An easy to medium naturist walk through a remote, spectacular gorge north of Melbourne. We will stop for a relaxed lunch and swimming breaks at some great waterholes.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: An easy to medium walk including a couple of moderate climbs. It is approximately 6 km in length. For quite a bit of the walk there is a small track through the gorge. At other times we are stepping across bluestone river rocks. The walk to the top of the valley is a rarely used 4WD track and along the top of the escarpment is quite a nice kangaroo pad. Approximately 3 hours walking time plus 1.25 hrs lunch and swim stops.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is for naturists. Stroll down to the valley of Deep Creek and view the spectacular rock walls along the side of this valley. It is in an unexpectedly remote area of the countryside and appears not to have been visited by anyone for a very long time. The waterholes are wonderful, deep with crystal clear water and they appear to last well until the end of summer! Deep Creek is one of the main tributaries to the Maribyrnong River. Along the river course are beautifully large and shady river red gums. Enjoy the atmosphere in this relatively unknown ravine. A good chance you'll see a kangaroo or two as well. Back at the cars by 4pm approx. The cars will be parked in Kennedy's Lane, close to Chintin Rd, Chintin. This spot is 20 minutes (18 km) from Wallan.
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NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220320: Walk at Deep Creek, Chintin.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am for morning coffee and catch up at Pretty Sally Bakehouse, 84 High St, Wallan (mask & double vaxxed required to enter). This is the single storey brick building next to Hogan's Hotel (and is on the Melbourne side of the hotel). Entry to the carpark behind the Bakehouse, is between Hogan's Hotel and the Bakehouse.
10.40am in the rear carpark for the day's briefing and car transport arrangements. If you'd like something to eat at the bakehouse you will need to arrive well before 10.00am. The cafe only seats about 40 people and when we all arrive the service will be very slow.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 646 grid A10 | VicRoads map 60 grid H8 and map 638 grid D8 | Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/eUm6vi6G5kUaUdq86
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 60 km, 1 hour.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: At this stage I can't find any suitable public transport arriving in time on Sunday morning. We may be able to arrange a lift for you from a train station in the Metro area. Please email Russell on LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you would like a lift. Transport back to Melbourne should be no problem as many cars are coming back at various times.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask (& double vaxxed to enter the bakehouse). Sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, comfortable walking boots/shoes, towel to dry off after swimming/paddling. Shorts etc. will be required when we walk from the cars 1/2 km to the gorge.
FOOD: Carry lunch and snacks. Most people take at least 600ml to 1 litre of water, though some people need more, especially if hot.
COST: Nomads financial members free, non-financial members $5.
LEADER: Russell W. | Email LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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