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  • Briggs Bluff via Beehive Falls

    If you would like to join us, please notify Hugh on 0428621798 by 8pm on Thursday 12th March to register your interest and to receive departure times and locations or further information. Walk Details Acknowledged by many as one of the best walks in the Grampians. Please note that the walk is graded as Hard.  The walk starts with an easy 1.4 kms to Beehive Falls.  The waterfall is still flowing and there is a nice cool pool at its base.  The walk from the falls alternates between mild gradients and short, steep sections.  The summit of Briggs Bluff is not precise but the views at the top are amazing.  Take care as it is a bit exposed. Grade:  Hard, Grade 4.  Some parts of the track are not well defined. Distance: 12.4 kms. Elevation Gain (m):  500 Duration:  6 hours Requirements: Usual day hiking gear, water, lunch.  Don't skimp on water - recommend at least 2 litres.  Electrolytes are also recommended if the weather is hot.

  • General Meeting

    SES Hall 33 Sloane Street, Stawell, VIC, Australia

  • General Meeting

    SES Hall 33 Sloane Street, Stawell, VIC, Australia

  • General Meeting

    SES Hall 33 Sloane Street, Stawell, VIC, Australia

  • Mt Gorrin with navigation

    Booking contact: leader name: Julie Andrew Ph: 0407561135 Deadline: 8 pm thursday, 4 june 2026 Walk Details: In Langhi Ghiran state park, starting from the western side we will climb the steep fire trail to the saddle between Mt Gorrin and Mt Langhi Ghiran. We may take a detour to visit hidden lagoon depending on weather. Back at the saddle, we will navigate off track to the summit of Mt Gorrin and then navigate down the southern slopes avoiding the large rock faces to reach the aboriginal rock art site at the base then return to vehicles by walking trail and fire trail. Note part of the walk is off track. Learn to read a topographic map and navigate using map and compass. Build your confidence with being in the bush and ability to lead walks. The following may be covered  Map legend  Contour lines and their interpretation  Grid references  Map scales, distance  The compass  Setting (orienting) the map  Following a bearing using a baseplate compass  Plotting a compass course from the map using a baseplate compass. Grade: medium Distance(km): 7-8 Elevation(m): 360 Duration (estimated walking hrs): 4-6 Requirements: Compass (if you have one), 1:25000 topographic map – Buangor Pen, notepad Lunch, snacks, water Sturdy boots, hat, gaiters, raincoat, overpants