Staceykate wrote:So my husband is being forced to take a day a week of leave from November through to end of December... leaving us nothing for next year At least he's taking Fridays off!
I'm after some suggestions for beginners hikes near Melbourne? We are fit and in our early 30s and have light overnight gear (yet to be used...) so 1 or 2 night recommendations (preferably with toilets at campsites!) are welcome. I think we could comfortably walk around 13k a day with packs (I workout 6 days a week and he is skinny and naturally athletic... although will need to build up some muscle for a pack )
We've already booked Wilson's prom and are hoping by November to be well and truly out of lockdown.... but having a list of places to go (even if it's day hikes) would definately help the lockdown depression.
Happy to go maybe up to around 3 hours from Melb metro... we live in Altona.
Thanks in advance!!
Stacey
nezumi wrote:Beeripmo is the quintessential first timer Melbourne hike - it's one I plan on taking my 4yo on once we are able.
https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/__data/asset ... o_Walk.pdf
bigkev wrote:nezumi wrote:On the opposite side of Melbourne there is the 'Walk into History' out at Warburton. This is another walk that pretty well fits your requirements, good track, well signposted, good camps (I think there is a long drop although I'm not positive on that)
commando wrote:Just love Cathedral Ranges...
Joynz wrote:Another vote for Beeripmo.
bigkev wrote:nezumi wrote:Beeripmo is the quintessential first timer Melbourne hike - it's one I plan on taking my 4yo on once we are able.
https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/__data/asset ... o_Walk.pdf
Hi Stacey,
I'd have to agree with nezumi, the Beeripmo is a nice easy overnight walk that should full fill all your requirements. The track is well constructed and signposted, the scenery is pretty good... and there is a toilet I've walked it a few times...the last time just over 12 months ago. Here's a link to a couple of posts I put online if you want to get an idea of what things look like on the ground. The weather was a little ordinary on this visit but it'll give you an idea of what it all about.
Cheers Kevin
Eremophila wrote:The Great Ocean Walk: https://www.thegreatoceanwalk.com
Plenty of tiger snakes at that time of year.
Staceykate wrote:
What time of year is less likely to have snakes?
ChrisJHC wrote:Staceykate wrote:
What time of year is less likely to have snakes?
Winter.
ChrisJHC wrote:If you haven’t used your gear overnight, consider camping near your car the first time. Drive to an appropriate place, go on a longish loop (including stopping for lunch) with all your gear ending up back at your car then set up camp. Gives you an escape route if something goes wrong. The next day, put all your gear back in your packs and do another loop.
This can be done at pretty much any state park which allows bush camping.
nezumi wrote:
I'm actually considering something like this in Bunyip State Park with the 4yo.
ChrisJHC wrote:nezumi wrote:
I'm actually considering something like this in Bunyip State Park with the 4yo.
With a 4yo it can be a good idea to have their first night in a tent at home (if you can). That way they can “make a game” of going to sleep in the tent but still go inside if they freak out.
When you set up the tent, put yourself next to the door so that, if they wake up in the middle of the night and try to go outside, they have to go over you (and hopefully wake you up in the process). Probably never needed but it’s one less thing to worry about.
Also, when you do go bush, make sure you take their favourite soft toy or blanket so they don’t wake up in the middle of the night screaming for their mum. Don’t ask me how I learnt that one.
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