Maribyrnong River Walk + Anglers Tavern Lunch
About this event
Enjoy a stroll beside the Maribyrnong River with lunch at the Anglers Tavern, optionally followed by a more strenuous but very scenic hike further upstream. Travel via public transport is recommended.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2: Easy approximately 6 km walk to lunch, or Grade 3: Moderate 13.5 km
(graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System), point-to-point walk on mostly flat paths, with some gentle climbs for those continuing after lunch.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Starting from Footscray Station, we'll head to the Maribyrnong River via Newells Paddock Wetlands. From there we walk upstream beside the river past Flemington Racecourse, through assorted parks and wetlands for lunch at the Anglers Tavern, 2 Anglers Way, Maribyrnong. After lunch you can catch a tram nearby on Maribyrnong Rd, or continue with the group to Lily Reserve, for some great views of Melbourne's skyline. After that we follow Steele Creek and the Maribyrnong River around to Canning Reserve. From nearby you can catch the #57 tram to the CBD or walk a tad further to catch the #82 tram to take you back to Footscray Station or towards Moonee Ponds.
BOOKING: By Friday 15th August. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MORE INFO: Maribyrnong: Footscray to Canning Reserve: some history of the region the walk passes through.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:30am at the main exit of Footscray Station (the western exit) - we'll meet beside the bus stop directly opposite the Footscray Market.
MAP REFERENCE:
- Starting Point - Google map: goo.gl/maps/mtqJSKcQsgqV7FzH8.
- The Route: Footscray Station to Canning Reserve via Maribyrnong River.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- The Williamstown line train that departs Flinders Street Station platform 10 at 10:07am arrives at Footscray Station at 10:19am. The #82 tram that departs from Moonee Ponds Junction at 9:56am terminates at Footscray Station at 10:25am.
Note: There will be bus replacements on the Werribee line, but the Williamstown line and V/Line trains can still be used. - For other options see ptv.vic.gov.au.
FOOD: Lunch will be ordered at the Anglers Tavern. A small water bottle is recommended - there are some refill points along the way.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast.
LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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