A pleasant walk along an undulating rail trail through open farmland with some coastal views.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, 13 km point to point walk, undulating rail trail. Grade 2 (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines).
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
After meeting in Kilcunda we will carpool to 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. Rejoining the trail briefly we take another detour to view the ruins of the Wonthaggie Coal Mines Central Area. We return to the trail and continue on, crossing the Powlett River near Dalyston. Nearing Kilcunda, we will stop at the Kilcunda Surf Beach, then cross the Bourne Creek Tressle Bridge. We can also visit Elephant Rock before finnishing back at the Ocean View Hotel for refreshing drinks or the Kilcunda General Store, nextdoor.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Bass Coast Rail Trail; Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am in the car park 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 Fwy/M1 to Pakenham, then C422 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: VLine coach times are not suitable for this event.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre 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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