Whroo Historic Area, Balaclava Mine and Cemetery Trails - Grade 2 (easy)

The Echuca Moama Bushwalking Club invites you to join them on a exploration of the Whroo Historic Area, Balaclava Mine and Cemetery Trails.  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.

Exploration of the Whroo Historic trail unearths evidence of a different, busy, crowded and culturally significant past. The open cut of the impressive Balaclava Mine marks one end of the journey.  Remnants of Victoria’s gold rush era can be discovered all along the way.

DISTANCE:  8 km.  The Balaclava loop and Cemetery trail loop will take about 4 hours.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is perfect for bushwalking beginners.  

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): Trails are mainly gravel and crushed quartz, however some sections have erosion.  Occasionally the gradients are steep, but for relatively short distances.  AWT Grade information. 

PACE: Slow and steady with time to enjoy the bush.       

TOTAL ASCENT: Majority of the track is flat with an occasional short steep climb.

MEETING POINT:  Parking area opposite Rushworth Bakery (13 High Street, Rushworth).  Rushworth is approximately 65 km from Echuca and 180 km from Melbourne.

DIRECTIONS: Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSkrQD....  After meeting in Rushworth we will drive out to the Whroo Picnic area (7 km).

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT:  No public transport available.

PHONE SIGNAL:  Mobile phone service available.

TOILETS:  Toilets are available at the meeting point in Rushworth and at the Whroo Picnic Area (bush toilet).

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

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

Recommended:

• Lunch.
• Bug spray.

LEADER: Annette 0418 476 958. Leave a message if unanswered.

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: Walking with a group of like minded people enables you to explore areas of interest together whilst exercising in a green environment.  Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

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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.

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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.