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Flinders Beach Walk - Grade 2 (Easy)

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Meet at Bass Park, Flinders Jetty Carpark. Park near the toilets.
flinders, australia
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Berwick and District Bushwalking Club Inc
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Sun, 17 Nov, 9:20am - 3pm AEDT

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The Berwick and District Bushwalking Club invites you to join them on a Flinders Beach Walk, beautiful coastal scenery on the east side of the Mornington Peninsula Grade 2 (Easy). 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. 

An easy walk along the coast from Flinders with rock pools and coastal vegetation and abundant birdlife. Great photo opportunities. The walk will be on the beach and tracks close to the beach.

DISTANCE:13km easy there and back walk of 4.5 hours

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is suitable for all walkers, experienced or new to walking, of medium fitness able to walk on sand for most of the 13km.

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): A mix of beach and steps. AWT Grade information. 

PACE: A slow and steady pace to accommodate all our walkers with stops for morning tea and lunch

TOTAL ASCENT: Level walking, no ascent

WALK DESCRIPTION: A walk on the beach from the Flinders jetty. The beach is firm with rock pools and great coastal vegetation. Lovely views across to Phillip Island and the Nobbies.

MEETING Point: Meet at Bass Park, Flinders Jetty Carpark. Park near the toilets. Please arrive 10 minutes before start of walk.  Google map: Flinders Jetty

DIRECTIONS: From the roundabout in Flinders take Wood Street, turn left into Bass Street and continue to the Flinders Jetty.

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Carpooling not available

PHONE SIGNAL: Available through most of the walk.

TOILETS: Yes, at the start/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)
  • Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

Lunch
Hiking poles
Bug spray

    LEADER: Haydn Foster. Leader will contact participants week before walk.

    EXTRA INFORMATION: Leader will contact participants before the walk.

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

    ABOUT OUR CLUB: Berwick and District Bushwalking Club is a small friendly group of walkers who enjoy the outdoors and nature. We welcome new members to the club. We cater for all levels of experience and fitness and there will be a walk to suit most people. We walk every Sunday usually within an hours travel time from Berwick. 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.

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    Meet at Bass Park, Flinders Jetty Carpark. Park near the toilets.
    flinders, australia