Fri 12 - Sun 14 Mar - Intro Trip , Otways - hiking mtb surf

The biggest trip of the year to introduce everyone to the outdoors.
We will be roughing it by camping, no showers, and pit toilets.

The cost of the trip are as follows
Beginners: $60
Leaders: $30
Drivers: $10
Leader/Drivers: Free

This includes

Sun 14 Mar - Beginners Orienteering , Woodlands Park - orienteering

An orienteering event suitable for beginners close to Melbourne at Woodlands Historic Park overlooking Melbourne Airport. This park has gently rolling hills and very open forest so it is a very good area to practice navigation if you haven't done it before.

There are 3 different length courses for joggers and one for walkers.

Mon 15 Mar - Wildlife Walk - koalas, roos, owls + possums , Warrandyte - hiking social

After a pizza dinner as the sun sets we will do two short walks looking for wildlife in two different parts of the Warrandyte State Park on the Yarra River about 20 kilometres east of Melbourne.

First stop will be Pound Bend where we usually see koalas, kangaroos, possums and owls.

Second stop will be

Wed 17 Mar - Heat Beads Hawkers Market , Queen Victoria Market - social

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Let your senses be stimulated as the sounds and smells of Asia rise and float over Melbourne once again with the highly anticipated return of Heat Beads Hawkers??? Market. Queen Victoria Market will glow in incandescent lantern light for three special evenings of street food ambience.

Thu 18 - Mon 22 Mar - Tassie Hiking Trip II , Tasmania - hiking

Take Friday off and come back Monday night tired & exhausted,
but well worth it with lots of gorgeous scenery on offer in beautiful Tasmania!

We're be exploring the gorgeous Maria Island, which shares the same ancient and beautiful coastline as the Bay of Fires and the Friendly Beaches, Wineglass Bay on

Thu 18 Mar - Microbrewery Showcase - Beer Tasting , Federation Square - social

Microbreweries from around Victoria will be on hand providing samples of their beers - typically there are over 20 breweries and 80 beers to choose from. Cost is $25 which includes 20 beer tastings (60mL each) and a food voucher redeemable on the night. The night is not about getting drunk but about trying new and interesting beers that are much better

Fri 19 - Sun 21 Mar - Beginners Climbing Trip , Mt Arapiles - climbing

Climbing weekend for beginners. We will be top roping at Mt Arapiles with the possibility of some easy multi-pitch climbing dependent upon availability of drivers and leaders. If not enough leaders/drivers sign up, preference will be given to new beginners who haven't been on climbing trips before.

We will leave Melbourne at

Sat 20 Mar - 6 Hour Rogaine suitable for beginners , Daylesford - hiking rogaining social

Rogaining is a fun, team based, navigation event. Learn how to navigate by map and compass while enjoying a bushwalk in the goldfields and mineral springs area around Daylesford. Entries are due by March 10th so contact me asap if you are interested. Entry for the rogaine costs $23 which includes heaps of delicious hot food after the event. Allow about

Sat 20 Mar - MTB , Westerfolds - mtb

This will be a xc ride on the singletrack around Westerfolds park, nothing super hilly so this would be fine for all levels, most of the trail is just tight singletrack. The gear room should be open for hiring of bikes, please ensure you have a suitable mountain bike for the ride. We'll aim to start riding at about midday.

Trip

Sat 20 Mar - The Docklands Flathead Festival , Docklands - social

Event runs from 15 - 21 March 2010

Main festival days: Sat & Sun 20-21 March

The Festival

On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st, bring your family and friends as the precinct comes alive with free entertainment and activities. There'll be an incredible interactive marine display,

Sun 21 Mar - Thai Culture and Food Festival , Federation Square - social

Wed 24 Mar - ROC Annual Pub Crawl , Melbourne and Surrounds - social

The semester has well and truly begun.
You've gone on the intro trip and met a bunch of cool people.

Its time to catch up, have a few beers, get to know other club members and the locations of some awesome pubs in Melbourne.

More Details to come

Thu 25 Mar - Aussie Rules Footy , MCG - social

Aussie Rules Football is one of the worlds most exciting sports and even though my team is playing crap at the moment it has been a long cricket season and I am desperate to see some footy again. This is the first match of the season and is going to be huge! We will meet at the MCG at 6:30pm. Game starts at 7:10 and finishes by 10pm. Entry cost is about

Fri 26 - Sun 28 Mar - Hiking , Wilsons Prom - hiking

An overnight hike at wilsons prom.

Sat 27 Mar - Bushwalk, Barbecue, Bandicoots & Bettongs , You Yangs - hiking social

We will start with an easy bushwalk around the You Yangs.

We will have a barbecue dinner in the evening then as the sun sets we will drive to Mount Rothwell sanctuary for a guided tour by torchlight to see the huge number of rare and endangered animals that roam free in this large protected area.

For

Sat 27 Mar - MTB Trip , Lake Mountain - mtb

A day trip to Lake Mountain to check out the new purpose built XC Mountain Bike Trails

Sun 28 Mar - Mt Cole Day Hike , Mt Cole - hiking

Contact organiser for more details.

