The Barri Yulug Gariwerd (Grampians) Experience - Grade 2 (Easy)

The Wimmera Bushwalking Club invites you to join them on the Barri Yulug Gariwerd (Grampians) Experience. 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. 

Set deep amongst the towering spires of the Grampians, this is a great walk from creek, to bush, to views, to lush gully, to historic area, to bush road walking and more.

DISTANCE:  Loop Walk of approx. 5km (2.5hrs) plus travel from Horsham.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? For walkers that will not be left behind or become lost, for walkers that want to try a club walk.  

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       

TOTAL ASCENT: Approx. 100m rise to the summit.

WALK DESCRIPTION: 

The walk starts at Borough Huts campground , and heads along the creek to a creek crossing on stepping stones.  We then wind our way through bushland to Barri Yulug campground (toilet)] with some steps and rocky trail onto easy summit for great views.  Then we head back down the track, diverting down a more lush track to Redmans Rd Trail head (water should be available), continuing along the Peaks Trail to the old water Flume that fed water to Pomonal through a tunnel.  We will then return back to Redmans rd and continue down the road to Borough Huts campground.  All the walk is on dirt track with some steps and some rocky sections of track (slippery if wet).

MEETING POINT: Horsham Wimmera Library Carpark - 28 McLachlan St, Horsham.

DIRECTIONS: Google map: Wimmera Libraries.  Carpooling will be provided from Horsham to the start point.  Alternatively you may follow in your own car on all sealed roads.

PHONE SIGNAL: Most likely no phone signal for majority of walk.

TOILETS: Toilets at start and end of walk plus near summit at Peaks Trail camp.

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 shoes/boots
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

• Lunch
• Hiking poles
• Bug spray
• Morning tea and walking nibbles

LEADER: Warren 0419571506, Mandy 0447312151, Kylie 0403716120.  A leader will contact you prior to the walk.

EXTRA INFORMATION: Please contact the leader directly if you have any queries.  

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

ABOUT OUR CLUB: The Wimmera Bushwalking Club has approx. 30 members with ages ranging from 15 to 80, and enjoy anything from wildflower walks to snow shoe walks.  Our leaders have been leading walks for our club for many years, and love to share their knowledge and favourite trails with new walkers.  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.