BWV FedWalks Grampians weekend

Participation in the annual Federation Walks event is one of the benefits of our membership of Bushwalking Victoria. Bookings for the Federation Walks weekend based in The Grampians on 10-12 October are now open and are likely to close in late August.  

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: 23 different walks are available. The walks range from Easy 2 km to Hard 18 km (with significant climbing).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The FedWalks weekend happens in a different part of Victoria each year - this year it will be in The Grampians. Detailed maps and descriptions of all the walks on offer are available - see Walks Program on the Fedwalks website for details. 

The Grampians are a series of five spectacular sandstone ridges running north to south with steep and craggy slopes on the eastern side and gentler slopes to the west. They are the result of earth movements lifting and tilting the hard sandstones to create an impressive landscape of peaks and valleys. There are lookouts with stunning panoramic views as well as a number of impressive waterfalls.

Many thanks to the volunteers for taking on responsibility for organising this FedWalks program: Grampians Bushwalking Club and the Boroondara Bushwalkers Club.

BOOKING: 31 August, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out! This event is open to members of all clubs affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria. The steps for booking are:

• Check out the BWV Walks Program to decide which walk(s) you would like to do.
• Click the TryBooking link, select the walks you wish to do on Saturday, and on Sunday, select the Saturday Night Dinner option if you wish, and pay the Registration Fee.
• Select Get Tickets on this Nomads events listing, so we know who is attending, to help with coordination.
• IMPORTANT: You must book, select the walks you wish to do, and pay $20 per walk ASAP. A ticket with The Nomads is not sufficient to grant you access to the weekend!

Unsure if you've already booked with The Nomads? Click View my bookings.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

• Summary of Walks: See Summary of 2025 Grampians FedWalks.
• FedWalks website: Detailed information is available on fedwalks.org.au.
• Overview Map: See FedWalks 2025 Overview Map (PDF, 13.5 MB).

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Register at the Event Hub (Centenary Hall, 115 Grampians Rd) to receive your information pack, and to check for any late changes to the walks program or start times.

• Friday Registration (optional): 3pm-6pm
• Saturday - Registration from 7:45am
• Sunday - Registration from 8am

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/t5vBUMcd72Qf63gB7. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 253 km, allow 3 to 4 hours to drive from central Melbourne. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport available. When booking, please indicate if you need, or can offer, a ride.

COST:

• The minimum cost is $20 per person per walk, payable to FedWalks, which includes participation in your selected Saturday and Sunday walk.
• Up to 8 camping spots are available for a small charge at a Nomads member's property in Halls Gap, close to the FedWalks hub.
• The optional Saturday night dinner costs $45, but there are limited spaces available. The Nomads will organise a group booking at a venue in Halls Gap for dinner on Saturday night, but you're welcome to instead book for the official FedWalks dinner.

ACCOMMODATION: There is space for up to 8 people to camp at a Nomads member's property in Halls Gap (a few minutes walk from the Centenary Hall hub). Alternatively, you can arrange your own accommodation in the area. 

FOOD: BYO breakfasts. For your walks, you will generally need to carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. Afternoon tea will be provided at the end of each walk. You can book and pay for a Saturday evening meal ($45) when you book with FedWalks for the weekend. The Nomads will organise a group booking for Saturday dinner in Halls Gap.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Be sure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof layers. The weather in The Grampians can be quite changeable, though is generally warmer and drier than in Melbourne.

LEADER: The walks will be organised by different leaders from the FedWalks team. For queries about participating in activities with other Nomads over the weekend, email Alan D. on LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

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