The Berwick and District Bushwalking Club invites you to join them on the Grand Ridge Rail trail - Darlimurla to Boolara loop - Grade 2 (Easy) 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.

Explore the Grand Ridge Rail trail, from Darlimurla to Boolara return. A pleasant walk through hilly forested area of the Strzelecki Ranges.

DISTANCE: 13 km return walk that will take 4.5 hours.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is suitable for beginner bushwalkers with little or no experience, who would like to walk in a safe and pleasant environment along a rail trail. There are a number of facilities on the trail: information boards, marker posts, plus picnic tables, which make this a great experience for the new walker.

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 2 (Easy): Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. AWT Grade information.

PACE: Slow and steady pace with stops for morning tea and lunch.

TOTAL ASCENT: Gentle ascent of 240m from Boolara.

WALK DESCRIPTION:

The walk begins at the Darlimurla station, where there are information boards regarding the history of the region and the rail trail. The walk follows the old branch line originally from Morwell and crosses historic brick culverts and 2 steel arch bridges, which replaced the wooden bridges destroyed by fire in 2009. This is a forested area of the Strzelecki Ranges with lots of bird life.

MEETING POINT: Darlimurla Station, Darlimurla - Boolara Road, Darlimurla. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

DIRECTIONS: From the Strzelecki Highway turn into the Darlimurla - Boolara Road, and after 2.7 km, the Station will be on the RHS. Google map.

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Not available

PHONE SIGNAL: Patchy

TOILETS: Toilets at Darlimurla and Boolara

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

Emergency contact form with medical info. Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
1.5L water
Backpack
Rain jacket
Hiking boots/shoes
Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

Morning tea, lunch

LEADER: Haydn Foster, Ange Butler. Leaders will contact participants the week before the walk.

EXTRA INFORMATION: Leaders will be in touch before the walk.

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

ABOUT OUR CLUB: Berwick and District Bushwalking Club is a small and friendly group of 30 members and we welcome new members. We walk every Sunday and cater for all levels of experience and fitness. We are located in the outer south eastern suburbs and usually walk within 1 hour travel time from Berwick. 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

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