Hoping you will join for a ‘gastronomical hike’ in an urban environment – one bakery cafe, one pub lunch, one bar for an after walk drink or two.
Walk Description
Distance: 15-18 kms
Although this is an urban walk and has a ‘gastronomical’ element to it, it is not a walk in the park! Be prepared to get some kilometres in your legs – about 15 to 18 km.
We will start early at a venue in Williamstown, lunch at a classy pub, and wind up for a drink at a bar in the city in the late afternoon. Locations are somewhat secret at this stage, and will be made available to people as the event approaches via Whatsapp.
We may jump on a tram if we fall behind.
Please note that bookings will be made on your behalf for lunch; so kindly attend.
Transport
If you are driving, you would want to park somewhere in the central city and make your way to Williamstown by train. Otherwise, the event is geared towards being public transport friendly. Train times and so on will be notified as we get closer to the event.
Booking
Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.
The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email. The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.
Booking Fee:
Members: free. Non-members: $8.
Payment:
Non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee by Paypal or credit/debit card.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.
What to bring
• Day pack
• Sufficient water (2 litres, more on hot summer days)
• Lunch and snacks
• Hat, sun screen
• Suitable outdoor clothing (no jeans/sneakers!)
• Rainwear & warm jacket
• Proper walking shoes/boots
• Hand Sanitiser
Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details. If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.
Safety and Ambulance Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Safety.
Still have questions?
Check out Joining a Walk.
Check out Day walks and social activities.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.