begins with a steep climb for 1km\, leading up to the Chick Hill Lookout (signposted) while the remainder is undulating and moderate to easy.  Native vegetation to enjoy on this walk\, includes widespread areas of Xanthorrhoea australis\, the largest native grass trees in SE Australia. \n\nGrade 2 Easy-Medium\nLeader: Deb\nPhone: 0410047884 before 8pm\nParticipant numbers: Up to 10\nFinal booking date: Wednesday 16th August 2023\nFor more information and updates about BBC activities\, check www.borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/border-bushwalking-club-mt-glenrowan/
CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Border Bushwalking Club":MAILTO:contact@borderbushwalkingclub.com.au
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