The Melbourne Walking Club invites you to join them on a West Breen & Moonee Ponds Creeks Loop walk from Oak Park Station. 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.

From Oak Park station, we shall do a circular walk using the West Breen and Moonee Ponds Creeks. It is a flat walk apart from the last kilometre, where we have a medium climb to the station. The climb can be avoided by using the local bus service.

DISTANCE: 10 km

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is suited to those who would like an easy urban walk with one medium hill which can be avoided if needed. Ideal for a new, less fit, or more mature walker.

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 2 (Easy): AWT Grade information.

PACE: The walk will be at a gentle pace with regular stops.

TOTAL ASCENT: There is only one climb, which is over the last kilometre, with some short steep sections.

WALK DESCRIPTION:

This is a pleasant urban circular walk with very little street walking, following the West Breen Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek trails. The walk is on well-maintained concrete paths except for approximately 0.75 km after lunch, which is on an unmade trail which could be muddy and slippery if wet. Participants will need to provide and carry their own morning tea, lunch and drinks. Route map: Komoot.

MEETING POINT: We shall meet outside the North (platform 1) side of Oak Park station at 9.45 am. Coffee is available at local cafes.

DIRECTIONS: The best means of travel to the rendezvous is by the Met Rail service. The recommended train is the Craigieburn train leaving Flinders Street at 9.16 am arriving Oak Park at 9.42 am. Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/phi89c...

PHONE SIGNAL: Available all day.

TOILETS: Available at morning tea and lunch.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

Emergency contact form with medical info. Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
1L water
Rain jacket
Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
Sun hat/sunscreen
Lunch/morning tea
Hiking Poles

LEADER: Alex Hordijenko 0497 699 507. Email alex.hordijenko@gmail.com

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: Melbourne Walking Club has been established for over 100 years and caters for walkers of all abilities and ages. We have regular country, peninsula and metropolitan walks for members and visitors. The majority of our walks have no booking arrangements, members and visitors can arrive at the rendezvous nominated in the monthly circular to participate in the walk. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:

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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

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