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The Nomads Outdoors Group Inc.

Station Pier to Newport Station via the Westgate Punt

Sun, 19 Jul 2026
10:40 - 16:00
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Enjoy a scenic walk overlooking Port Phillip Bay and the Lower reaches of the Yarra River, crossing the Yarra River on the Westgate Punt.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium Grade 3 - 10 km point-to-point walk on paved or compacted dirt paths. (graded according to the AWTGS: Australian Walking Tracks Grading System).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From the Beacon Cove Terminus of the #109 Tram the walk will follow the Beacon Cove Promenade Trail past one of Melbourne's earliest urban renewal projects plus the Station and Princess Piers. Passing through the Maritime Cove Parkland, the walk will make the return trip along the Webb Trail to Sandridge Lookout. Next the walk will head to Westgate Park which will be the lunch spot in designated facilities. Then a walk through Westgate Park to the Punt pier (near the Westgate Bridge) to cross over the Yarra River. On the western side the walk will continue on off-road paths past the historic sewerage pumping station and the Newport Power Station. We'll exit to take North Road to Newport Station, where you can board a train to return towards the CBD. 

BOOKING: By Friday 17th April. To register click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:40am at Becon Cove Terminus, Port Melbourne. If you'd like a coffee, you should arrive at the Terminus on the 10:10 AM Tram. See Public Transport below.

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/9cnPPGVWN26nBJ968

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: 

For the 2nd half of 2026 fares are at 1/2 price - myki money weekend daily cap is $4.00  +  Seniors FREE 

  • WITH COFFEE: Take the #109 Tram via Collins Street and Southern Cross Station that arrives at 10:10 am
  • NO COFFEE: Take the #109 Tram via Collins Street and Southern Cross Station that arrives at 10:40 am
  • RETURN: Newport Station is on the Werribee and Williamstown lines, with trains at least once every 10 minutes.

FOOD: Lunch break will be at Westage Park, BYO eats and beverages - there are NO food outlets in the vicinity.

COST: $5 for the Westgate Punt + NO CASH only EFT Payments 

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable attire including footwaer that's suitable for the weather forecast.

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

Image: Bob Tan

 

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