Mixed Naturist Walk at Deep Creek Chintin
About this event
This event is now fully booked with 34 walkers registered as at 12 noon Friday 19th Jan, and bookings have now closed.
The next naturist hike is scheduled for Sun 18th Feb to Carrolls Spring and the Upper Werribee River. We are meeting in Ballan.
Also there are also two naturist beach days scheduled in early February.
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A medium (sometimes hard) grade naturist walk through a remote and spectacular gorge north of Melbourne following along the banks of a significant creek. We will stop for a relaxed lunch and swimming breaks at some pleasant waterholes.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A medium to hard grade 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. There are 4 creek crossings where we will use wooden poles to assist us. 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. This spot is 20 minutes (18 km) from Wallan.
BOOKING: Preferably by Wednesday 17th January. However these events are often booked out a week in advance. So if you'd like to come along, book early. It's much easier to cancel if you can't come, than be waiting on a Waitlist.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am for a morning coffee and catch up at Open House Cafe, Shop 4/51 High St, Wallan. Hopefully there is enough parking in front of the shop. If not you can park across the road in the carpark for the reserve. The cafe is quite large and offers a good breakfast menu. Arrive early if you'd like some, so that you have time to enjoy it.
10.45am. The day's briefing and car pooling arrangements outside the shop. From the cafe to the start of the walk is 18km which will take 20 mins to drive. The exact location in Chintin will be emailed to attendees 2 days before the event.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 646 grid A10 | VicRoads map 60 grid H8 and map 638 grid D8 | Google map: maps.app.goo.gl/F1H8ss7jrN4vGD4n9
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 60 km, 1 hour.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: There is no suitable public transport to our meeting place on Sunday mornings. Please contact the leader Russell at least 3 days before the event so that we can arrange a lift from Melbourne for you. You can email Russell on LeaderRussellW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com Transport back to Melbourne should be no problem as many cars are coming back at various times.
AFTER-WALK REFRESHMENTS: For those who would like some cool drinks, coffee or snacks after the walk we will be returning to a Wallan cafe, Vento Cafe Bar & Restaurant. It's in the Shopping Centre at 81 - 89 High St Wallan. It's on the southern end (Melbourne end) of the shopping Centre, and on your right hand side as you enter the main doors of the Shopping Centre. If you're in the mood you can stay on for dinner.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunscreen, hat, dark glasses, comfortable walking boots/shoes, towel to dry off after swimming/paddling. Shorts or similar could 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 the weather is 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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