Fees
Annual membership fees are: Single - $40 per year, or Family - $60 per year. Fees apply to the Financial Year (1 July to 30 June). If you join after Christmas, you receive a 50% discount.
Membership Benefits
In addition to receiving our monthly newsletter, members are invited to member-only events, such as extended bushwalking holidays. In 2025, this included the week-long trip to Flinders Island with discounts applied to airfares and accommodation. Discounts are available to members and are listed in the newsletter or advised via email. You can access the discounts using your membership card, which includes our club identification number. Members are also entitled to attend general meetings, including the end-of-year celebration. Prospective members are welcome to attend a meeting and join an activity as a casual visitor before joining. To join, please complete a membership form and send it to the treasurer with payment. BBOC Membership Application
Casual Visitors
Casual visitors pay $3 per day if attending an activity. This ensures you are covered by our insurance. Regular visitors are asked to join the club after the first few walks, as our insurance requires casual members to attend no more than three walks.
Insurance
The club is affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria, which provides various membership services, including insurance. Club insurance does not include ambulance cover, which remains the individual's responsibility. Ambulance cover is available from Ambulance Victoria and can be accessed through their website here: https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/. Unfortunately, children under five are not covered by our insurance and therefore may not attend any activities, except meetings and the end-of-year celebration. Children over the age of five must be accompanied by their parent or a guardian.
