Melbourne Bushwalkers invites you to join them on an explore of Stradbroke Park and Hays Paddock, including a stop for lunch in a cafe. 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 amble around Stradbroke Park and Hays Paddock in the green area of Kew followed by lunch at The Bean Thief Café, 773 High Street, Kew. ** Please note lunch will be around 12 pm before we head back to the cars at Stradbroke Park. For further information see https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/explore-boroondara/parks-and-reserves/view-all-parks/stradbroke-park or

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/explore-boroondara/parks-and-reserves/view-all-parks/hays-paddock

DISTANCE: 5 km

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? This walk is suitable for bushwalking beginners with a reasonable level of fitness, as well as more experienced walkers who wish to explore an attractive coastal area.

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 couple of minor elevations around the park areas. AWT Grade information.

PACE: Slow-medium.

WALK DESCRIPTION:

On the 4th Thursday of each month, Melbourne Bushwalkers has a Social Walk which is suitable for retired bushwalkers or for those who prefer to walk less distance in our delightful parks around the inner City and various suburbs of Melbourne with the option of lunch (own expense) at a local café at the end.

We commence our walk around the perimeter of Stradbroke Park making our way across High Street towards Harrison Reserve for morning tea.

We then cross Glass Street over to Kilby Road to Frater Street making our way to Hays Paddock. We will skirt around the edge of Glass Creek on the west side to the playground and Wetlands area where we may spot particular birds. Walk towards the Archery Range moving out of Hays Paddock with a short walk through a residential street in East Kew, heading back to Hays Paddock on the east side to the start back through to High Street with a short walk to The Bean Thief Café for lunch. After lunch we head back to the carpark at Stradbroke Park.

MEETING POINT: Meet at 10.30 am at Stradbroke Park, 1369 Burke Road, East Kew (corner Belmore Road – Harp Road) at the back of the football pavilion.
There are 2 car parks with entry points on Burke Road either side of the pavilion.

DIRECTIONS: Melway Map 45 K3 Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gP5u4CTJgoeW8Gqy9

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: No. 48 tram up High Street with a 700 m walk to Stradbroke Park.

PHONE SIGNAL: Yes.

TOILETS: Yes.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

Emergency contact form with medical info. Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
1.5L water
Backpack
Rain jacket
Hiking shoes, but runners/sneakers are okay
Money
Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

Morning tea
Hiking poles – not necessary, but your regular walking aid if you use them.

LEADER: Liz Gwynn 0437 589 896

EXTRA INFORMATION: The leader will be in touch in the week prior to the walk to see if this walk is suitable for you and to answer any questions. For further information about our vetting process go to https://mbw.org.au/MBW_FAQs.php

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

ABOUT OUR CLUB: Our club was established in 1940, is one of the largest walking clubs in Victoria and offers a variety of outdoor activities including bushwalking - both single day walks in Victoria (within driving distance from Melbourne) and multi day pack carry/base camp remote area walking both within Australia and overseas (particularly New Zealand and Tasmania but occasionally further afield), ski touring and canoeing as well as information evenings on bushwalking related topics and social events. For further information please visit our website. We are also the only bushwalking club in Melbourne with a dedicated bus for some of our Sunday walks. Y ou may access further information about our club from our website https://mbw.org.au or from (press Control/Click here). We would love to connect you with the great Australian outdoors for fitness, fun and friendship. Explore with us and feed your spirit of adventure. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:

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