Wonthaggi to Kilcunda walk via Bass Coast Rail Trail

A pleasant walk along an undulating rail trail through open farmland with some coastal views.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Moderate, 13 km point-to-point walk, along an undulating rail trail (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).  

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After meeting in Kilcunda we will carpool to the Wonthaggi Vistor Infomation Centre then start our walk past the restored Wonthaggi Railway Station and Museum (closed today). The station was opened in 1912 and closed in 1978 and was made in Queen Anne style of Hoffman brick and rough casting. From here we will walk along the rail trail taking a short detour through the Wonthaggi Wetlands Reserve. Shortly after rejoining the trail, we will stop to view the ruins of the Wonthaggi Coal Mines Central Area then continue on, crossing the Powlett River near Dalyston. Nearing Kilcunda, we will stop at the Kilcunda Surf Beach, then cross the Bourne Creek Trestle Bridge. We can also visit Elephant Rock before finishing back at the Ocean View Hotel for refreshing drinks or the Kilcunda General Store, next door.

BOOKING: By Friday 13th February. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the front entrance of the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel, 3531 - 3533 Bass Hwy, Kilcunda. 

MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/24saT5VKz1PJ4amp7

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 122 km, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes via Monash/Princess Fwy/M1 to Pakenham, then take M420 / B422 exit towards Koo Ree Rup (bypass), then left onto the South Gippsland Highway M420 then the Bass Highway (also M420) to Kilcunda. Follow Phillip Island then Wonthaggi signs. Alternative route via Cranbourne, about 10+ minutes longer.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: V/Line coach times are not suitable for this event.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and 2 litres of water.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Kilcunda/Wonthaggi can be cooler than Melbourne.

LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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