Coastal wetlands and tidal creeks are yours to explore and enjoy by joining this casual walk alongside waterways west of the city.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A moderate 12km point-to-point walk with public transport links.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
This walk passes through creek and coastal reserves which offer a combination of parkland and natural landscapes to enjoy along the way. Our walk commences at Williams Landing Railway Station, crossing over the freeway on the pedestrian bridge then on to Skeleton Creek Trail. The walk along the Skeleton Creek Trail takes us past some urban reserves and wetlands until reaching the coastal Cheetham Wetlands. The walk continues along the edge of Cheetham Wetlands and then passes through Truganina Park where we will visit the 100 Steps of Federation monument and take in the vistas of the city skyline from the west. We cross over Laverton Creek and walk past the Truganina Explosives Reserve before following the beachside Esplanade through to Altona Pier. From the pier it is just a short walk to Altona Railway Station where trains depart every 20 minutes for the 35 minute journey back to the city.
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: In the front carriage of the Werribee train departing Flinders Street Railway Station at 9:47am or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader.
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 43 grid H9 | Google map goo.gl/maps/NMdRVJfVevp.
DISTANCE / TIME FROM GPO: The walk commences at Williams Landing Railway Station which is 23km and 42 minutes by train from the city. Our return journey takes 35 minutes from Altona Railway Station which is 17km from the city.
TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport only. We will travel to Williams Landing Railway Station in the front carriage of the Werribee train departing Flinders Street Railway Station at 9:47am. For the return journey trains depart Altona Railway Station every 20 minutes. All travel is within myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.40 full fare, $3.20 concession and free for seniors.
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and water for your needs throughout the day.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress to meet the forecast weather conditions.
LEADER | BOOKING: Peter Tocknell | by Saturday 27th July for members and Thursday 25th July for visitors. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members->Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.
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