Screw Creek Interpretive Trail and Townsend Bluff Walk - Inverloch Equinox Festival

 Screw Creek Interpretive Trail and Townsend Bluff Walk

Discover the new Screw Creek Interpretive Trail recently developed by South Gippsland Conservative Society Inc. and finish your walk at the headland on Townsend Bluff with fabulous views over the inlet to Venus Bay and Point Smythe.

About this event

Join an Education Officer from Bunurong Coast Education for a guided walk along Screw Creek and then into the Screw Creek Nature Conservation Reserve following the new interpretive trail.  The trail links back to the existing Screw Creek Nature Walk, taking in spectacular old growth trees and views across Anderson Inlet as far as Eagles Nest. Please note that the walk is not suitable for dogs, even on a lead. 

Meet at the car park at the east end of Inverloch Foreshore Camping Ground.  Following an introduction to the activity and a safety briefing, your guide will lead the way along board walks and the bridge across Screw Creek to the start of the new interpretive trail.  You will be introduced to the history of early settlement in this area and the township of Inverloch, the flora and fauna surrounding the trail and many other points of interest along the way.  Where the trail links back to the existing Screw Creek Nature Walk the walk leads up to Townsend Bluff passing stands of melaleuca and with majestic gum trees adjacent to the path.  There is the possibly of spotting a koala or two.  Once at the top of the bluff, your guide will share some of the history and folklore relating to the coast and cliffs in this area.  Please come prepared for the weather on the day, rain or shine, parts of the trails are shaded but others could be in full sun.  Please bring a water bottle and wear long pants and sturdy footwear suitable for walking in the Australian bush on uneven paths.  It will not be unusual to encounter snakes, especially in warm weather.

Please Note:

• All attendees including adults accompanying children must have an entry ticket.
• Tickets are free for children under 5yrs old and infants. 
• Groups may be up to 25 people.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement?

This activity is suitable for school aged children, teenagers and adults.  Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who has a ticket.  (Please note age requirements are a guide only).  Please note that this is a 2 hour walk in the bush and may not be suitable for younger children.  You will be required to stay on a pathway which may be quite narrow in places.

What do I need to bring?

You will need appropriate clothing and protection for the weather (we recommend long pants, a hat, sturdy shoes and water).  Please do not bring a dog. 

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email bce@sgcs.org.au if you have any questions.

What if the weather is bad?

Our activities go ahead if it is drizzling.  However, if the weather conditions pose a threat to the safety of participants we will cancel and refund your ticket fee.  In this event, we will email you so please monitor your email if the weather is bad.

When do bookings close?

Bookings close an hour before the event.  However, if there are insufficient bookings, the session may be cancelled several days beforehand.  So best to book early to make sure it happens.

What is the refund policy?

If we haven't sold enough tickets to cover our costs 24 hours prior to the event we will cancel the activity, email you and refund your money.  We may also need to cancel this event if unforeseen circumstances mean our presenter is unable to come or the weather turns nasty.  If we cancel the event, we provide a full refund.  If you cancel your ticket, you will be entitled to a full refund provided you cancel at least 7 days before the event.

The website advises that tickets are available, but won't process my booking?

There are 25 tickets available for this session but the ratio of tickets available to adults/children/under 5s is set to ensure that everyone in the group is able to fully enjoy the session.  If you are not able to process a booking, it may be because the limit for tickets available for either children or under 5s has already been reached.   Please add your details, including the tickets you would like, to the Waitlist.  

The session is sold out - is there a Waitlist? 

Yes, please add the details of the tickets you would like to purchase to the Waitlist - if tickets become available for this session, you will be notified.  If there is strong demand, we may be able to schedule another session, please note that extra sessions cannot be guaranteed.