Billabong Bird Hide Walk + Morning Tea - Grade 1 (Easy)

The Sunraysia Bushwalkers invites you to join them on to explore the Billabong Bird Hide Walk.  This walk is part of the Try Bushwalking Month, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, the peak body representing 60+ bushwalking clubs across Victoria. 

A wide gravel path along the levy bank takes you beside the water, watch the pelicans and ducks floating beside you, perhaps even a swan.  The track then passes into a stand of box trees, with Eremophila, birds and perhaps a kangaroo.  Rikali (water rats) may be swimming in the water beside the bird hide.

DISTANCE:  5 km loop walk that will take 1 - 1.5 hrs.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?  This walk welcomes all walkers, as the path is flat, so it will suit any skill level, allowing lots of time to chat to your fellow walkers.  This walk starts early to enjoy the bush while it is cool.  Take the opportunity to keep your walk fitness ready for longer walks in the future.

CHILDREN AND PETS:  This walk is for adults 18 years and over, and due to the nature of the walk, we ask you to leave dogs and other pets at home.  Please contact the club directly to inquire about service animals, and any family or pet friendly walks.  

AWT GRADE 1 (Easy):   AWT Grade information. 

PACE:  This walk will be an easy stroll on flat terrain, along a wide gravel track, with no need to hurry.         

TOTAL ASCENT:  14m - this includes walking down the bank to the river, as the track is flat.

WALK DESCRIPTION: 

The club will provide morning tea, and perhaps share some garden produce.  Club Members are always willing to share information about the club.

Please note: The club has conditions on walks proceeding, based on the possibility of high temperatures and/or total fire bans.

MEETING POINT:  Meet at 7.45 am for the walk to start at 8 am.  Meet at the Billabong Walks Car Park, at the river end of Irymple Ave, Mildura.   

DIRECTIONS: This is a dirt track, but well maintained, if you need a ride, get in contact with our club.  Drive past the boat ramp, then past Bruce’s Bend Marina, until you come to the “Walks” car park sign.  A toilet and tank are at the carpark.  Look for the Sunraysia Bushwalkers sign. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSkrQD....  

PHONE SIGNAL:   You will have phone reception.

TOILETS:  A toilet is available at the start of the walk, but not during the walk.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

• Emergency contact form with medical info.  Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
• 1L water
• Backpack
• Rain jacket
• Hiking boots/shoes
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen
• Bug spray

Recommended:

• Gaiters

LEADER: Neil Hammerton 0497 501 663

EXTRA INFORMATION: The walk is weather dependant -  if the temperature is forecast to exceed 35 degrees or a Total Fire Ban has been announced, then the walk will not go ahead.  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:  When registering for this event, we ask that you view and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk.

ABOUT OUR CLUB:  Sunraysia Bushwalkers has a varied program of short morning walks, day walks, overnight hikes, weekend camps and multi day hikes, locally and further afield.   We also organize kayaking and cycling trips.  The Club has loan equipment to get new members started, so come along and have a chat with one of our members.  Meetings and a short walk are held monthly.  Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

Your privacy is important to us. Bushwalking Victoria and its member clubs are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data we collect from you is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation and communicating important details about the event. 

Please note that your contact information will be shared with Activity Leaders for the purpose of organising activities. Your information will not be shared with any external parties without your consent, except where required by law, but may be used for follow-up contact regarding your participation in this event.

You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

We encourage participants to take photographs during activities, which may be shared publicly through various channels such as newspapers, magazines, websites and social media.  If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer and take reasonable steps to avoid being captured in the images.