Join fellow NOMADS for a relaxing afternoon to celebrate a start to (a better hopefully) 2022 in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne and enjoy the first outdoors social events for the year.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, with a gentle post lunch stroll of this unique site.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Hays Paddock is the most visited active and passive recreation space in the City of Boroondara. At the time of European settlement, this rich floodplain was occupied by the Wurundjeri tribe. Crown land sales in 1845 saw Englishman William Oswin successful, and it became a dairy farm known as Kilby Farm. Talk of turning the area into open recreation space commenced in 1943 after many floods. It was finally completed in its current form after re-arrangement of land in both North and East Kew with the building of the Eastern Freeway.
The Paddock is planted with native trees and bushes. Glass Creek, which originates in Greythorn, passes through the park on its way under the Eastern Freeway to join the Yarra River. There is a wetlands area with an associated hide for bird watching.
A shelter pavilion, BBQ, water taps and toilets are available at the site.
BOOKING: By Friday 31st December 2021. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 220101: New Year's Day BYO Picnic.
FURTHER INFORMATION: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/recreation-arts/parks-and-gardens/hays-paddock
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 12 Noon in shade next to the Glass Creek just due east from the three (3) cricket practice nets. Its a short walk from the car park off Leason / Longstaff Streets entrance to the Paddock in East Kew. (If the main car park is full, on-street parking occurs in both Leason and Longstaff Streets).
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid J2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/vthct51X7Vo8Lzvb7.
TRANSPORT: 6 km from GPO, approximately 20 minutes to drive. Public transport options are (1) Tram #48 to Stop 41 Clyde Street + Buses 200 and 207 to Leason Street. If travelling via public transport, myki money public holiday capped fares apply ($6:70 full fare and $3.35 concession) + free for Seniors. Cycling via the Main Yarra Trail, exit at Belford Road (Kew Golf Club) and cycle along the bike lane on Kilby Road
FOOD: BYO picnic supplies - BBQ available, but it may be popular on a public holiday. Recommend you also bring a camper chair or rug to sit on. Ample trees to protect from the sun.
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.
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