While this listing of walks is up-to-date at time of publishing, it is sometimes necessary to cancel or change a planned walk for reasons such as leader unavailability, closed roads or poor weather. It is also Boots N’ All policy that a minimum of 2 persons of the same gender (this can include the leader) will need to register before the walk can go ahead. This year, our Family Fun Walks have been rebadged Walk this Way and have been merged into the main calendar. Those walks are on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm unless otherwise mentioned, and easy to get to. All are manageable for families with young children, although only some are pram-friendly.
Note: 3 corrections made in late December after 2024 calendar was launched – Visuals Evening is 27 Jul, not 22 Jul, and Mt. Barrow South now Oct 5, not 30 Sept. See also new date for Frome Falls, and cancellation of Cathedral Mt. camping.
2024 Walks Calendar – Click here for printable version
Se Keep an eye on the printable version during the year, as we sometimes need to update and change plans!
| Date | Location | Description | Rating | Contact Leader |
| Dec 27 2023 (Wednesday) | Western Creek Track | Work off that Christmas Cheer with a visit to the wildflowers and alpine wilderness of the Central Plateau. Head past rugged crags to the very rustic Whiteley’s Hut. Extensive views from the dramatic escarpments of the Tiers. | Medium E S | Philip Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
| Jan 6 2024 | Bastion Bluff | Up Syds Track from Western Creek, and south to a high point with spectacular views over the upper Meander Valley. | Medium + B E L M S | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
| Jan 13 | Frome Falls | Visit these little-known falls SE of Moorina, and close to another part of the historic Blue Tiers tin mining area. Note: date changed from 10th Feb. | Medium D | Peter Davies 0414 516 268 |
(cancelled due to leader injury) | 0429 387 777 | |||
| Jan 17 (Wed.) | at Freycinet | Sleepy Bay to Mt. Amos. Including Mts Parsons, Baudin, Dove. (yes, a rare midweek walk – summer holidays!) (postponed due to poor forecast) | Hard B C D L S | Kent Lillico 0428 451 528 |
| Jan 27 | McDowall Hill | Explore a hill with views over the many lakes and fishing spots south of Lake Augusta. | Medium E | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
| Feb 4 | Cataract Gorge | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk – always lots for children to explore, and a couple of fun playgrounds | Easy – Family | Daniel Hutchison 0457 765 907 |
| Feb 10 | Mt Housetop & Mt Riana | (Frome Falls walk moved to 13th Jan.) Two peakbagger points above beautiful countryside south of Penguin – short and steep, so very do-able. | Easy-Medium S | Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
| Feb 24 | Cathcart Bluff | Follow the escarpment from the top of Poatina Hwy, then through forest to a peak near Great Lake overlooking Poatina. Views ++ | Medium B C E S | Phil Andrew 0408 014 757 |
| Mar 3 | Hoblers Bridge Reserve | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk – trails along the North Esk River Walkers are invited to participate in Clean Up Australia Day | Easy – Family | Daniel Hutchison 0457 765 907 |
| Mar 9-11 L.Weekend | Walled Mountain (camping) | Rising above the Labyrinth in the Pine Valley area in the heart of the spectacular WHA. Logistics of ferry trip means that you will need to express interest by 29th Feb. to confirm that trip can go ahead. | Medium D S L E | Hannah Waterhouse 0427 026 233 |
| Mar 23 | Mt Murchison circuit | Prominent peak dominating the skyline west of the World Heritage area. A spectacular alpine wilderness walk! | Medium-hard B C D E L S | Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
| Mar 30 | Easter weekend 29 Mar to 1 April then school term break 13 to 28 April | |||
| Apr 13 | Rattler Range | Explore beautiful northeast creeks and forest as we traverse the southern part of this range near Ralphs Falls. | Medium D M S | Phil Andrew 0408 014 757 |
| Apr 27 | Fagus Walk | Experience the unique beauty of the “fagus” in full autumn colour, | Medium + | Philip Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