Sun 28 Mar - Werribee Gorge , Bacchus Marsh -

Werribee Gorge's Falcon's Lookout cliff face offers an intense array of stellar lines all closely packed into a small and accessible location. There's sport routes and trad routes, tall and short lines, easy and way hard - basically something for everyone, which, coupled with its close proximity to Melbourne (45 mins drive), possibly explains the existence

Thu 01 - Mon 05 Apr - Easter Climbing Trip , Mt Arapiles - climbing

The biggest rock climbing trip of the year. 4 days of action packed climbing including a night at the squeeze boulder.

This trip is for everyone including beginners. There will be limited places based on the number of leaders and equipment.

- We will be camping at the pines campground.
-

Sun 04 Apr - Wombat MTB Crew Social Ride , Woodend - mtb

Wed 07 Apr - Vampire Movies , Astor Theatre, Windsor - social

Two movies, both about vampires, but poles apart in their approaches- Daybreakers and Twilight New Moon.

Daybreakers presents a world dominated by vampires struggling with the possibility that their food source - humans - may soon become extinct.

Twilight New Moon revolves around a human girl, torn apart

Thu 08 Apr - Flying Fox Walk , Yarra Bend - social

We will buy some pizza for dinner before heading to the site of the Grey Headed Flying Fox colony to eat while we wait for sunset. As it darkens the bats gain confidence to leave their roost and circle above the river in their thousands before heading out for the night feeding in suburban back yards.

Don't worry these aren't

Sat 10 Apr - Beginner MTB Trip , Lysty - mtb

Riding style will be cross country (XC). Gear room should definitely be
open for hiring of bikes, please ensure you have a suitable mountain bike
(not hybrid) for the ride.

Trip is also limited by the number of drivers which are able to transport
bikes.

*would

Sun 11 Apr - Caving , Labertouche - caving

Come and explore the underground! Labertouche has an underground river system covered in boulders that we will clamber over and squeeze between. See glow worms if your lucky.
This is a great beginners trip designed to test out your claustrophobia before coming on a bigger trip to Buchan later in the year.
This will be a full

Sun 11 Apr - Walking, wildlife, penguins , Phillip Island - hiking social

We will start the day with a half day walk along the beach and around the rugged cliffs of Cape Woolamai. After lunch we will visit the Philip Island wildlife park and then as the sun sets we will visit the famous Penguin Parade.

We will be leaving Melbourne around 9am and be back around 8:30pm.

Costs

Mon 12 Apr - Monthly Social Night - April , Miss Libertine, 34 Franklin Street, Melbourne 3000 - social

$10 parma special on Mondays

Come have dinner and a beer, meet other club members and start planning your next trip! Summer is on its way!

Come from 7:30pm

Miss Libertine
34 Franklin Street, Melbourne 3000

Fri 16 - Sun 18 Apr - Post Easter Trip Climbing , Arapiles - climbing

For all those peoples who didn't get enough climbing in during easter.

Fri 16 Apr - Mountain Goat Brewery Beer and Pizza , Richmond - social

The Mountain Goat Brewery make awesome beer, and on Friday nights they open their doors to become one of Richmond's best (and hardest to find) watering holes. They also make great pizzas. See http://goatbeer.com.au/where-to-goat/the-goat-bar/

Meet at the Brewery around 7pm.

Located a short tram trip

Sat 17 Apr - Hands for Hope Walk-a-thon , Footscray Park - hiking social

Distance: 8km (suitable for all levels of fitness)
Time: 9am-2pm
Cost: Free to join. Participants receive free t-shirt, water bottle, BBQ lunch & certificate.

Participants are encouraged to get sponsorship/donations to go towards the "Hands for Hope" Corrective Surgery Project.

Sun 18 Apr - Paintball , Coldstream - social

Tue 20 Apr - ROC MEGA BUY NIGHT , 969 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill - social other

WHAT: ROC MEGA BUYING NIGHT, 1 NIGHT ONLY!!!
WHERE: THE WILDERNESS SHOP
WHEN: TUESDAY 20TH APRIL 6.00PM - 9.00PM
DETAILS: 20% OFF ALL OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
ROCKCLIMBING, BUSHWALKING, CLOTHING, PACKS, BOOTS, XC
SKIS ETC....
OTHER GOODIES: FREE NIBBLES, PIZZA, DRINKS

Wed 21 Apr - MTB Dusk Ride , Yarra Trails - mtb

We're going to make the most of daylight saving and do a arvo/dusk ride around the yarra trails, located near the aptly named Yarra river, i think the trails were there first. Trails are not super hilly so fine for all levels, we can tailor which trails we ride to who comes along. I think if we aim to meet at 6:30pm then we can get a good few hours

Wed 21 Apr - Bollywood Dance Class , Fitzroy - social

WHAT are Bollywood Dance Workshops / Classes?

