U3A Easy Bushwalk: June 4: Mt Major
Directions: 39km via Midland Hwy (some road works?) OR 44km via Benalla/Tocumwal Rd., Dookie Devenish and Major Plains Roads. Both options include approximately 1km of gravel road.
Toilet stop at Dookie University Campus – approx. 2km from start of walk *No toilets on Mt Major.
The walk begins from the southern side of Mt Major – a short distance along Mt Major TV Tower Road. Park along both sides of the road at the entrance to the walk - a small, unlocked gate.
The Walk: Approx 2-2 ½ km. each way. Mainly gently sloping, wide sealed road, with short sections of a steeper gradient. Along the way, great views to the South, East, North and South and at the summit, a 360-degree view!
We will have lunch up there as there is seating available.
Option: Afternoon tea at the University Campus café.
Time: We leave Benalla car park at 9.30. Bring lunch, drink, etc. Ride sharing cost: $5.
Contact: Bev Thornell: 0447193244
U3A Easy Bushwalk: July 2 : Glenrowan - Orienteering
Previous Orienteering days have proved popular, so July’s Easy Walk will provide another chance to test your powers of observation and discovery as you find answers to 20 questions about Glenrowan.
Time: Meet at the usual place at 9.15, for a 9.30 start. Don’t forget to bring lunch, drink, etc. Ride sharing cost: $5.
Contact: Bev Thornell: 0447193244
Directions: 39km via Midland Hwy (some road works?) OR 44km via Benalla/Tocumwal Rd., Dookie Devenish and Major Plains Roads. Both options include approximately 1km of gravel road.
Toilet stop at Dookie University Campus – approx. 2km from start of walk *No toilets on Mt Major.
The walk begins from the southern side of Mt Major – a short distance along Mt Major TV Tower Road. Park along both sides of the road at the entrance to the walk - a small, unlocked gate.
The Walk: Approx 2-2 ½ km. each way. Mainly gently sloping, wide sealed road, with short sections of a steeper gradient. Along the way, great views to the South, East, North and South and at the summit, a 360-degree view!
We will have lunch up there as there is seating available.
Option: Afternoon tea at the University Campus café.
Time: We leave Benalla car park at 9.30. Bring lunch, drink, etc. Ride sharing cost: $5.
Contact: Bev Thornell: 0447193244
U3A Easy Bushwalk: July 2 : Glenrowan - Orienteering
Previous Orienteering days have proved popular, so July’s Easy Walk will provide another chance to test your powers of observation and discovery as you find answers to 20 questions about Glenrowan.
Time: Meet at the usual place at 9.15, for a 9.30 start. Don’t forget to bring lunch, drink, etc. Ride sharing cost: $5.
Contact: Bev Thornell: 0447193244
