Melb - Suggested day trips / Sunday drives with walks.

[grumpybastard]

Im determined to drag my household kicking and screaming into an active lifestyle, even if it kills them first :)

Catherine is happy watching TV, Connor is happy playing computer, Caitlin who's 4 informs me she doesn't like walking and Meg who's 18 months i'm sure would tell me something similar if she could form a sentence.

Last year it was bike rides which worked well but with 2 little ones now this isn't achieved easily any more.

Now this is where the prerequisites start and it all gets a bit tricky-

There needs to be a walk at the destination, which is either pusher friendly or short enough that i can carry Meg.

There needs to be a purpose to the walk ie: view, waterfall, tree etc.

The walk needs to be isolated enough that i can take puppy along 9 weeks old, as she hasn't had her final booster shots it cant be where other dogs often walk.

We have done Steavenson Falls nears Marysville and the Ada tree (which Angus suggested) and they have been great.

Also a bit of light 4x4 is a bonus for me :)

Please help !!!!

[EchiDna]

werribee gorge (lerderderg state park)

you will get your bit of 4x4 action and plenty of swimming holes along the river...

a fair drive from the Eastern side of town though...

[MacMan]

There's a waterfall at the Northern end of Mt Disappointment SF - a short walk, but a walk none the less.

Some nice rainforesty type stuff near Healesville - I think it's Mt Margaret, but I'll have to check. The walking trail wanders through some really pretty forest. No major landmarks, but lots of birds and bugs. Then you can pull back to Healesville for something hot. There's a lookout if you walk the other way. I'll track down the details for you.

[grumpybastard]

werribee gorge (lerderderg state park)

you will get your bit of 4x4 action and plenty of swimming holes along the river...

a fair drive from the Eastern side of town though...

Yep this looks like a go'er i've never been out that way before! What do you recommend?

Flickr is great for getting idea what a place is like (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Lerderderg+State+Park&page=1)

[grumpybastard]

There's a waterfall at the Northern end of Mt Disappointment SF - a short walk, but a walk none the less.

Some nice rainforesty type stuff near Healesville - I think it's Mt Margaret, but I'll have to check. The walking trail wanders through some really pretty forest. No major landmarks, but lots of birds and bugs. Then you can pull back to Healesville for something hot. There's a lookout if you walk the other way. I'll track down the details for you.

Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated!

[waynep]

There are a few walks in Bunyip State Park

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=76

Hmmm. must do some of them one day ..... let me know if you are interested we might come too ;) :D

Oops ..dogs not allowed oh well ...

[grumpybastard]

There are a few walks in Bunyip State Park

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=76

Hmmm. must do some of them one day ..... let me know if you are interested we might come too ;) :D

Oops ..dogs not allowed oh well ...

Trust me you wouldn't want to do that :)

Because i bet you're thinking a nice quiet walk through the forest would be pleasant .... when in reality it would be similar to stroll straight through hell :) (except hell would be probably quieter and not include "my feet hurt" "can you carry me?" "are we there yet?" "he looked at me" "im hungry" etc

I really do love my kids, they generally are really quite nice ...... when asleep :)

[EchiDna]

Yep this looks like a go'er i've never been out that way before! What do you recommend?

Flickr is great for getting idea what a place is like (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Lerderderg+State+Park&page=1)

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=130


I've walked most of the tracks around there and the distances are not too bad for kids (depends on your kids I guess!)...

the track leading to the tunnel and the old mine sluice is interesting - ate a few freshwater crays there one year, damn tasty!! (protected species now)...

[LandyAndy]

Hi Grumpy
Back a few years ago we went to Melbourne for Debs Bros wedding.
Deb dropped Lindsay and I off for a ride on PuffingBilly.She met us at GemBrook lots of nice parks etc.
The Dandenongs were great,but spent alot of the day in nursuries,Tasslarrs is awesome when its Tulip time
Mornington peninsular was nice.
Ocean RD lots of top spots along the coast.
Andrew

[Vern]

Yeah plenty of walks on the Peninsula, bush rangers bay, cape shank, quarantine station, greens bush, beach walks, etc... only an hour away from Boronia to.

[feral]

Just a quick trip down the hwy...

Point Nepean has historical fortifications to explore, such as tunnels and gun placements, as well as coastal woodland and seascapes. Plenty enough to keep the kids happy and easy going. Take the bikes too.

Cheers.

[PCH]

Just outside Marysville along Lady Talbot Drive you can do some short walks to a number of waterfalls.

After you finish these falls then head on up into the forest for some 4WDing in the Marysville/Rubicon area.

Chris

[hiline]

Just outside Marysville along Lady Talbot Drive you can do some short walks to a number of waterfalls.

After you finish these falls then head on up into the forest for some 4WDing in the Marysville/Rubicon area.

Chris


some great spots around that area Chris :D

[grumpybastard]

Just outside Marysville along Lady Talbot Drive you can do some short walks to a number of waterfalls.

After you finish these falls then head on up into the forest for some 4WDing in the Marysville/Rubicon area.

Chris

More Suggestions Please...

Not wrong we headed up there yesterday (in the rain)

Pics Here (http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/albums/MARR-72QEX6)

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QEZ3/$File/MARR-72QEZ3.jpg

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QF2A/$File/MARR-72QF2A.jpg

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QF4B/$File/MARR-72QF4B.jpg

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QF5F/$File/MARR-72QF5F.jpg

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QF5C/$File/MARR-72QF5C.jpg

[mns488]

great shots, especially the last one:)

[waynep]

great shots, especially the last one:)

...that looks like exhaust smoke from a LR diesel

[grumpybastard]

...that looks like exhaust smoke from a LR diesel

More likely the steam rising from a cooked LR diesel due to a head gasket failure :)

And this one is a LR diesel going fast

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[PeterM]

Love that one.

[hiline]

More likely the steam rising from a cooked LR diesel due to a head gasket failure :)

And this one is a LR diesel going fast

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


that really plays havoc on my eyes :eek:

cool pic though

[Ken]

More likely the steam rising from a cooked LR diesel due to a head gasket failure :)

And this one is a LR diesel going fast

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-72QEYT/$File/MARR-72QEYT.jpg

That is one cool photo am saving it for later

[grumpybastard]

That is one cool photo am saving it for later

The best part is it was taken by mistake by Cath (she had the camera on the wrong setting)

And it was a V8 ..... we all know Diesels cant go that fast :)

[grumpybastard]

Can you get your hands on one of those bacpack kiddy carriers that were popular in the early 80's? Then you can go anywhere. Numpty took our 18mnth old daughter up Ayers Rock on his back

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n74/numpty_01/JennaPalmValley1985.jpg

Meggy the monster, is the most stubborn of all my kids... At the moment she wants to walk like everyone else and not be carried. She walks, falls over, gets up and walks again, even when she broke her leg (cast has been off for 2 weeks now) she still insisted on walking.

But a great thought tho, i'll keep an eye out on ebay, it sure doesnt hurt to try

BTW: when i looked at the photo closely i noticed what was being walked over...... that gave me the willies

[loanrangie]

Mt St Leonards in Toolangi, dirt road leading up to a carpark then i good slight uphill to a lookout tower that gives you a great view over the yarra valley, will also lead you into murrundindi where there are some good scenic tracks.
Also in Marysville on the way to lake mountain is the turnoff to big river rd, lots of good picnic and camping spots before the rd turns narrow and rocky then downhill and out near Eildon township.