| May 11 | Mt. Beecroft | South-west from the Vale of Belvoir, with spectacular views to Cradle Mt. Return via Rocky Mountain. | D E S M | Grace Hillman 0490 840 866 |
| May 25 & 26 | Coast to Coast | Join in this year’s version of the Coast to Coast challenge. See Coast to Coast Challenge for details. | Your choice of difficulty | |
| May 25 | Point Vision | Instead of visiting Lake Lucy Long, the walk will be Point Vision, a circuit walk from Bakers Beach with great coastal views. Note: destination changed due to deer culling closure of central plateau for full month of May | Medium L | John Tabor 0475 566 389 |
| Jun 2 | West Tamar Circuit | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk – the Tailrace park and playground have some great tracks to stretch the legs. | Easy – Family | Daniel Hutchison 0457 765 907 |
| Jun 8 L.Weekend | Destination TBC | |||
| Jun 22 | Duck Reach and Gorge Bushland | Explore the extensive bushland tracks and unexpected views right within our city limits. | Easy-Medium S | John Potts 0418 576 011 |
| school term break | ||||
| Jul 13 | Bastion Cascades | Explore the forests and spectacular waterfalls. Circuit includes Hidden Falls and the “Stone Hut” | Medium S | Phil Dawson email pidasms@gmail.com or ph. 6382 3561 after 6:30 pm |
| Jul 27 | Visuals Evening | Past glories, future challenges – a pleasant evening of photos, videos, adventure stories and interesting people | Very easy & relaxing! | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
| Aug 10 | Blythe River mines | This river runs north to the coast at Heybridge from wetlands south of Valentines Pk. Old mines are among its secrets! | Easy-Medium D | Darren Wunder 0438 557 046 |
| Aug 24 | ||||
| Sept 7 | Minnow Falls at Mt. Roland | A different take on a beautiful and much loved landmark. Wonderful views. | Medium CEL | Kent Lillico 0428 451 528 |
| Sept 8 | Punchbowl Reserve Circuit | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk – a bushland setting with children’s play space, bushland walking trails and a duck pond. | Easy – Family | Daniel Hutchison 0457 765 907 |
| Sept 21 | Destination TBC | |||
| Oct 5 | Mt Barrow South | Mt. Barrow has a plateau that extends to the south from the summit area. Rumour has it that the wombats have a yellowish tinge! | Easy-Medium S | Basil Tkaczuk 6331 1155 |
| school term break | ||||
| Oct 6 (Sun.) | Tamar Island | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk Sunday pm – peaceful wetlands area on the very edge of the city – plenty of bird life to observe. | Easy – Family | John Potts 0418 576011 |
| Oct 19 | Destination TBC | |||
| Nov 2 L.Weekend | Destination TBC | |||
| Nov 8 (Fri.) | Planning | Meeting (perhaps virtual) to plan 2024 walks program | ||
| Nov 10 | Swan Point | “Walk this Way” Family Fun Walk – Explore the Swan Point part of the track network from Gravelly Beach to Supply River. | Easy – Family | Daniel Hutchison 0457 765 907 |
| Nov 23 | Mt Pillinger | A Boots N’ All favourite from bygone years – magnificent views to Mt Ossa and the Pelion mountains. | Medium D S L E | Nik Sands 0429 387 777 |
| Dec 7 | Copper Cove | Baker’s Beach area. Coastal heights and heathlands to lovely secluded beach suitable for swimming, fishing etc. | Easy-Medium | Grace Hillman 0490 840 866 |
| School Christmas holidays | ||||
| Dec 27 (Friday) | TBA | We usually aim for the wide-open spaces and wildflowers of the alpine plateaux to walk off the Christmas cheer. | Medium |
Key to Walks Ratings:
B Boulder field – walkers need to be able to confidently step from rock to rock.
C Climbing sections using rocks and vegetation as hand holds.
D Drive distance requires early departure – usually 7:30 am
E Exposed alpine conditions – can be dangerous in poor weather if not fully equipped – see below.
L A long day’s walk – in excess of 3 hours each way.
M Marshy or muddy sections – be prepared to walk with wet feet.
S Steep incline for at least part of the way
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Bush walking can involve an element of danger. All who participate in Boots’n’All activities do so at their own risk. Intending walkers new to Boots N’ All must contact the leader personally unless the walk is rated “Easy” or “Family”.