Walk Description

Distance: 18km

The walk starts at Williamstown Beach, walking along the Esplanade with bay views. Through the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park with views across the bay. We will walk along Nelson Place through Williamstown taking the scenic bay route along The Strand.

Continuing the Riverside Park trail along the Yarra River past the Newport Power Station with city skyline in the background.

NOTE: We will take Westgate Punt cost $5 EFTPOS Only across the Yarra River to the city side.

Walking through the Westgate Park, having lunch near the saltwater lake. Then onto the Sandridge Lookout on the corner of Webb Dock. Walking along the Boulevard foreshore, finishing at Beacon Cove Light Rail Station at Port Melbourne.

You must bring your MYKI for this walk as we will need to use public transport. Meeting point details will be provided to those who book in.

 

Transport

Make your own way to the walk location by car or public transport (your choice).

 

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.

By booking into this event you acknowledge that you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $8.

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or 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 Joining a walk and your safety

If you are Covid-19 positive, have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

 

Still have questions?

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Day walks and social activities.

Members who wish to submit photos for social media or Yeti should refer to Member Resources.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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