International Mountain Day 2 Mt Buninyong
WALK TITLE: Mt Buninyong / Bonan Yuang
DATE: Sunday 7/12/2025
TIME:9.15 for 9.30 start
LOCATION: Details will emailed to registered walkers prior to the event. Approximate location Here.
REGISTRATION: Registrations are essential before noon on 5/12/2025. See booking link below.
WALK LEADER: Tim Bach (E: president@gdt.org.au, M: 0409 232 572)
DESCRIPTION: Starting and finishing in the Buninyong township this delightful walk starts in the historic part of the town, passes through the Botanic Gardens, crosses the Midland Highway and ascends Mt Buninyong to a height of 745 meters via Zig Zag Summit track. Mt Buninyong is a significant site for the Wathaurong People and is a spectacular scoria volcanic cone with mature messmate forest surrounding the summit .The return route descends through the Union Jack Reserve, a historic gold mining precinct and along the Neil McCracken Memorial Walk named after a GDTA life member. Good cafes at the start or finish of the walk will provide ample opportunity for refreshments.
DIFFICULTY: The total distance is about 12 km and the walk is rated medium. The tracks are good but a 375 meter gain may test some.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: If you are ill on the day of the walk, please stay at home. Please call or text the walk leader if you are unable to attend on the day.
DOGS: Dogs on a lead are allowed on this walk Refer to GDTA dog policy.
GUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free to GDTA members and members of affiliated BWV clubs. The walk is also open to non-members.For non-members, a $10 fee is payable for insurance cover under the Bushwalking Victoria insurance policy. Please note that children under 5 years cannot be covered by this policy.
BRING: It is recommended, you carry a personal first aid kit, your own medication, water bottles, sun screen and personal hiking gear (sun glasses, walking sticks, small pack, etc). Wear clothing appropriate for the predicted weather conditions on the day. Bring light refreshments for breaks
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential at https://www.gdt.org.au/events/international-mountain-day-2-2
You may cancel your booking by returning to the same page and clicking the cancel button. This will free up a space for other walkers. If the walk is full, you can elect to be put on the waiting list. You will be emailed if a space becomes available. You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to the next on the list.
If you have registered for a GDTA walk within the past 6 months, you can log in to your account Here
