Hastings Coastal Boardwalks Explorer
About this event
Enjoy a delightful ramble on boardwalks and paths along the Hastings foreshore, through unrivalled coastal wetlands, including mangroves.
NOTE: Some details may change after a recce is done in September.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 12 km, out-and-back walk, almost entirely on off-road paths and board walks, with no hills.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a relaxing day out on the Westernport coast, in this public transport accessible event, walking along coastal tracks and board walks around Hastings. Travel via car or Metro train to Frankston, from where the group will catch the #782 bus to the northern outskirts of Hastings to begin the walk.
From the bus stop on the corner of Thornhill St and Marine Parade, we walk via paths and board walks to the Westernport Marina. From there we continue, through open parklands, to Warringine Park to follow the Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk through woodlands and coastal marshes, all the way to Jacks Beach. We'll have lunch at Jacks Beach, nestled amongst the trees, and right on the coast.
After lunch we retrace our steps to the Westernport Marina via the boardwalk. In Hastings there should be plenty of time for refreshments at one of the local establishments, prior to heading to Hastings Station to catch the 4:10pm V/Line train back to Frankston.
From Frankston, there are Metro trains every 10 minutes at that time of day to return towards Flinders Street Station.
BOOKING: By Friday 28th October. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: General Checklist: Nomads walking and cycling events.
FURTHER INFORMATION: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org: Warringine Park and Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Bus Bay B, Young Street, Frankston (in front of the Frankston Station, opposite the 7-Eleven store), to catch the #782 bus.
MAP REFERENCE: Frankston Station: Melway map 100A grid B7 | Google map: goo.gl/maps/raJ2h5EdrT3PRw9Q7
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: This walk is designed to be accessed via public transport. You can travel via Metro train to Frankston Station, or drive and park at Frankston Station.
- Flinders Street-Frankston: The Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street Station at 8:37am should arrive in Frankston at 9:44am. (If you like taking risks, the Frankston line train that departs Flinders Street at 8:57am should arrive in Frankston at 10:04am, leaving just enough time to catch the 10:09am bus).
- Frankston-Hastings: Take the #782 bus that departs from Bus Bay B at 10:09am and alight at Thornhill St/Marine Parade at 10:40am.
- Hastings-Frankston: Catch the Stony Point V/Line train that departs from Hastings at 4:10pm, arriving in Frankston at 4:35pm.
- Frankston-Flinders Street: departures every 10 minutes.
- Cost: This is a Myki zone 1-2 fare, which on weekends is capped at $6.70 full, $3.35 concession, free for Seniors.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Face mask, hand sanitiser, comfortable walking boots and dress according to the weather forecast.
LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
Image: VisitMorningtonPeninsula.org
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