Christmas Leftovers Picnic @ Cranbourne
About this event
How to use up the leftover food from Christmas celebrations combined with some post Christmas exercise via a relaxing Sunday visit, not too far from Melbourne, to view the stunning Australian gardens at the Cranbourne site of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Travel via public transport is possible, but a bit slow.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, up to 8 km walking around the site.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
We have visited the Cranbourne site of the Royal Botanical Gardens a number of times in the past and each time there has been expansion and new developments to explore. There will be two sessions to explore the garden area with a lunch break in between. Lunch will take place at one of the two picnic areas (Stringybark or Woodlands depending on space availability). This will provide an opportunity to use up leftover food from Christmas.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am outside the Visitor Centre (in the Boon Wurrung Cafe complex). Entry to the gardens is via Ballarto Rd - if coming from Cranbourne on the South Gippsland Highway, turn right into Ballarto Rd about 500 metres past the racecourse.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 133 grid F10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mHyVFk3BqhH2.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 56 km, approximately 1 hour to drive via the Monash Freeway, 1 hour 49 minutes by public transport.
TRANSPORT: Train to Cranbourne then bus #796 from the Station to the intersection of Ballarto Rd and the South Gippsland Highway followed by a walk to the Gardens.
FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water and other beverages of choice. NB: You must take home all your rubbish, etc. Optional afternoon tea in the on-site Boon Wurrung Café at 4pm sharp (it closes at 4:45pm).
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent if you have sensitive skin, plus your camera. Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.
FURTHER INFORMATION: rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-cranbourne. The gardens are open from 9am to 5pm. No pets allowed.
BOOKING: By Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day) via Get Tickets.
LEADER: Garry O. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
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