Churchill National Park Walk
About this event
A short walk in the Churchill National Park in the southern Dandenongs, with panoramic views and a high probability of sighting native wildlife.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, about 8km circuit walk with a total climb of 225 metres.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am | The walk begins at the Churchill Picnic Area, Army Track, off (and near) Churchill Park Drive. There are several small parking areas – meet at the covered BBQs.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 82 grid C11; Google map goo.gl/maps/fpNmjsjRtJz.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 38km, 45 minutes. There is no viable public transport.
FOOD: Pack food for lunch and snacks. At least 1 litre of water should be carried.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear a hat, clothing to meet the forecast weather conditions and footwear suitable for walking along mostly gravel footpaths.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Churchill National Park, located in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, remains an example of the original landscape found in the region before clearing and settlement took place. Although most of the park is open regrowth woodland, there are small areas of original forest. There are many kangaroos in the park (several seen on the preview). We shall be following mostly following gravel tracks, with a rise of 225 metres to the Lysterfield Hills Trig Point, and panoramic views over eastern and southern Melbourne.
FURTHER INFORMATION: parkweb.vic.gov.au.
LEADER | RSVP: Richard C. | by Thursday 26th July.
