Lerderderg Gorge from Mackenzies Flat

A challenging walk through some less visited parts of Lerderderg Gorge. 16km and vertical climb of 800M with some steep sections.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium to hard, 16.3km circuit walk, climbing up and down 800M. This includes some river crossings that require stepping across stones in the river.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:

This hike has some excellent rewards. Great views towards Port Philip Bay, and of the Lerderderg Gorge. Also a remote location to commune with nature.

Passing Grahams Dam we split off to the Spur track. That takes us onto the Long Point Track which is quite steep. That takes us onto the Blackwood Ranges Track and back onto the Lerderderg Gorge.

Of interest is the Long Point diversion dam to re-direct water to the Merimu resevoir. Built in 1977.  We will aim to have lunch there.

There are no shops or anything on the way. Bring a picnic lunch.

The route is on a track, but can be rocky and steep at times.  We will have afternoon tea in Bachus Marsh after the walk.

BOOKING: By Friday 11th December. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9am at the Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area. If you catch a train to Bachus Marsh I can pick you up there. 

MAP REFERENCE: Google map https://maps.app.goo.gl/kApfGwEmmvaDatgZ9. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 65 km, approximately 1 hour to drive. Travel via the Western Highway M8.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no public transport to the start, but if you would like to be collected from Bachus Marsh Station, contact leaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com.

FOOD: Bring lunch, and also at least 1 litre of water. There are no shops on the way.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sturdy, comfortable walking footwear and dress according to the weather forecast. I will assess the weather and cancel if it is too hot.

LEADER: Roger H. | RogerH. | Email LeaderRogerH@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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