Walk Description

Distance: 15km

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.

 

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.

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

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
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.

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
• Face Mask (for public transport or other required settings)

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.

 

COVID-19 Requirements

We need to follow all state government guidelines regarding COVID-19 as explained here:   Coronavirus Victoria

• You should not be attending this event if you are Covid-19 positive and/or are required to be in quarantine or isolation.
• If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or are a contact of someone with Covid-19, please follow the instructions in the Coronavirus Victoria website.

Check out our Covid-19 status.

 

Safety and Ambulance Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. For more details refer to Joining a walk and your safety

 

Still have questions?

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Day walks and social activities.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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