Who are we?
We are YHA Australia‘s Victorian bushwalking activity group and a Bushwalking Victoria Associate.
If you enjoy bushwalking with a sociable group of like-minded people, we cater for everyone over the age of 18, no matter what your fitness level or interest in bushwalking. Our Members and visitors are mostly in the 35-65 age range, from all walks of life. We support minimal impact bushwalking and provide car-pooling for those without vehicles.
What walks and activities do we offer?
We provide an extensive Program of Day walks and Weekend and extended walks. Most of our walks are on weekends, with an occasional weekday. Our walks are guided by experienced, volunteer Leaders in a structured and enjoyable environment. Our graded walks include social evening walks; day walks on Saturdays and Sundays; accommodated, base camp or pack carry weekends and the really challenging extended pack carries. Locations include the occasional urban walk, but mostly national parks and bush trails near Melbourne, in regional Victoria or interstate. Our monthly Club Nights and social events are also on the program.
Getting started
You can book into a walk as a non-member as many times as you like and pay a small Fee per walk, plus Car-pooling costs OR become a Member. Our Quick Start Guide will soon have you Joining a Walk right for you.
Member benefits
Members pay a small Fee per annum to receive free walks (except for Car-pooling costs or additional costs such as accommodation), priority bookings on events, discounted fees for some social activities and voting rights at our Annual General Meeting. Use Membership Request to join.
Our History
Our history starts with the foundation of YHA Victoria in 1939. A decade by decade chronicle is provided in Yeti newsletters #44 to #50.
Together with the other YHA Australia activity groups in Victoria, YHA Cross Country Skiing and YHA Cycling, we offer one of the most comprehensive outdoor adventure programmes of any club in Victoria. Visit YHA Australia for YHA travel and accommodation information.
Our Leaders
Our events are organised and conducted by volunteer, unpaid Leaders. We have an experienced Leader group, and provide mentoring and training for new Leaders. Leaders who lead a walk on 3 or more days of walking in a year are entitled to free Membership. Contact our President if you are interested in becoming a leader – see below.
Our Committee
President: Adnan Lovic
Our Committee operates in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of YHA Bushwalking Victoria June 2019 agreed with our members and YHA Australia and our Code of Conduct April 2022.
If you are interested in helping out, (eg, organise accommodation, become a leader, organise social events, give a talk, contribute news or an article), please contact the President.