Plenty River/Yarra Trail Hike - Greensborough to Ivanhoe *New Time*

Please note: This event has been moved forward from it's original date of Sun Oct 25th due to the ongoing Vic Government Covid-19 restrictions and regulations. The new proposed date is subject to change. Please regularly check this page for any date changes.

Enjoy a day out exploring the winding Plenty River and Yarra Trail, passing playgrounds, sport fields, reserves, natural bushland and farmland. We will cross several cute bridges as we intimately traverse a decent section of the Plenty & Yarra Rivers. The rivers are home to floodplain riparian woodlands, grassy valley forest and riparian scrub, grassy dry forest/box-stringybark woodland. Swamp wallabies, echidnas and wombats are all found in the area, along with many native birds.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A moderate 17.5 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. Mostly paved walking tracks with low to moderate gradient (70m max). (Optional exit at Heidelberg approx. 11 km into the walk is also offered, although the full length of the walk is encouraged).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: (Subject to COVID-19 restrictions at the time of the event)
A great walk to get your exercise routine back in shape! The trail is varied and rather scenic as we closely hug our way around the river. Our walk commences at Greensborough Railway Station with a short stroll to meet the river. The walk along the Plenty River Trail offers a combination of urban parkland, natural bushland, and farmland to enjoy along the way.  After passing through Willinda Park, Yallambie Park and Banyule Flats reserve, we say goodbye to the Plenty River and say hello to the Yarra River. Shortly afterward, we will stop for a well-deserved break and lunch at Heidelberg Park. After lunch, we then continue our exploration of the Yarra River through Yarra Flats Park, through the upmarket areas of Eaglemont, to arrive at Wilsons Reserve. Our last stop is Darebin Train Station.

FURTHER INFORMATION: www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Events-activities/Parks-reserves.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:45am sharp at Greensborough Train Station. The terminus of the walk is at Darebin Train station on the same train line. See below for transportation options.

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 20 grid K2 | Google map: 74W5+C7 Greensborough, Victoria, Australia.

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 17 km, approximately 38 minutes by public transport or 35 minutes by car. For the return journey Hurstrbridge trains run 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.

TRANSPORT: Either cars or public transport can be used for this event even though the walk is one way. There are three scenarios to satisfy both drivers and public transport users.

• Scenario 1: Take the train to Greensborough Station to arrive by the start time. At the end of the walk, catch the train at Darebin Station to continue your journey home.
• Scenario 2: Drive to Greensborough Station, park the car by the start time.  At the end of the walk, take the train back to Greensborough and collect your car.
• Scenario 3: Drive to Darebin Station, park the car.  Take the train to Greensborough to arrive by the start time.  At the end of the walk, collect your car.

FOOD: Carry lunch and snacks for your needs throughout the day and at least 1 litre of water. There will be a cafe close to the lunch spot (if permitted to be open).

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

BOOKING: By Friday 13th November. To register, click on Get Tickets. This event is limited to a maximum of 10 participants (subject to change). Obtaining a ticket from The Nomads website is essential.

LEADER: Jason T. | 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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