The Walking Club of Victoria invites you to join them on their Newport to Williamstown with a Lake and Wetlands In Between! Walk. 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 wonderful walk where we visit Newport Lakes, which has been developed to encourage birdlife to the area, and has succeeded in doing just that. We then proceed to Williamstown via a walking track following the coast passing through Paisley Challis Wetlands, Jawbone Flora & Fauna Reserve, with a bit of beach along the way to break things up. You can be assured of plenty of birdlife on this walk!

DISTANCE: Approximately 12km end to end.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk would be suitable for beginners, and walkers wanting to enjoy a pleasant walk.

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) - Expect mostly flat terrain on track, with some beach and a few steps here and there. Loose/soft sand may require a little more effort. AWT Grade information.

PACE: A reasonably steady pace, mindful of keeping the group together.

TOTAL ASCENT: Newport Lakes has a couple of slight easy ascents.

WALK DESCRIPTION: Newport Lakes was reclaimed after being used as a quarry for a long time then revegetated, terraced to attracted birdlife and other sections set aside for passive leisure activities. The coastal part of the walk follows well maintained walking tracks through coastal wetlands and beach scenery, finishing at Williamstown.

MEETING POINT: Paine Reserve next to Leroy Café 5 Mason St Newport

Google Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUbfC1...

DIRECTIONS: (Melway 55, J4)

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train to Newport Railway Station

PHONE SIGNAL: Should be available.

TOILETS: Newport Railway Station, Newport Lakes, Peace Reserve, Williamstown foreshore

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
Myki Card

Recommended:

Morning tea and Lunch
Bug spray

LEADER: Gary Nixon. 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 with any questions.

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.

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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