An Outing in Geelong via Train and Ferry

Enjoy a pleasant winter's walk on the Geelong foreshore, travelling there and back via public transport: a V/Line train to the North Geelong Station, returning to Docklands by ferry (or optionally by train). 

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Grade 2 Easy 7 km point-to-point walk, optionally extended to a Grade 3 Moderate 13 km walk via an additional 6 km circuit walk along the foreshore to Eastern Park (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System). 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We'll catch a V/Line train to Geelong's North Geelong Station, from where we'll walk to the interesting Federal Mills complex for a quick visit. Afterwards, a short stroll will take us to the foreshore, which we'll follow all the way round to Cunningham Pier and the picturesque Geelong waterfront. Lunch can be taken in this vicinity, either in one of the cafes facing the foreshore, or you can BYO lunch for a picnic in the park. Suggested lunch options are The Geelong Boathouse (for fish and chips) or Hecho en Mexico. 

After lunch you'll have the option to stroll with us along the waterfront around to Eastern Beach, and back via parklands and Malop St, or alternatively to check out the nearby Geelong CBD on your own - there is also an excellent Art Gallery located on Johnstone Park and the National Wool Museum (open daily 9am-5pm) is quite close to Cunningham Pier.

To return to Melbourne, we'll catch the 4pm Port Phillip Ferries service to Docklands via Portarlington, with excellent views of the Bellarine Peninsula coastline. If you prefer though, you can catch a V/Line train (at no additional cost) from the nearby Geelong Station. 

BOOKING: By Friday 21 August.

• To register with The Nomads, click on Get Tickets.
• To book your ferry ticket, go to Port Phillip Ferries (this can be done on the day from your phone).
• Bookings can't be made for the V/Line trains, but you'll need a Myki card.

Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

• See V/Line Trains for timetables.
• Docklands-Geelong-Portarlington ferry service: Port Phillip Ferries. 
• For our approximate route, see the North Geelong - Federal Mills - Eastern Beach - Port Phillip Ferries Google map.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:50am at the North Geelong Station, 109 Victoria St, North Geelong. 
If travelling by train from Southern Cross, you should get to Southern Cross Station by around 9:35am, ready to board the Waurn Ponds service that departs at 9:50am (arriving at North Geelong Station at 9:47am).

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/o4VS9PPy3MBH8KAq8. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 67 km, 59 minutes by train (or approximately 1 hour to drive, but public transport is recommended). 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

• Outbound: Board the front carriage of the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) service that departs from Southern Cross Station at 9:50am, and should arrive at the North Geelong Station at 10:49am.
• Return: We'll need to get to the Port Phillip Ferries terminal by 3:45pm, to board the ferry that departs from Geelong at 4pm. 
• Return via V/Line: Trains bound for Southern Cross depart from Geelong Station at 3:35pm, 3:55pm, 4:15pm, 4:35pm, 4:55pm etc.

COST:

• TRAIN: Train, tram and bus travel is capped at $4 per day (or $2 for Concessions or FREE for Seniors) for travel anywhere in Victoria.
• FERRY: If the 20% fuel surcharge is still in effect, the Geelong-Docklands service will cost $31.80 one-way (or $29.40 for Seniors/Concessions) on weekends.
• NOTE: You can leave purchasing your ferry ticket until close to the time of travel - there will be ample space on board.

FOOD: Carry snacks if you wish and some drinking water. Bring your lunch if you plan to have a picnic, or there are many options along the Geelong foreshore to purchase lunch.

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

LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD[at]nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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