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Maribyrnong River Walk with picnic lunch: ** Going Ahead this Sunday

Sun, 24 Oct 2021
10:30 - 16:00

Enjoy a stroll beside the Maribyrnong River with a picnic lunch at the Afton Street Conservation Reserve, optionally followed by a more strenuous but very scenic hike further upstream. Travel via public transport is recommended.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy approximately 11 km, or Moderate 13.5 km, point-to-point walk on mostly flat paths, with some gentle climbs for those continuing after lunch. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
Starting from Footscray Station, we'll head to the Maribyrnong River via Newells Paddock Wetlands. From there we walk upstream beside the river past Flemington Racecourse, through assorted parks and wetlands to get to the Afton Street Conservation Reserve, where we'll stop for a picnic lunch beside the Maribyrnong River. (The original incarnation of this event was going to have lunch at the Anglers Tavern, but that is not feasible at present, so we'll have a picnic lunch instead). After lunch you can walk back about 2 km to catch a tram on Maribyrnong Rd, or continue with the group to Lily Reserve, for some great views of Melbourne's skyline. After that we follow Steele Creek and the Maribyrnong River around to Canning Reserve. From nearby you can catch the #57 tram to the CBD or walk a tad further to catch the #82 tram to take you back to Footscray Station or towards Moonee Ponds.

Because we're limited to a maximum group of 15 vaccinated attendees, we're organising two separate groups:

  • Group 1 - led by Alan Drummond: departure from the bus stop in front of Footscray Station at 10:30am. 
  • Group 2 - led by Garry Oliver: departure from the bus stop in front of Footscray Station at 11am. 

When you get a ticket, you will be asked to nominate which group you prefer to join. Members who registered for the 29th August version of this walk will be contacted to determine whether you can still attend, and which group you would prefer. 

BOOKING: By Friday 22nd October. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MORE INFO: Maribyrnong: Footscray to Canning Reserve: some history of the region the walk passes through.

NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 211024: Maribyrnong River Walk with picnic lunch.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Two independent walks will be run:

  • 10:30am at the main exit of Footscray Station (the western exit) - we'll meet beside the bus stop directly opposite the Footscray Market. 
  • 11:00am at the main exit of Footscray Station (the western exit) - we'll meet beside the bus stop directly opposite the Footscray Market. 

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2S grid G9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mtqJSKcQsgqV7FzH8. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

  • For 10:30am walk departure: The Werribee line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 9 at 10:07am arrives at Footscray Station at 10:19am. The #82 tram that departs from Moonee Ponds Junction at 9:54am terminates at Footscray Station at 10:23am.
  • For 11am walk departure: The Watergardens (Sunbury line) train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 5 at 10:42am arrives at Footscray Station at 10:53am. The #82 tram that departs from Moonee Ponds Junction at 10:25am terminates at Footscray Station at 10:54am. 
  • For other options see ptv.vic.gov.au.

FOOD: BYO lunch for a picnic, plus snacks if you require them. A small water bottle is recommended - there are some refill points along the way.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.

LEADER: Alan D. and Garry O. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

 

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WAIVER: By purchasing this ticket, I agree to the following:

  1. I declare that I am at least 18 years of age.
  2. I undertake to observe the Rules and By-Laws of the Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. (the Association) in force at any time.
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