Walk Description

Distance: 15 km

We will start the walk from the Abbotsford convent. Firstly walking past the Collingwood Children’s Farm and then on a very rough narrow track, following the Yarra River passing viewing platform for Dights Falls, walking towards the Studley Park boathouse. We will find the flying foxes sleeping and if we are lucky we should encounter some rainbow-coloured rosellas along the way. We might hear some bell birds singing.

 

Walk will be walking along some rough narrow tracks along the Yarra River bank. The track is rocky and uneven so walking boots with high ankle protection is recommended.

 

Lunch break at Fairfield boathouse before heading back along the other side of the river. We will finish at the Abbotsford convent at about 3:00pm.

 

Booking is required for this walk. Once your booking has been approved, the leader will provide details of where and when to meet for those travelling by train and by car.

 

COVID-19 Requirements

We need to follow all state government requirements regarding COVID-19, therefore:

• You should not be attending this walk if you are required to be in quarantine or isolation or are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms as explained in this government webpage:        COVID-19 symptoms
• To attend this walk, you should be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have a medical exemption certificate at the date of the walk. This is a state government requirement that we need to comply with.

If you are in a high risk category, including being elderly or having a pre-existing medical condition, you should consider carefully whether you participate as the Club will accept no liability if you choose to participate.

Refer also to:

Coronavirus Victoria

Hygiene and physical distancing

Face masks in Victoria

 

Transport

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

 

Booking

Booking is  required for 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.
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $7.

To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. you need to cancel because you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms), there will be no refunds.
So please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.
Payment by Paypal or card is the quickest method, but if you choose to pay by EFT please follow the instruction to email the Treasurer with your payment details.

 

What to bring

• Hand Sanitiser
• Face Mask
• 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

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.

 

Still have questions?

Check out Joining a walk and your safety

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Day walks and social activities.

Check out our Covid-19 status.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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