Brimbank Loop Track Walk

The Brimbank Park Loop is a 10 km trail located near the airport in Melbourne’s North West, that follows part of the upper Maribyrnong River and Brimbank Park.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy-Medium, approximately 10 km, circuit walk with a total rise of 150m.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Brimbank Park sits approximately 55 metres below the surrounding western plains. It was first settled by Europeans in the 1830s. The name is thought to have originated from the farmers moving their sheep and cattle 'around the brim of the bank' of the Maribyrnong River.

This is a loop walk starting at Green Gully. The route uses a combination of sealed and well maintained gravel paths. There is one short, but fairly steep climb on the walk (70m), plus the ascent out of the valley at the end.

A wetlands area has been extensively revegetated. Birds commonly seen in the park include blue wrens, yellow-tailed thornbills, flame robins, parrots and galahs, and a variety of water birds. Residing in the river red gums are brushtail and ringtail possums. You may see a blue-tongued lizard sunbaking, or catch sight of some swamp wallabies.

The former Dodd farm is of regional historical significance for its association with the original European settlement and farming of the Maribyrnong Valley

Note: Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times.

BOOKING: By Thursday 21st April. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/melbourne/see-and-do/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks-and-reserves/brimbank-park.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11:30am at the parking area near Green Gully Reserve playground, McCrae Blvd, Keilor Downs, off Green Gully Rd, not the cafe.  This is a fairly large parking area, but if sporting events are on, you may have to try surrounding streets.

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 14 E8 | Google map goo.gl/maps/AxSpZu2M1GWVwELh6.

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 25 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public transport is possible by train via Sunbury Line to Keilor Plains Station, then Bus #421 (St Albans) to Green Gully Rd/Driscolls Rd, about 50-60 minutes.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.  We will be stopping near the cafe for lunch, if you want to buy something there.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Much of the walk is exposed, so wear sunblock and hat.

LEADER: Richard C. | Email LeaderRichardC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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