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Welcome to Bass Coast Strollers web site.  Here you will find information, walks around the region, and our up coming events.  Members are able to log in to see further information, for example walk archives, photo albums and documents.

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Notices

  • Rawson/Erica Trip and Walhalla Getaway
    1 week 3 days ago
    Mon, 3rd Mar 2025 to Thu, 6th Mar 2025
    Organiser: Sharon
    There are long and short walk options, 

    Long walker: Grade Medium to Hard
    Short Walkers: Easy
    Walking poles and sturdy footwear required.

    Day 3 option to have Lunch at the Wally (Wahalla) pub then take in The Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine Tour lasting 45 minutes and maybe take the afternoon train back to Thompson Station 

  • Useful links
    1 month 1 day ago

    https://bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/walk-safely/
    https://bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/bushwalking-newsletter/

  • Wilsons Prom Walks 5th May to 7th May 3 days 2 Nights
    1 week 16 hours ago

    Deb Kousal - Organiser

    The walks selected are a reflection of ones I have and would like to walk. Many alternate options are a short stroll from the carparks. I have booked a campsite which will hold up to 6 people for the dates. Campsites are available free at Tidal River.
    Also Accommodation in Cabins and larger venues in the Prom available, but they will go quickly. Other accommodations near Wilsons prom are abundant. From the caravan parks to luxurious accommodation.

    Day 1
    Tongue point from Darby Saddle car park 5.6 km Grade 4 (hard)
    Prom Wildlife walk 2.3 kms Grade 2 (easy-medium)

    Day 2
    Millers  Landing 4km grade 2.2 and Vereker Lookout 6km grade 3 (medium)

    Day 3
    Mt Bishop 7.4 Km Grade 3 (medium) Or Looern track grade 2.1 (easy) and Lillypilly gully 6.8 km return grade 3
    There is an option to share meals at a common BBQ, play cards in evening etc, go swimming or surfing at Norman bay.

    There is nothing over 10 km and other short walks are available.
    Feedback welcome. Information  see Prom PDF in Docs the members section

Upcoming Walks

  • Wonthaggi Loop - tracks and footpaths
    Mon, 24th Feb 2025 - 8:45 am
    Wonthaggi RecReseve/Football ground,Korumburra Rd (600m from lights) Meet near The Stand

    LEADERS: LIz H., Sonja

    WALK: A mix of bush tracks, footpaths, streets & Rail Trail. Morning tea/toilets at the Guide Park. Pass some Historic buildings.Several road/street crossings. TAKE CARE. Easy. Approx. 8.5km.

    LUNCH:  BYO picnic lunch ( or drive to shop to buy)

  • Wonthaggi Walk - Short Option
    Mon, 24th Feb 2025 - 8:45 am
     SHORT WALKERS GROUP
     
    WALK: In Wonthaggi.
    MEET: Footy grounds off Korumburra Road
    TIME: 8.45 ready for a 9.00am start. 
    LEADER: Fiona.  We will call for a whip on the morning.
    Please let me know if you are joining us.
    Faye

     

  • Cowes - Observation Point return.
    Mon, 3rd Mar 2025 - 8:45 am

Events

  • Social Event
    Fri, 28th Feb 2025

    Last Friday of the Monthly catch up for lunch and fellowship. Cowes RSL @12 noon