Trip Overview

Extending north from Glenrowan in Victoria’s north-east is a steeply scarped range known locally as the Warbys.  It is a magnificent weekend hideaway: open forest country dotted with clumps of ‘old man’ grass trees, a carpet of wild flowers, heaps of delightful gullies to explore, and from its ramparts, spectacular views of the endless plains to the north and Victoria’s rugged snow capped peaks to the south.

Two one-day walks are proposed from a base camp in the northern end of the Warby Ranges.  Neither of the proposed walks include any serious climbs or descents, but both are largely off track.

Map:  1:25,000  Warby Range  8125-3-1

 

 

Camping

Base camp in the northern end of the Warby Ranges, Spring Creek Picnic and Camping area.

 

Itinerary and Walk Descriptions

Friday:  Melbourne to the Warby Ranges. It is approx 3 hours drive north of Melbourne. Set up camp at Spring Creek Picnic and Camping area.

Saturday:  Exploring the plateau’s eastern escarpment, Jubilee Falls, the picturesque Native Pine Gully, grass trees, kangaroos, and wild flowers galore.  Distance 16 kilometres.

Sunday:  Exploring three very pretty gullies in the north of the range, spectacular views from Mt Kilawarra, and more wild flowers! Distance 13 kilometres.

Water.  The Warby Range is in a relatively dry area north of the Great Divide and its creeks usually flow only for a few months each year after the winter and spring rains.  Walkers are advised to bring a good supply of water for the weekend.

Equipment:  The walks are mostly off track and strong boots and gaiters are recommended.

Food:  You will need food to cover breakfast on Saturday to lunch on Sunday.

 

Transport

Car pooling to be arranged by leader. Please indicate your transport requirements on the booking request form when you book in.

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: $12.

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

• All the equipment, clothing, food and water you will need for the walks and overnight stays (refer Trip details above).

• To help manage the Covid risk, the following may be useful: Hand Sanitiser, Face Mask(s), RAT test(s).

Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details, or discuss with the leader.  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.

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