Urban walk East Camberwell to Mont Albert via Beckett Park

An urban walk featuring some amazing houses in Monomeath and Victoria Avenues, before exploring Canterbury Gardens on our way to Beckett Park.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 9 km walk mostly on paved footpaths, through parks and gardens including some hills (graded according to the Leaders Guide - Appendix A: Activity Grading Guidelines).

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The walk will commence upon arrival of the train from Flinders Street that is scheduled to reach East Camberwell at 9:53am. The route follows a creek valley into Balwyn and up to the Maranoa Botanic Gardens beside Beckett Park - our lunch stop. The tower will be open for views towards Doncaster. After taking time out for lunch, we continue along Yarrbat Ave to Mont Albert Park for views of Box Hill's new skyline in Whitehorse Rd. The walk will conclude in Hamilton St, Mont Albert where shops are open for afternoon drinks. Afterwards you can return home from the nearby Union Station.

BOOKING: By Friday 27th September. To register click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 9:55am at the northern exit of East Camberwell Station, on Sefton Place, Camberwell. The walk will commence upon arrival of the 9:53am train from Flinders Street.

MAP REFERENCE: Google map maps.app.goo.gl/mD19DTs5LCXaexJBA. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Public Transport is recommended for this walk. Weekend Myki fares are capped at $7.20 full, $3.60 concession or free for Seniors. We will ride in the front carriage of the train.

• Outbound: The Belgrave line train that departs Flinders Street platform 2 at 9:26am arrives at East Camberwell at 9:53am.
• Return: Trains depart from the new Union Station every 10 minutes.

FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and a litre of water.

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

LEADER: John T. | Email LeaderJohnT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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