The Walking Club of Victoria invites you to join them on their Beach walking in Melbourne – Parkdale Beach to Bonbeach - Grade 3 (Medium). This walk is part of the Try Bushwalking Month, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, the peak body representing 60+ bushwalking clubs across Victoria.

Join the Walking Club of Victoria (WCV) for a lovely beach walk with views over Port Phillip Bay and lots of interesting architecture along the route. Before the summer hits, with the wind in our hair, we can experience some of Melbourne’s beaches without the busy crowds. We will take our time, breath in the sea air, snap some photos of coastal foliage and quaint boats, while we experience a bit of awe not far from the centre of Melbourne.

DISTANCE: 8km one way 3-4hrs – Please bring your Myki card to return to the start

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is perfect for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness who want a bit of a challenge walking on sand with a friendly club. You will be rewarded by building muscle and endurance.

CHILDREN AND PETS: This walk is for adults 18 years and over, and due to the nature of the walk, we ask you to leave dogs and other pets at home. Please contact the club directly to inquire about service animals, and any family or pet friendly walks.

AWT GRADE: 3 (Medium) - sand walking can be challenging. Loose/soft sand requires more effort. Expect flat beach terrain with a couple of steps. AWT Grade information.

PACE: Slow and steady, walking as a group, stopping to appreciate the sea views and interesting buildings along the way including new and old Life Saving buildings. Morning tea break and we will have lunch on the beach at the end.

TOTAL ASCENT: Mostly flat beach walking!

WALK DESCRIPTION: Walk starts at Parkdale Beach Café+Kiosk @ Beach Foreshore. Walking North to South on the sand, with the sun behind us. We will pass Mordialloc Beach and Pier, Aspendale Beach, Bathing boxes and Life Saving Club, Edithvale Beach, Chelsea Yacht Club and finish at Bonbeach Life Saving Club for lunch. We will return on the train via the upgraded new Bonbeach Railway Station to the brand new Parkdale Railway Station. Please bring your MYKI!

MEETING POINT: Parkdale Beach Café+Kiosk at Beach Foreshore, Near the Cnr Parkers Road and Beach Rd. 151 Bay Trail, Parkdale VIC 3195. If you arrive by car, there are some all-day parking spots outside the café and opposite in Parkers Road. Everyone will need their Myki Card to get back to the start.

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Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5JfDrxxEUAdAeYSN8?g_st=ic

DIRECTIONS: Please meet on the beach side of the café out the back.

This walk starts within a 15 minute walk of the Parkdale Railway Train Station (Frankston Line). The walk ends at Bonbeach Railway Station. Please bring your MYKI to catch the train back to Parkdale Station.

PHONE SIGNAL: Should be available

TOILETS: Yes at the start and plenty along the beach route and also at the end of the walk.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

Emergency contact form with medical info (from welcome pack)
1.5L water
Backpack
Rain jacket
Hiking shoes/boots
Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
MYKI
Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

Morning tea and Lunch
Bug spray

LEADER: Bernadette Bacash. The leader will contact you during the week before the event with their contact details, and any extra information.

EXTRA INFORMATION: Please contact the leader directly if you have any queries.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK: When registering for this event, we ask that you view and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk.

ABOUT OUR CLUB: The Walking Club of Victoria is a small friendly club where new members are very welcome. We offer two or three walks per week, on Wednesday and Sunday and a Strollers Walk usually on a Thursday or Friday every two or three weeks. We always end our Sunday walks at a coffee shop or car boot afternoon tea. Wednesday walks start with coffee and are accessible by public transport. Our members generally live in inner and outer suburban Melbourne and our walks can be in the North, South, East or West, but usually within an hour or hour and half of the city. Every year we offer numerous weekday and weekend walking trips, coupling together two or three consecutive days of walking, and social activities. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:

Your privacy is important to us. Bushwalking Victoria and its member clubs are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data we collect from you is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation and communicating important details about the event.

Please note that your contact information will be shared with Activity Leaders for the purpose of organising activities. Your information will not be shared with any external parties without your consent, except where required by law, but may be used for follow-up contact regarding your participation in this event.

You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

We encourage participants to take photographs during activities, which may be shared publicly through various channels such as newspapers, magazines, websites and social media. If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer and take reasonable steps to avoid being captured in the images.