Walking Groups
We have 2 Walking Groups
WRAG Walking Group – Tuesdays
An orienteering-type walking challenge. Find the best route. Walk & talk.
This will help keep your whole body in good shape!
This is one of WRAG’s most popular groups.
NOTE: Starting locations can be obtained from the Convenor, or from Erica, and will be handed out each month.
WRAG TUESDAY WALKING GROUP SCHEDULE NOVEMBER – JANUARY 2019/20
- You will be given a map with 25 control points marked. Your challenge is to find the best route to complete the walk before 11 am. We have more than 20 different maps, and use different start locations each week.
- Skills to be learnt include finding the shortest route which gives you the best score.
- Come and enjoy the company of a friendly group of people, followed by an optional morning tea afterwards at selected locations.
- ON DAYS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE OR ADVERSE WEATHER, MEET AT THE START LOCATION. IF THE EVENT IS CALLED OFF WE WILL ADJOURN FOR OUR USUAL COFFEE AND CHAT NEARBY
| January | 31 | Essex Heights Reserve – Outlook Rd | Mnt Waverley | Waverley Woods | 61 B10 | Peter |
| 7 | Sandgate Ave near Janice Rd | Glen Waverley | Glen Waverley Sth | 70 K 5 | Joy | |
| 14 | Flamingo Dr north of Renou Rd | Wantirna South | Cathies Creek | 63 F12 | Peter | |
| 21 | Paulette Court north of Sandgate Road | Blackburn South | Blackburn South | 61 J 3 | Bill S. | |
| 28 | Wellington Reserve off Mackie Rd | Mulgrave | Waverley Gardens | 80 C 3 | Bill L. |
| Date | Start and Finish Location | Suburb | Map Name | Melways | Course
Setter |
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| February | 4 | Ondine Dve near Harlaw Ct | Wheelers Hill | Wheelers Hill | 71 E 12 | Graham |
| 11 | Segarta Cct near the entrance to Segarta Reserve | Ferntree Gully | Knox Fields | 73 H 6 | Rona | |
| 18 | Highview Gve north of Dorothy St | Burwood East | Burwood East Kmart | 61 J 7 | Bill S. | |
| 25 | Liberty Ave Reserve, Liberty Ave | Rowville | Wellington Village | 82 A 4 | Stan | |
| March | 3 | Capital Reserve, Capital Ave | Glen Waverley | Camelot Rise | 62 G 12 | Rona |
| 10 | Fairland Ave near Tullius Ave | Oakleigh East | Oakleigh East | 70 C 8 | Joy | |
| 17 | Kiewa St near Arthur St | Ashwood | Ashwood | 61 A 9 | Bill L. | |
| 24 | Flamingo Dr near Renou Rd | Wantirna South | Cathies Creek | 63 F12 | Peter | |
| 31 | Glen Waverley Nth Reserve off Chesterville Rd | Glen Waverley | Tally Ho | 62 B11 | Roel | |
| April | 7
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Sesame St near Lawrence Rd | Mount Waverley | Highbury Hill | 61 H 10 | Joy |
| 14 | McLaren St near McLochlan St | Mount Waverley | Mount Waverley | 70 A 2 | Peter | |
| 21 | Lola St near Hansworth St | Mulgrave | Waverley Gardens | 80 E 4 | Bill L. | |
| 28 | Jacaranda Rd near Banksia Ct | Wheelers Hill | Brandon Park | 71 D 9 | Graham | |
Contact Bill Sparrius re fixture queries
0419 148 407
billsparrius@gmail.com
Each street walk commences at 10 am and finishes at 11 am at a specified location in and around the flatter areas of Monash every Tuesday.
contact Erica 0421 911 321
Jells Park Walk &/or Coffee & Chat Group
This group meets at 9.30am on the second Wednesday of the month at Car Park 4 in Jells Park. (Enter from Waverley Road.)
After walking for about one hour, we stop for a morning tea picnic (BYO) and a chat. You are welcome to join us for either the walk, or the morning tea picnic, or both.
New walkers welcome
Contact the Convenors: Norma & Jim Ramm 0432 584 442