Christmas Leftovers Picnic @ Cranbourne
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RE-SCHEDULED TO THURSDAY 29th DECEMBER DUE TO EXTREME HEAT FORECAST FOR TUESDAY 27th DECEMBER
Use up the leftover food from Christmas celebrations and take in some post Christmas exercise via a relaxing visit on the Tuesday public holiday, 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, and will involve significant walking.
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. The day will start with an exploration of the garden area followed by lunch and fellowship. Lunch will take place at the Woodlands picnic area, which is close to the main car park and offers shelter, BBQ facilities, toilets and water taps. It's recommended that a fold up chair be placed in your vehicle as a back-up option to guarantee a seat. Should Woodlands be too busy, the alternative site is the Stringybark picnic area. This will provide an opportunity to use up leftover food from Christmas.
BOOKING: By Sunday 25th December via Get Tickets.
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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.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the Cranbourne line train to the Cranbourne terminus then bus #796 from the station to the intersection of Ballarto Rd and the South Gippsland Highway followed by a walk to the gardens. Capped public transport fees apply on public holidays - myki money at $6:70 Full and $3:35 for Concession and Seniors.
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.
LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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