Category Archives: Walks

It’s orchid time…and that’s not all

Posted on 14 September, 2026 by fobif

Spring! And it’s time to go and have a look around. In particular, orchids are coming out all over. A highlight: Castlemaine Spider Orchids are observable in the Monk area—specifically around the Monk itself, on the route of walk 3 … Continue reading →

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Fryers Ranges Walk: Sunday September 20

Posted on 14 September, 2026 by fobif

It is springtime and walkers will enjoy the forest and wildflowers of this area on this walk. We will explore the eastern slopes of the Fryers Ranges in the region of the Kangaroo Tracks, Upper and Lower and reach the … Continue reading →

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Report on Kalimna walk Sunday 16th August

Posted on 17 August, 2026 by fobif

It seemed that everyone who turned up for our FOBIF walk today commented on how beautiful the day was – glorious Central Victorian sunshine and a BOM promise of 17O. So it was a happy crowd who gathered in Kalimna … Continue reading →

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Second report on the Tarilta Creek walk, 21 July 2026

Posted on 27 July, 2026 by fobif

Chris Green has sent a report on FOBIF’s Tarilta Creek walk. We thought we would post this as well as the previous Tarilta Creek report especially as Chris has included some terrific photos. A Foray into Tarilta Creek Eight intrepid … Continue reading →

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Short walk on Mt Tarrengower (or Dharrang Gawa) report by Liz Martin

Posted on 20 July, 2026 by fobif

A large group set out from the side of Mt Tarrengower on a chilly, but sunny day yesterday for FOBIF’s annual ‘short walk’. Bernard and Deirdre Slattery led the walk ably assisted by our experts, including Christine Henderson on geology, Frances Cincotta … Continue reading →

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