The last section of the O'Keefe Rail Trail from Lake Eppalock to Heathcote, visit the Pink Cliffs and a scenic lookout.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 12.6 km walk. Mostly flat on a gravel rail trail, plus a short uneven walk at the Pink Cliffs. (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in the car park, we carpool to the start of the walk at the O'keefe Rail Trail at Lake Eppalock. We walk along the lake for 1 km, depending on winter rainfall, will determine if the lake water reaches this point. We walk for about 2.5 hours along the rail trail through forest and farm land. After lunch we continue into Heathcote and visit the Pink Cliffs and then drive up to the Viewing Rock Lookout for views over Heathcote and surrounding countryside before returning to town for refreshments at the Commercial Hotel or a bakery before heading home.
BOOKING: By Friday 11th September. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: OKeefe Rail Trail | Commercial Hotel Heathcote |
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.00am, Lions Club Picnic Shelter Car Park, Herriot Street at the rail trail.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X921 grid F10 | Google map https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVWD12GZX1SPocod9
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO:Â 130 km, aproximately 1 hr 40 min via Kilmore & Heathcote. Alternative routes via Lancefield 126 km, 1 hr 40 min or 141 km, 1 hour 40 minutes via Calder Fwy/M79 to Kynton, then follow C326 via Redesdale to Heathcote.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Not Available. If you need a lift or to carpool, contact leader at least a week in advance to arrange.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks, and 1 to 2 litres of water. After walk reshments at Gaffney's Bakery (closes 4pm) or at the Commercial Hotel.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Heathcote can be warmer and sunnier than Melbourne.
LEADER: Paul K | Email LeaderPaulK[at]nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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