| Thu, 5 Nov |
DAY |
Werribee Wander. Catch Metro to Werribee. Walk the picturesque Werribee River Trail from Werribee to Presidents Park, along a lengthy green open space dotted with copses of trees to just beyond Black Forest Road. A small amount of street walking before walking alongside the Werribee Racecourse (1861) to Wyndham Park. After lunch, walk across the tree top pedestrian bridge and along multicultural Watton Street to Werribee station. Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Thu, 5 Nov |
CYC |
Meeniyan to Fish Creek and return. A rail trail ride through some beautiful open countryside. Fairly flat, with a modest hill before Fish Creek. Meet at 0930 at Meeniyan, depart at 0945, and probably morning tea at Buffalo, and an early lunch in Fish creek (and some free time to explore the shops). The schedule may be changed, depending on our group's speed.
E-bikes welcome. No really slow riders please - you should be able to average 15kph, and please have your bike in good condition. |
E/M |
36 km |
| Sun, 8 Nov |
DAY |
Lake Mountain to Keppel Hut. An 18 km there and back walk, with a rise of 540m, steep in parts. We will walk on x-country ski trails and a good bush track.
Fragrant bushes along the walk add to the pleasant bush feel. |
M/H |
18 km |
| Wed, 11 Nov |
DAY |
Nunns Walk- Mornington to Mt Martha Clifftop Walk. This must-do trek is one of the best clifftop walks on the peninsula as there are continually changing views with many lookout points and you can even use the occasional bench to rest and take in the panorama. Commencing at the Morning Lifesaving Club carpark, we walk to Balcombe Estuary at Mt Martha for lunch and return via the same route. There are some steps down to the beach at one point. |
E |
14 km |
| Thu, 12 Nov |
DAY |
Keon Park to Watsonia. Catch Metro to Keon Park (Mernda line). Walk from Keon Park to Watsonia along the Maroondah Aqueduct Linear Reserve and through numerous parks and reserves. At the end of the walk, catch Metro from Watsonia (Hurstbridge line). Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Sat, 14 Nov |
DAY |
Heide Makers Market and Surrounds. Meet at Banksia park. Walk around the sculpture gardens. Spend time at the makers market. Followed by a walk around Banksia park and along the Yarra River. Return to Banksia car park. The walk will end here, allowing people to visit the gallery, if they choose to do so. |
E |
10 km |
| Sat, 14 Nov |
DAY |
French Island- Explore and search Koala. Travel to French Island on Ferry from Stoney Point. Walk from Tankerton Jetty to French Island General store for late morning tea. Then walk approx. 13km along Clump Rd nicknamed "Koala Alley", visit the Pinnacle and then head to coast. Lunch will be on the track. Continue along the coast road in time to meet the ferry back to Stoney Point. Ferry booking required- free for Seniors. Ferry timings will be advised closer to walk date. |
E |
13 km |
| Thu, 19 Nov |
DAY |
Canterbury to Ashburton. Catch Metro to Canterbury (Lilydale line). Wander around the historic Maling Road precinct. Walk through South Surrey Park, along the Back Creek Trail and a green corridor to Lynden Park. Lunch at Burwood Reserve and then a section of the Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) Trail to Alamein station (Ashburton). Please don't book unless you are sure of being on the walk. |
E |
12 km |
| Sat, 21 Nov |
DAY |
Jumping Creek To Clifford Park Via Yarra River. A hidden route with beautiful views of the Yarra River, both calm water and rapids. There are a few hills which are sharp and steep, but only 20 mins each time.
There may be Kangaroo sightings in the early morning.
A small log bridge needs to be negotiated. |
M/H |
20 km |
| Sat, 21 Nov |
DAY |
O'Shannassey aqueduct trail. A walk along the western section of the Aqueduct - less walked than the middle and eastern sections. THis section begins at Dee Rd and goes towards Parrot Road and return. The trail follows the historic open channelled aqueduct, meandering through pristine forest. You walk past mature fern gullies, creeks, towering mountain ash, and encounter spectacular views of the valley below. |
M |
18 km |
