Melbourne Social Walks - Sweetwater Creek to Frankston Reservoir (Starting at Frankston Beach) - Moderate 14Kms

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join Nathan for our next Social Walk on Sunday the 21st of July and venture through the Sweetwater Creek to Frankston Reservoir trail starting from Frankston Beach. This is Nathan & Lara's personal favourites as it's their own backyard and they know all the best keep secrets of the area!

Our Social Walks are a great way to get outside, get your body moving and make some amazing new friends along the way!

Meet our group and stay up to date with all our events here in our Facebook Group - Melbourne Social Walks

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Saltwater Creek to Frankston Reservoir trail is a moderate hike (166m of elevation) and requires a reasonable level of fitness to complete. 

This hike includes stairs, some hills, occasionally walking on the road and boardwalks which can be slippery when wet.  

The trail includes some beautiful views of the bay, some great lookouts, trail bridges, boardwalks, native fauna and the Frankston Reservoir Dam Wall Walk and visit past a local icon - Victor the Goat.  

Starting from the Frankston Surf Living Saving Club, this hike is around 14kms return. 

The Hike should take between 3.5 to 4 hours to complete depending on our pace and how long we stop for lunch.

The Hike will finish up at the Hotel Lona in Frankston where we can enjoy a post hike drink.

START TIME AND MEET LOCATION

Meeting Location: Frankston Surf Life Saving Club (only a short walk from Frankston Train Station)

Meeting Time: Arrive between 9:30am for a 9:45 Sharp Departure

Parking options: - Parking is limited to 2 hours at the meeting location. There is free all day street parking near by on the Nepean Highway as well as all day paid parking at the Bayside Shopping Centre also nearby. Please arrive with enough time to find a park and get to the meet location.

NOTE: Arriving on time is critical to the Walk getting away on time. Participants not checked-in by 9:40am may be left behind.

CARPOOLING: Need help getting a lift to the hike, feel free to post in the Melbourne Social Walks Facebook Group

WHAT TO BRING

- Water (at least 2-3L)

- Snack food for the hike

- Picnic Lunch (We'll find a good spot to stop and eat during the hike).

- Money for Pub after the hike (optional).

WHAT TO WEAR

- Comfortable fit for purpose walking shoes. 

- Comfortable weather suitable clothing (always check weather the night before). 

- Hat / Sunglasses & Sun Protection / Beanie

FINISH

Plan for a full morning and afternoon of adventuring!

We will aim to return to our finishing location (the Hotel Lona) around 2:30pm however the event times are not always perfect, so please allow for a later return time.

Can't wait to see you there!

Nathan & Dan!