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The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc.

Alphington to Darebin walk via Donaldson Creek

Sun, 25 May 2025
10:40 - 14:00
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Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the Darebin and Donaldson Creeks, starting at Alphington and looping back to finish at Darebin Station.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: moderate 6 km walk (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting at Alphington Railway Station (10:50am), we head north to the Darebin Parklands for a look at the former basalt quarries which supplied stone for local infrastructure, gravel for roads, houses etc and now has several lakes and a bird habitat.  We follow a bike path along Darebin Creek to our lunch spot near Banksia Street.  Heading south along Donaldson Creek we arrive at Rockbeare Park for a rest and the option to have drinks etc at the Ivanhoe Hotel, just a short walk from the Ivanhoe railway station.

BOOKING: By Friday 23rd May. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:40am at the Alphington Railway Station for a 10:50am departure. 

MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/6t4kLP8W9HKnaxFJ8. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Hurstbridge line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 1 at 10:19am arrives at Alphington Station at 10:47am. We aim to leave Alphington at 10:50am to begin walking, but will wait if the train is delayed.

FOOD: Carry snacks and a litre of water.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.

LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

 

 

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WAIVER: By purchasing this ticket, I agree to the following:

  1. I declare that I am at least 18 years of age.
  2. I undertake to observe the Rules and By-Laws of the Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. (the Association) in force at any time.
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  3. In voluntarily participating in an activity of the Association, I acknowledge that this activity may expose me to risks that could lead to my injury, illness, death or to loss of or damage to my property. I also acknowledge that I may also be found to have contributed to injury or illness or death of others or to the loss of or damage to their property.
  4. I acknowledge that I will take responsibility for my own actions while participating in any activity of the Association.
  5. I agree that no refund is available if I cancel my booking less than 24 hours prior to the event. However, if I cancel at any time due to COVID-19, or the event is cancelled by the leader, a refund will be provided. 
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Alphington
Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

PO Box 56, Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, 8009, Australia

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