Churchill and Lysterfield National Parks
Closed
Walk Description
Distance: 16 km
Walking Time: 4.5-5 hours medium grade, some uphill sections.
Through Churchill National Park, we follow a series of tracks up to Trig Point, with some lovely views out over surrounding suburbs. Along the way, expect to be watched by swamp wallabies and kangaroos that are plentiful in this park.
Heading down towards Lysterfield Lake we turn off Casuarina Track onto the historic Tramline/Granite Peak Track that takes us back to Trig Point to retrace our steps back to the start.
Transport
Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.
If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.
Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.
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: free. Non-members: $7.
Payment:
To avoid handling cash, 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.
COVID-19 Requirements
- You should not be attending this event if you are Covid-19 positive and/or are required to be in quarantine or isolation.
- If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.
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
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Activity Date(s) |
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Start: |
November 5, 2023 9:30 am |
End: |
November 5, 2023 2:30 pm |
Information |
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Type: |
Sunday |
Grade: |
Medium |
Leader: |
Gary H |