Ever watched Indian Bollywood movies; Bride & Prejudice, Monsoon Wedding, The Guru, and wished you too could dance Bollywood style? Bollywood is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. It is one of the largest film producers in the world, producing more than

Fri 23 - Mon 26 Apr - Mt Buffalo , Porepunka - surf

Mt Buffalo is simply an amazing place to climb. With possibly the tallest routes in Australia, breathtaking views, flora & funa, picturesque water falls, and cool inviting lakes, Mt Buffalo is probably one of the finest places to climb in the country. Even if you don't manage to get much climbing done, just being up there is way fun.

Sat 24 Apr - 6 Hour Rogaine suitable for beginners , TBA - hiking rogaining social

Rogaining is a fun, team based, navigation event. Learn how to navigate by map and compass while enjoying a bushwalk in beautiful bushland areas that we would not usually visit. Entry fee includes heaps of delicious hot food after the event.

More details to come.

Sun 25 Apr - Bushwalking , TBA - hiking

More details to come

Mon 26 Apr - Orienteering - Yarran Dheran Enduro , Mitcham/Heatherdale -

Orienteering in the bush, parks and streets of Melbourne's eastern suburbs around Mitcham. Easy navigation so suitable for all levels of experience.

Choice of a 1 hour or a 2 hour event. There is no fixed distance - you plan your own course to visit as many checkpoints as you can in the time allowed.

Entry

Wed 28 Apr - Full Moon - Twilight Bouldering Session , Burnley Bouldering Wall - climbing social

Social & Climbing event - come along for a fun night out under the Burnley tunnel!

Come boulder at the free Burnley wall. We'll order pizzas and make a night of it. Note that headtorches will be required to participate in this event. Other things to bring: climbing shoes, picnic rug & board games?!!

Sat 01 - Sun 02 May - Overnight MTB Trip , Forrest, Victoria - mtb

Weekend away biking at Forrest. We'll camp the weekend away and ride whatever we can.

More details to come.

Sat 01 May - Melbourne International Jazz Festival - Free Opening Concert , Federation Square - Main Stage - social

Time: 3pm to 5pm

This exceptional free outdoor concert in the open air of Federation Square features a stellar line-up of some of the world's greatest jazz musicians set to perform at this year's Festival. The father of Ethio-jazz and musical hero around the world, Mulatu Astatke, will join with The Black Jesus Experience in

Sun 02 May - Autumn Leaves Walk , Dandenong Ranges - hiking

A walk through the beautiful forests and public gardens of the Dandenong ranges to admire the colours of the autumn leaves. Will also stop to feed parrots at Kallista and for afternoon tea at Sherbrooke.

Fri 07 - Sun 09 May - Climbing trip , Arapiles - climbing

Possibly a beginners trip, depending on leaders and who wants to come.

Fri 14 - Sun 16 May - Summer Day Valley & Bundaleer , Mt Stapylton, Grampians -

We'll spend a day top-roping at Summer Day valley to learn the basics and then, depending on the number of leaders, a day at Bundaleer or Stapylton Amphitheatre to do some easy multi-pitching.

This is a BEGINNERS trip.

Sat 22 May - 8 Hour Rogaine suitable for beginners , Lal Lal - hiking rogaining social

Sat 05 - Sun 06 Jun - Weekend Getaway , Mornington Peninsula - hiking social other

I haven't got any set plans for this weekend except for getting away from the city.

We will camp overnight along the beach or maybe stay in the YHA hostel if the weather looks iffy.

Things that we might do will include some bushwalking, visits to wineries, markets, galleries, a brewery, cheese factory

Fri 11 Jun - Ice Skating - disco session , 1080 Centre Road Oakleigh South - social

Time: 8:00 - 10:30pm (Disco)
Cost: $17.00 (Price includes Skate Hire & GST)

http://www.icerink.com.au

Sat 19 Jun - 6 Hour Rogaine suitable for beginners , TBA - hiking rogaining social

Sun 04 Jul - Werribee Maxi O ,

A score based street/park/bush event around Werribee. There is no fixed course or distance you have to cover - pick your own route to visit as many checkpoints as you can in the allowed time.

More details to come.

Fri 09 - Sun 11 Jul - Downhill Ski/Board , Mt Hotham - skiing other

Downhill Ski/Board Trip to Mt Hotham.

More Details to come.

Sat 24 Jul - 6 Hour Rogaine suitable for beginners , Aireys Inlet - hiking rogaining social

Fri 06 - Sun 08 Aug - Warrnambool Whale Watching, Great Ocean Road and more , hiking social

A relaxing camping weekend featuring whale and wildlife watching, some short bushwalks and plenty of spectacular scenery. On Sunday we will return via the western section of the Great Ocean Road.

We will drive to Warrnambool on Friday night leaving about 6:30pm. We will be camping near the beach in Warrnambool for the two nights.

Sat 21 Aug - 6 Hour Metrogaine suitable for beginners , Sunbury - hiking rogaining social

Rogaining is a fun, team based, navigation event. A metrogaine is a rogaine in the bushland and farmland around a country town and around the streets of the town itself. Entry fee includes heaps of delicious hot food after the event.

Sunbury is about half an hour drive north west of Melbourne.

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Fri 03 - Sun 05 Sep - Downhill Ski/Board , Mt Hotham - skiing other

Weekend downhill Ski/Board Trip

More details to come.

ROC Trips