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.
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