A pleasant walk along the Bay Trail West following part of the western shoreline of Port Phillip Bay.
GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy 12.7 km point to point walk on flat paths (shared bike trail).
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: After we arrive at Altona station we will walk to the Rockabye Candy Cafe for morning tea whilst we wait for other Nomads to arrive. At 10:45am we will begin our walk by heading off to Altona Beach where we can walk out along the new 310m Altona Pier (opened Jan 22nd 2024). The old 1800's timber pier was demolished after storm damage. Following the Bay Trail (West) and The Esplanade we soon pass through the Altona Coastal Park and across the Kororoit Creek. We pass the Kororoit Creek Historic Fishing Village, through the Paisley-Challias Wetlands and Domwell's Round. Depending on time and weather, we can stop for a swim at Williamstown Beach and a drink at a kiosk, if open. Continuing on, we can make a detour and visit the Williamstown Botanic Gardens before passing the Fort Gellibrand Rock Pools and passing through the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park and Lookout. From here we walk along Nelson Place to Gem Pier to catch the 4pm ferry to St Kilda. For anyone returning by train, it is an 800m/11 min walk to the Williamstown Station.
BOOKING: By Friday 19th April. You also need to book the ferry service if you wish to take that.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: ptv.vic.gov.au St Kilda Ferry
MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Altona Railway Station - if you like breakfast/morning tea or by 10:45 at the Rockabye Candy Cafe, 32-34 Pier Street, with no morning tea (280m/5min walk from the station).
MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 54 grid H11 | Google map goo.gl/NJYifwsM1nEv7ZUx9.
DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 26 km, 29 minutes by train.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train Departs Flinders Street at 09:27. Arrives ALTONA at 09:56. (Werribee Line train via Southern Cross) - for Breakfast/Morning Tea. Next service Departs Flinders Street at 09:47, Arrives 10:16 or Depart Flinders Street at 10:07, Arrive 10:36 - No morning tea. If not taking the ferry option - trains to Flinders Street depart Williamstown Station every 20 minutes at 16, 36 and 56 minutes past the hour (28 minute trip).
FARES: Train - Myki: Full $7.20; Concession $3:60; Seniors Free. St Kilda Ferry: Adult $22.00 Concession $20.00
FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water. Drinks and snacks are available on the ferry. Kiosk at Williamstown Beach - if open.
APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. Maybe bathers and towel if we have time to stop for a swim.
LEADER: Paul K. | Email LeaderPaulK.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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