With a favourable weather forecast - 20 degrees - time to blast out the bushwalking cobwebs with the easing of lockdown restrictions by a relaxing walk around the inner east portions of the Yarra River and surrounding environs. The opportunity will be taken to socialise with lunch (safely) in the nearby Burnley Gardens.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 7 km, circuit walk.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The meeting point is outside the Tramway Museum next to Leonda Receptions on Wallen Road, Hawthorn. From there we will traverse the not well known eastern side of the Yarra River through Fairview Park around to Scotch College. Traversing the boundary of Scotch College, we will the explore the extensive parklands and velodrome opposite Kooyong Tennis Centre. Picking up the Gardiner's Creek Trail we will head west and observe Scotch College (nothern side) and Koogong Tennis Complex and St Kevin's College (southern side). Arriving at Yarra Boulevard, the walk will then proceed north into the Burnely Gardens. After lunch, people can enjoy a self-guided tour of the garden in its spring clothing.
FURTHER INFORMATION: https://ecosystemforest.unimelb.edu.au/engage/visiting-burnley-gardens
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am outside the Tram Museum, Wallen Road, Hawthorn (Swan Street extension) next to Leonda Reception Centre.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid B12 | Google map: https://g.page/trammuseum?share
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 6 km, approximately 15 minutes to drive, 35 minutes by public transport.
TRANSPORT: Trams #70 and #75 from Flinders Street to Stop 29, Riversdale Junction (note NO #75 trams along Bridge Road on Sunday). If travelling by car, its recommended you park in Yarra Boulevard between Swan-Wallen Bridge over the Yarra and Boulevard Drive and walk the short distance to the meeting point. Thus you can leave lunch in the car and collect if upon arrival at Burnley Gardens.
FOOD: Carry snacks and at least 1 litre of water. Refilling water available along the route and in Burnley Gardens.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.
BOOKING: By Friday 30th October. To register, click on Get Tickets.
LEADER: Garry Oliver | 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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