Have a relaxing Cup Day public holiday with other NOMADS and friends. Take a stroll through these 150 year old gardens. Travel via public transport is possible.
There are a number of TAB venues near the gardens to place your once-a-year Cup bets and collect your winnings on the way home!!!
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy/social with approximately 2 km walking around the gardens on flat paths.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The St Kilda Botantical Gardens have been open for 150 years, having been established on an old gravel pit and rubbish dump. The site is 6.5 hectares and some of the key features are the rose garden, ornamental pond with Rain Man fountain and subtropical rainforest conservatory.
In October 2010 City of Port Phillip provided funds for the design of four distinctive new gates, to celebrate the gardens' 150th anniversary. The gates were installed on Tennyson, Dickens and Herbert Streets. They were designed and sculpted by designer/blacksmith David Wood of Bent Metal.
BOOKING: By Monday 1st November. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: portphillip.vic.gov.au/explore-the-city/parks-plants-and-playgrounds/find-parks-and-playgrounds/st-kilda-botanical-gardens
COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 211102: Cup Day Picnic - St Kilda Botantical Gardens.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Noon onwards at a sheltered lawn spot inside the Gardens. The Leader will be wearing the distinctive NOMADS Polo shirt for identification. Dogs on-leash are allowed. BYO chairs and/or rugs.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2P grid D10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/LxiTgdZ3YRwLrzxK8.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 8 km, approximately 20 minutes to drive from the CBD.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Tram 96 to the Acland Street and Barkly Street junction then walk along Blessington Street to the Gardens. Or take the Tram 67 to Brighton Road and Mozart Street junction and walk along Mozart Street. Inter-suburban Tram 16 travels along Carlise Street, exit at the Barkly Street stop then walk along Foster Street that ends at the Gardens. Finally, Bus routes 246, 600, 922, and 923 run along Barkley Street St Kilda. Get off near the corner of Barkly Street and Blessington Street and walk one block to the gardens.
Costs for public transport are: Myki Pass is Free, Myki Money is capped at $6.50 full fare and $3.25 for Concession and Seniors on public holidays.
FOOD: Carry picnic hampers, snacks and all beverages. Alcohol is permitted from noon each day.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.
LEADER: Garry Oliver | Email LeaderGarryO.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.
Image: PortPhillip.vic.gov.au
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