Walking Since 1939

Ballarat heritage tour plus Lake Wendouree & Ballarat Two Creeks circuit

Upcoming

 

Walk Description

Distance: 18 km

Come and check out the historic regional city of Ballarat with a varied day out. We will travel to Ballarat via train and complete a walk around the Ballarat Two Creeks circuit. We will then do a lap of the beautiful Lake Wendouree. In the afternoon, we will take a guided heritage walking tour and find out about the people and buildings of this great city.  The cost of this trip will be $30 per person to cover the cost of the walking tour. There will be an option of a drink at a pub at the end of the day.

 

Transport

Make your own way to the walk location by car or public transport (your choice).

 

Booking

Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.

The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email.  The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.

By booking into this event you acknowledge that you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Booking Fee:
Members: $30.     Non-members: $38.

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, members and non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or debit card.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.

 

 

What to bring

• Day pack
• Sufficient water (2 litres, more on hot summer days)
• Lunch and snacks
• Hat, sun screen
• Suitable outdoor clothing (no jeans/sneakers!)
• Rainwear & warm jacket
• Proper walking shoes/boots
• Hand Sanitiser

Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details.   If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.

 

Safety and Ambulance Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Joining a walk and your safety

If you are Covid-19 positive, have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

 

Still have questions?

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Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.


Activity Date(s)

Start:

July 27, 2024 8:30 am

End:

July 27, 2024 4:30 pm

Information

Type:

Saturday

Grade:

Easy-med

Leader:

Richard L

You can click this button to send the Walk Leader an enquiry first:

Booking Request

Details Fee Select
The Member booking ($30.00 AUD) is available to members only. Upcoming
Non member bookingshow details + $38.00 AUD   Available from
June 15, 2024